Four kilometers from the coast village Villajoyosa on the Costa Blanca (CV-770 towards Orxeta) you will find a dam worth a visit. It is the river called Rio Amadorio that is dammed up. The dam construction has a length of 318 meters and a height of sixty-three meters. From the top of the dam construction, you have a beautiful view of the lake and the mountains. Here you can see carp fishes and turtles in the surface of the water below. The construction of the dam was started

Do you consider a two hours hike with a non-stop sea view to the lovely blue Mediterranean and one of the most beautiful coastlines of Spain a good idea, you should try the route between Villajoyosa and Benidorm. Bring your swimming suit or go for a naked swim. Being almost halfway between Benidorm and Villajoyosa, the beach of Torres on the picture over is a natural place for a rest. Here you can enjoy a refreshment at the restaurant at the camping site nearby. You may of co

Half an hours drive north of Alicante and some few kilometers south of Benidorm you'll find the fishing village Villajoyosa which means "The happy village". Tall, thin and colourful as they are - originally painted this way to make it easier for the fishermen finding home. The old city center with its narrow streets and picturesque houses is on the Unesco's World Heritage list. The original character of the city has been very well preserved du to the protection of the buildin

The road from Villajoyosa to Solgården along Rio Amadorio goes through orange plantations. A peaceful walk in a relaxed environment where time has stopped. One of the highlights is a three thousand year old olive tree. Buenas tardes - good afternoon - says the elderly gentleman greeting with his hat. In this area, everyone is treated with the same respect. Everyone smiles and greets. You'll find some rarities too. A local art gallery advertises with modern art exhibited on th

If you need a historic stroll on a Sunday morning, Santuario de la Malladeta can be a good option. There you can study archaeological excavations, admire the view and have a snack on the beach afterwards. The tower that is erected on top of the area today is inspired by the many wachtowers that were build along the Mediterranean coast in the battle against the pirates, but this tower was set up as a studio for Dr. José Maria Esquerdo. It is only a few hundred meters to the to

It was the Spaniards who brought the chocolate to Spain and Europe. Until the Civil War, chocolate was an equally important drink for Spaniards as tea was for the Englishmen. Villajoyosa was a pioneer town in the production of solid chocolate. Here you can visit three chocolate museums. Chocolate is made of cocoa. The cocoa bell is about 20 cm tall and contains 20-30 cocoa beans. The chocolate that the Mexicans drank, was spiced with chili pepper and was therefore bitter and

It was the Spaniards who brought the chocolate to Spain and Europe. Until the Civil War, chocolate was an equally important drink for Spaniards as tea was for the Englishmen. Villajoyosa was a pioneer town in the production of solid chocolate. Here you can visit three chocolate museums. The chocolate that the Mexicans drank, was spiced with chili pepper and was therefore bitter and spicy. When the Spaniards added sugar and heated it, it became tempting also for European palat