Crank up the happiness factor with Villajoyosa holidays

Holidays to Villajoyosa are guaranteed to put a smile on your face - this is, after all, 'the joyful town'. Only around 15 miles from the Alicante, the historic town is full of quirks that make holidays to Villajoyosa memorable. From the tiny houses on one half of the seafront -painted in bright colours to guide fisherman back home - to the beautiful gothic church with intricate doorways forming an entrance to the ancient walled town centre, prepare for something eye-catching around every corner during holidays to Villajoyosa. Affordable holidays in Villajoyosa are made easy with lastminute.com.

Holidays in Villajoyosa taste great

The old centre of the town is the setting of a busy market, a perfect opportunity to pick up a few locally made artefacts during your Villajoyosa holiday. If you feel like treating your taste buds to something sweet, get down to the Museum of Chocolate and take advantage of the samples on offer. Be warned - you may never want to leave! This little slice of chocolate heaven is the highlight of Villajoyosa holiday for many.

Explore almost two miles of beaches during your holidays to Villajoyosa. The most popular beaches are La Platja Centre and El Paradis. These are white, sandy beaches with the EU 'Blue Flag' for cleanliness. It won't take you long to find a secluded spot for some relaxing beach time during your holidays.

If you have any room after all that delicious chocolate, make a point of trying popular local dishes of fish stew, salted fish and turrón, a traditional Spanish sweet made from almonds and honey. There is no shortage of good restaurants to enjoy on your Villajoyosa holiday. Some of the best are considered to be in the port and on the beachfront.

It's easy to end the night (or start the day, depending on what way you look at it) in a busy nightclub - the buzz of Benidorm is less than seven miles away. This makes a Villajoyosa holiday perfect for those who like to relax but want the option of a nearby lively club scene. Even if the club scene is not your thing, a holiday in Villajoyosa will not be lacking in entertainment if you book your stay during one of the town's major festivals. Try to experience St Isidore in May, Virgen del Carmen on the 16th July, St Martha and St James at the end of July or St Michael in September for truly unforgettable holiday in Villajoyosa.

There are many other resorts near to Villjoyosa. Click here for information on other holidays in Costa Blanca. Benidorm is not far from Villajoyosa. Click here for further information on holidays in Benidorm

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A two and a half hour flight from the UK is all it takes to get to Alicante, and then a short drive will take you to your holidays in Villajoyosa. Cheap holidays to Villajoyosa will satisfy holiday makers of all ages. Who doesn't love fun in the sun? Go on find your affordable holiday to Villajoyosa with lastminute.com