Villajoyosa la Vila Joiosa | |
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| la Vila Joiosa /Villajoyosa(official) | |
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| Nickname: la Vila | |
 Location of la Vila Joiosa / Villajoyosa | |
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| Coordinates:38°30′19″N0°13′58″W / 38.50528°N 0.23278°W /38.50528; -0.23278 | |
| Country |  Spain |
| Autonomous community |  Valencian Community |
| Province |  Alacant / Alicante |
| Comarca | Marina Baixa |
| Judicial district | la Vila Joiosa / Villajoyosa |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Marcos Enrique Zaragoza Mayor[1] (PPCV) |
| Area | |
• Total | 20.45 km2 (7.90 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 27 m (89 ft) |
| Population (2024-01-01)[2] | |
• Total | 36,891 |
| • Density | 1,804/km2 (4,672/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | viler, -a (Val.) vilero, -a (Sp.) jonense (locally, in disuse) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 03570 |
| Official language(s) | |
| Website | www.villajoyosa.com |
Villajoyosa (Spanish:[biʎaxoˈʝosa]), inValencian:la Vila Joiosa ([laˈviladʒoˈjoza]), meaning "The Joyful Town", and officiallyla Vila Joiosa/Villajoyosa,[3] is a coastal town and municipality in the south of theValencian Community,Spain, by theMediterranean Sea. It is the historic and administrative capital ofMarina Baixa region, and is located in theprovince of Alicante. The town is known locally simply asla Vila.[4]
It is the historic and administrative capital of thecomarca ofMarina Baixa and is located 32 km from the city ofAlicante, in the coastal area known asCosta Blanca (White Coast). It has over three kilometers of beaches, including thePlatja Centre (Central Beach), close to the town centre. The river of la Vila (incorrectly also known as Amadòrio) runs through the town.
The area is famous for its chocolate industry and tourism. One of the most popular tourist attractions is itsGothic Catholic church of the Assumption, with aBaroque altar piece. Another popular destination, the Royal Palm Casino (formerly Casino Costa Blanca), is reopened after major renovation. The town's festival ofMoros i Cristians (Moors and Christians),[5] celebrated at the end of July, was declared an International Tourist Interest Festival. Currently, this festivity commemorates a boat landing from the Berber pirates that was repelled by the population of the town.[6]
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