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  • Villajoyosa - History
  • Villajoyosa - History

History

This town, in the province of Alicante, has always been closely related to the Sea. Besides its traditional fishing activity, Villajoyosa developed another industry resulting from its Ultramar commerce: the fabrication of chocolate. In the XVII and XVIII Centuries, Spain imported an abundant amount of chocolate from Venezuela and Ecuador. Even in those days, Villajoyosa (La Vila Joiosa) was already famous for its chocolate across Europe.

La Vila holds many other attractions, such as the fish auctions in its harbour, the old town's fortifications and the intense coloured facades of its houses, which originated so that fishermen could view their houses from the Sea. The town's pontificated old quarters are also worth being contemplated.

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