Villajoyosa facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Villajoyosa
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| Villajoyosa / La Vila Joiosa (official) | |||
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| Nickname(s):
La Vila
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 Villajoyosa
Location in Valencian Community
Villajoyosa
Location in Spain
Villajoyosa
Location in Europe
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| Country |  Spain |
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| Autonomous community |  Valencian Community |
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| Province |  Alicante / Alacant |
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| Comarca | Marina Baixa | ||
| Judicial district | Villajoyosa / La Vila Joiosa | ||
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| • Total | 20.45 km2 (7.90 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 27 m (89 ft) | ||
| Population
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| • Total | 33,969 | ||
| • Density | 1,661.1/km2 (4,302.2/sq mi) | ||
| Demonym(s) | viler, -a (Val.) vilero, -a (Sp.) jonense (locally, in disuse) |
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| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | ||
| Postal code |
03570
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Villajoyosa (also called La Vila Joiosa in Valencian) means "The Joyful Town". It is a coastal town and a municipality in the south of the Valencian Community, Spain. It sits right by the Mediterranean Sea.
This town is the main historic and administrative center of the Marina Baixa area. It is located in the province of Alicante. Many people simply call the town La Vila. Villajoyosa is about 32 kilometers (20 miles) from the city of Alicante. It is part of the beautiful coastal area known as Costa Blanca, or "White Coast".
Villajoyosa has over three kilometers (almost 2 miles) of beaches. One of the most popular is the Platja Centre (Central Beach), which is very close to the town center. The river of La Vila flows through the town. The area is famous for its delicious chocolate industry and for being a popular tourist spot.
A popular place to visit is the Gothic Catholic church of the Assumption. It has a beautiful Baroque altar piece inside. The town also celebrates a famous festival called Moros i Cristians (Moors and Christians) at the end of July. This festival is so important that it has been declared an International Tourist Interest Festival. It remembers a time when Berber pirates tried to land by boat, but the town's people bravely fought them off.
People from Villajoyosa
Many interesting people come from Villajoyosa. Here are a few:
- Marta Baldó: A rhythmic gymnast who won an Olympic gold medal in 1996.
- José Catalá: A professional footballer.
- Lucía Cortez Llorca: A talented tennis player.
- Maisa Lloret: Another rhythmic gymnast.
- Felipe Orts: A cyclist who competes in road and cyclo-cross races.
- Anthony Jung: A footballer who was born in Villajoyosa.
Sister Cities
Villajoyosa has special connections with other towns, called "sister cities". These connections help people from different places learn from each other.
Vitré, Ille-et-Vilaine, France (since 1989)
Quesada, Spain, Spain (since 2006)- Bullas, Spain (since 2006)
Images for kids
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A view of Villajoyosa from above.
See also
In Spanish: Villajoyosa para niños
