10 Activities
From the Natural Fonts of Algar to Guadalest and Villajoyosa Village
Starts from
Alicante
Transportation
By Car
Guidance
Self-Guided
Activities
10
Duration
12 hours
Length
28 mi
Guide details
Starts from
Alicante
Transportation
By Car
Guidance
Self-Guided
Duration
12 hours
Length
28 mi
Julia Del Olmo
Travel Expert
- Taste the famous Valor chocolate at the museum in Villajoyosa.
- Swim in the clean turquoise waters of Algar.
- Enjoy the history of Guadalest and its castle.
Today you are going to visit the real treasures in Alicante province, small gems that will show you that Alicante is far more than just a beach. The natural water spot of Font of Algar, the beautiful village of Guadalest and its gorgeous castle with an astonishing landscape, and, yes, a bit of coast in Villajoyosa where you will visit the chocolate museum and admire the old fishermen's houses.
Today you are going to visit the real treasures in Alicante province, small gems that will show you that Alicante is far more than just a beach. The natural water spot of Font of Algar, the beautiful village of Guadalest and its gorgeous castle with an astonishing landscape, and, yes, a bit of coast in Villajoyosa where you will visit the chocolate museum and admire the old fishermen's houses.
Julia Del Olmo
Travel Expert
- Taste the famous Valor chocolate at the museum in Villajoyosa.
- Swim in the clean turquoise waters of Algar.
- Enjoy the history of Guadalest and its castle.
Day Itinerary
10 Activities
Day 1
28 mi1 mi
Treasures in Alicante: Algar, Guadalest and Villajoyosa
Get marvelled by the incredible nature in the Fonts of Algar, swim in the turquoise waters and refresh yourself in this paradise. After that, you will visit one of the most beautiful villages in Alicante: Guadalest, a gem in the inside lands. You will have lunch there and then continue to the next destination: the remarkable Villajoyosa where you will visit the colourful houses and the chocolate museum.
10:005 min
Parking by Les Fonts Restaurant
Parking
Open Details
Leave your car at this parking lot and head to the Fonts of Algar on foot.
0.2 mi
5 min
10:151 hr 30 min
Les Fonts d’Algar
Waterfall
Open Details
One of the most amazing places in Alicante is the Fonts of Algar, a natural spot with waterfalls, natural pools where you can bathe, all surrounded by trees and plants. You will refresh yourself and enjoy this relaxing time, where nature is the king.
9.4 mi
30 min
12:1530 min
Guadalest Lookout
Scenic Lookout
Open Details
From here you have several viewpoints, and all of them are just awesome. You will enjoy the landscape around this viewpoint, the surrounding nature and the coquette village.
As it is on the top of the village, the spot is just a privilege.
As it is on the top of the village, the spot is just a privilege.
0.2 mi
5 min
13:001 hr 30 min
Mora
Restaurant
Open Details
A high-quality restaurant with a wonderful decoration and ambient. Perfect for relaxing at the warmer hours of the day.
They have daily menu, you should taste their rice, it comes straight from heaven!
They have daily menu, you should taste their rice, it comes straight from heaven!
0.2 mi
5 min
14:451 hr
San José Castle
Castle
Open Details
This fortress from the 11th century had the historical importance at the medieval times. In our days only preserved a small part, but enough to imagine the old greatness. Still, the best part is the location and the views from here.
You will also have the chance to visit an old house kept as a museum.
You will also have the chance to visit an old house kept as a museum.
18.6 mi
40 min
16:301 hr
Chocolate Valor Museum
Museum
Open Details
Now it is time to visit the palace where dreams come true: the Chocolate Museum. Valor is one of the oldest companies in Spain that produce chocolate and their products are famous all around.
The museum is located at the old family factory and at the end of the visit you can taste the chocolate. There is also a shop where you can buy some of the chocolate products.
The museum is located at the old family factory and at the end of the visit you can taste the chocolate. There is also a shop where you can buy some of the chocolate products.
0.6 mi
15 min
18:0015 min
Hanging Houses of Villajoyosa
Other Great Outdoors
Open Details
You will find these hanging houses in the most remarkable neighbour in Villajoyosa. From here you will walk to the front line of the coast, so you will go through the neighbour where the houses are colourfully painted and still preserve the old style.
0.2 mi
5 min
18:3015 min
Las Casas de Colores
Other Great Outdoors
Open Details
This gorgeous houses are the most famous spot in Vilajoyosa. They are the old fisherman houses that they used to paint, so they could recognize from the sea, where they were fishing.
You can walk the front line and take some awesome pictures.
You can walk the front line and take some awesome pictures.
0.1 mi
5 min
19:0045 min
Villajoyosa Beach
Beach
Open Details
Time to enjoy this clean and beautiful urban beach. The Mediterranean water, light, and the sound of the waves will relax you before going to dinner in a near restaurant.
0.1 mi
5 min
20:001 hr 30 min
Vía Toscana Restaurant
Italian Restaurant
Open Details
Fantastic Italian food that will delight everyone in the family. From the terrace you'll have a chance to admire the astounding sea views.