Everything you need to know

Plan your visit

How to get there, where to sleep, where to eat, tourist offices, maps and downloadable resources.

Access

How to get there

By car

Via the AP-7 (Villajoyosa exit) or the coastal N-332. Ample parking area on the seafront and signposted municipal parking lots.

Metropolitan Tram

Line L1 Alicante-Benidorm with a stop in Villajoyosa. Direct connection from Alicante (50 min) and Benidorm (15 min). Hourly service throughout the day.
https://www.tramalacant.es/

Bus

ALSA and Avanza connect Villajoyosa with Alicante, Benidorm, and Valencia with regular year-round service. https://www.alsa.es/
https://alicante.avanzagrupo.com/es

Airport

Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) is 45 km away. Connection by TRAM + bus or taxi. Direct services may be available in summer.
https://www.aena.es/es/alicante-elche-miguel-hernandez.html

Motorcycle and bicycle

Bike lanes along the seafront and in the urban area. Municipal bike rental station during the summer season.

Parking

Several public parking lots are located along the seafront and at the entrance to the historic center. There is a regulated blue zone in the city center.
https://www.oravillajoyosa.es/

GPS and maps

Coordinates: 38.508°N, 0.233°W. Search "Villajoyosa" or "La Vila Joiosa" on Google Maps, Waze, or Apple Maps for updated routes.

Taxi

Taxi service available from Alicante Airport, the TRAM, and tourist areas. Official taxi rank in the city center.
https://radiotaximarinabaixa.com/

Accommodation

Where to sleep

Desde hoteles boutique frente al mar hasta apartamentos en el casco histórico, campings y casas rurales en el entorno natural.

alojamientos

Hotel Montíboli

5-star boutique hotel perched on a cliff overlooking the Mediterranean. Unique on the Costa Blanca for its location and design.

Local gastronomy

Where to eat

Restaurantes de cocina marinera, terrazas frente al mar, bares de tapas en el casco histórico y las mejores tiendas de chocolate artesanal.

Gastronomía
El Pòsit Taverna Valenciana

A tavern serving local specialties, creative tapas, and seafood rice dishes.

El Buen Gusto Vilero Ice Cream Shop

At El Buen Gusto Vilero, we make our slushies every day using traditional recipes and fresh fruit, achieving that authentic flavor that has been a part of us since 1978.

Hotel Montíboli

5-star boutique hotel perched on a cliff overlooking the Mediterranean. Unique on the Costa Blanca for its location and design.

Before coming

Useful information

Emergencies

Emergency services: 112. Villajoyosa Health Centre: 966 852 020. Marina Baixa Hospital (Villajoyosa): 966 874 000.

Accessibility

Accessible bathing area at Playa Centro. The municipality is working to ensure accessibility at its main tourist attractions.

Pets

Dog-friendly bathing area at the northern end of Playa Centro. Please check the specific regulations for each beach.

Climate

Mediterranean climate with over 320 days of sunshine per year. Average annual temperature 18°C. Hot summers and mild winters.

Free Wi-Fi

Municipal Wi-Fi is available on the seafront, in the historic center, and at tourist offices. Network: VillajoiosaTurisme.

Tourist Information Centre

C/ Colón, 40. Tel: 966 853 532. Monday to Friday 9:00–14:00 / 16:00–19:00. Saturdays 10:00–14:00.

Orientation

Maps and resources

Downloadable resources

Official tourist guide

PDF with all the resources, routes and services of the municipality. 2025 Edition.

Tourist map

Map of the city center showing the location of beaches, monuments, and services.

Moros i cristians

PDF of the Moors and Christians Festival.

Folleto de senderismo

Among the most interesting elements are the houses of the suburb, the bay of Vila, a traditional shipyard, the fishing port, the beaches of Els Estudiants, del Torres and del Racó del Conill among others.

Brochure The Village of Colors

Vila Joiosa is a coastal town in the province of Alicante populated by cheerful and welcoming people.

Flavors Brochure

La Vila Gastronòmica is the brand created by the City Council of La Vila Joiosa to promote the cuisine and food products of the city, known familiarly as La Vila.

Resource map

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