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View of Villajoyosa/La Vila JoiosaXimonic (Simo Räsänen) · CC BY-SA 4.0

Villajoyosa/La Vila Joiosa

Coastal town

Villajoyosa, in Spanish, or la Vila Joiosa, in Valencian (officially la Vila Joiosa / Villajoyosa), both meaning "The Joyful Town", is a coastal town and municipality in the south of the Valencian Community, Spain, by the Mediterranean Sea. It is the historic and administrative capital of Marina Baixa region, and is located in the province of Alicante (Alacant). The town is known locally simply as la Vila.

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Village information

Coat of arms of Villajoyosa/La Vila Joiosa
Province
Alicante
Autonomous community
Valencia
Population (INE 2025)
37,449
Altitude
44 m
Area (IGN)
58.2 km²
District
Marina Baja
Postcode
03570
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The essentials for getting around Villajoyosa/La Vila Joiosa without surprises: how to get there, municipal facts and when it's most worth coming.

Getting there

Coordinates: 38.5078° N, 0.2326° O

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By bus: check the regional bus timetables, they change by season. If you come without a car, confirm the last service back before you leave.

Useful facts

Postcode
03570
Altitude
44 m
Population (INE 2025)
37,449 inhabitants
District
Marina Baja
Province / region
Alicante · Valencia
Official website
villajoyosa.com

Useful phone numbers

  • Emergencies112
  • Poison information91 562 04 20
  • Town councilOn the official website

We only list verified numbers. The town hall itself will give you the number of the clinic or the pharmacy.

When to come

There are no events in Villajoyosa/La Vila Joiosa's calendar yet, so any month works. Ask us about the local festivals: almost every village has one.

  • Spring

    Mild temperatures and the village still quiet.

  • Summer

    Busy summers: book accommodation in advance.

  • Autumn

    Water still warm, lower prices and calm.

  • Winter

    Mild but quiet winter: some businesses slow down.

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Where to sleep in Villajoyosa/La Vila Joiosa

14 registered places to stay

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