Dr. Álvaro Esquerdo Street (Carrer Llimons)

Its origins may date back more than 2,500 years, which would make it one of the oldest streets in the city. The old name “Llimons” seems to be related to the lemon trees that once grew in abundance in this area.

The street runs parallel to the Amadorio River and has been an important thoroughfare and hub of commercial activity for centuries. It was part of the historic Camí Reial d’Orxeta and the well-known Camí del Peix, the route that connected the port of La Vila with Alcoy and other inland towns, facilitating the exchange of products and goods between the coast and the inland regions.

Archaeological research conducted by Vilamuseu have documented ancient Iberian roads in the surrounding area, as well as remains linked to the Roman city of Allon, including the monumental Roman baths located next to Canalejas Street. Furthermore, this road marked one of the historic access routes to the city from Lucentum and Alicante.

The street is currently named after Dr. Álvaro Esquerdo, a physician and philanthropist from Vilà. However, Carrer Llimons is also closely linked to Dr. José María Esquerdo, a pioneer of modern neuropsychiatry in Spain, whose birthplace was located at the beginning of this street.

During the 18th and 19th centuries, it was one of Villajoyosa’s main shopping streets, and even today it retains some of its traditional character, its heritage value, and its deep roots in the collective memory of Villajoyosa’s residents.