You are spending an afternoon in Downtown Benidorm, a beautiful city in Spain. But suddenly, you feel as if the urbanity and din is drowning you. You want ready relief but do not know how to tackle the situation. The answer lies not far and connected with a national highway N332. Located 35 kilometers away from Alicante (that is less than half an hour’s journey on car), is a serene seascape called Villajoyosa.

Its population is 25000+, most of whom have settled here after falling in love with the quiet atmosphere. You will have to dig the place to understand how quiet the place really is. Yes, it has its own city center and all facilities available. But as is the case of many sea-framed cities, this city bears grace and elegance for you. And there are countless water games to try if you have an affinity for the ocean blue.

Chocolate affinity

Villajoyosa is famous for its Valor chocolates. You will not be able to intrude much into the city without hearing of the article that has brought fame to the city. It is no small matter that its Valor form was imported to far off countries like Equador and Venezuela. Surely, if you are sweet faced and honey-toothed, you will love this place just for this reason only.

Color and hue

People in Villajoyosa are always joyous lending the name La Villa Joiosa to the city. There are Rubik-styled multi-colored buildings in line welcoming you to its interiors. Such building formations are dangerously close to the raging sea. You begin to wonder why. Maybe this is to keep the sea in close view. This enhances aesthetic sense as well as protection. You will mainly find fishermen living in these areas. This area is termed Arsenal.

There is a Royal Palm Casino just to keep the interests of compulsive gamblers. If you have been to any casino, you will know that the feeling is different. This casino may not meet the mark set by Las Vegas, but gives a sense of satisfaction anyhow. So you should not miss the spot even if you do not like gambling.

Full of life

The city comes to life in the ending part of July. You should not fill to plan your trip here in July-end. You will chance by the brilliant festival Moors and the Christians. There would be revelry and music throughout the time period. The replay of a dramatic content makes you happy just being here. The drama concerns the Moorish army entering the banks of the sea, and then thrown into the immense water body at night. The story is full of pathos and tradition and you will just love it.

There are numerous beaches along the coastline. Paraiso is the most raved after beach in Villajoyosa. The crowd is a mix of races and you will see plenty of flashing and tanned skin, if that makes you happy. There is a five star hotel too just on the rampart of a cliff. The view from up there is just amazing. It is timeless!