Villalonga

Come and explore a small municipality that is bursting with great surprises and unforgettable landscapes. It’s time to start planning your getaway to Villalonga.

Located in La Safor in the province of Valencia, Villalonga is a destination with incredible nature areas that is sure to win over lovers of hiking and cycling. Fancy coming to take a look around some of its most beautiful parts and discover the local historical heritage?

What to do in Villalonga

A good way to start your explorations is by wandering around Villalonga centre, which is populated with a number of points of interest such as La Virgen de la Fuente Chapel and Los Santos Reyes Parish Church. Some streets are decorated with beautiful ceramic altarpieces and the layout of the centre will take you back to the destination’s beginnings, in medieval times. You’re going to love idling around, spotting Art Nouveau façades as you go.

Venture outside the centre to see San Antonio Abad and Santa Bárbara Chapel and the Stations of the Cross. This is a short and easy walk that is ideal to do with the kids. You also absolutely have to go and see the ruins of the Castle and gaze at the horizon. The Islamic fortress has been providing bird’s-eye surveillance over the area for centuries. The Castle is not far from the municipality, making it an easy walk.

Once you’ve soaked up the historical heritage, the time has come to be amazed by Villalonga’s impressive scenery. The destination is a must-visit for anyone that loves nature. The old lines of the railway that once connected Alcoy and Gandía will lead you through areas of unbeatable beauty, which you can enjoy as you walk or pedal along. Don’t forget your lights for the tunnels.

Circ de La Safor (also known as Circo de La Safor) is another of mother nature’s wonders, a natural amphitheatre lined with mountains granting amazing views. Make sure you also put El Racó del Duc and La Reprimala nature areas on your to-visit list. Fountains and mills will accompany you as you walk. So what are you waiting for? Come and discover everything that awaits in Villalonga.