La Villajoyosa/Vila Joiosa
City in Alicante, Spain
Overview
La Villajoyosa (Vila Joiosa) is a picturesque coastal town on Spain's Costa Blanca, renowned for its brightly colored waterfront homes and a chocolate-making tradition. It combines a relaxed Mediterranean atmosphere with lively local culture, appealing to both sun-seekers and history lovers.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Spain
Province
Alicante
Population
—
Time Zone
Europe/Madrid
Coordinates
38.51°, -0.23°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
88
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$2,003
Local Cost
$1,150
Local Income
$1,500
Cashless
75
English
60
Temperature
18.2°C
Summer Avg
24.5°C
Winter Avg
12.5°C
Record High
33.8°C
Record Low
3.1°C
Humidity
73%
Precipitation
439 mm
Internet Speed
423 Mbps
Upload
352 Mbps
Latency
17 ms
City Vibrancy
40
Coworking
0
Cafes
7
Nightlife
12
Parks
21
Transport
84
Walk Score
84
Footways
168.0
Airport
ALC
Distance
38 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 21 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-10.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 81/100.