Villafranqueza
in Alicante of Valencia, Spain

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
38.388 and -0.491 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 38° 23' 15" and W -0° 29' 26"
Currency and Currency Code:
Euro - EUR
Spoken languages:
Spanish, Catalan, Galician, Basque, Occitan
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 12:44 AM (Thursday)
Timezone: Europe/Madrid
UTC/GMT offset: 1 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
7:11 am and 8:48 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-37.833 and 178.450 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Port Awanui
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for Spain in Southern Europe

Safety Score: 3,0 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to Spain.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Spain. Last Update: 2024-04-24 08:14:40

Delve into Villafranqueza

Villafranqueza in Alicante (Valencia) is located in Spain about 221 mi (or 356 km) south-east of Madrid, the country's capital town.

Current time in Villafranqueza is now 12:44 AM (Thursday). The local timezone is named Europe / Madrid with an UTC offset of 2 hours. We know of 8 airports close to Villafranqueza, of which one is a larger airport. The closest airport in Spain is Alicante International Airport in a distance of 8 mi (or 13 km), South-West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in Spain is Palmeral of Elche in a distance of 66 mi (or 106 km), East. We encountered 4 points of interest near this location. If you need a hotel, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Alicante, Busot, Agost, Tibi and Aiguees. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 17°C / 62 °F

Morning Temperature 11°C / 51 °F
Evening Temperature 14°C / 58 °F
Night Temperature 13°C / 55 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 42%
Air Pressure 1013 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 10 km/h (6 mph) from North-West
Cloud Conditions Clear sky, covering 2% of sky
General Conditions Sky is clear

Thursday, 25th of April 2024

19°C (66 °F)
16°C (61 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, few clouds.

Friday, 26th of April 2024

19°C (66 °F)
15°C (59 °F)
Sky is clear, moderate breeze, few clouds.

Saturday, 27th of April 2024

20°C (67 °F)
17°C (63 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Eurostars Lucentum

Address
2,8 mi
Avinguda Alfonso X El Sabio 1-11
03002 Alicante
Spain

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Tryp Ciudad de Alicante

Address
3,0 mi
Gravina, 9
03002 Alicante
Spain

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 12:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


La City Mercado

Address
2,8 mi
Avenida Alfonso X El Sabio 26
03004 Alicante
Spain

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Gravina Cinco

Address
3,0 mi
Calle Gravina 5
03002 Alicante
Spain

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 12:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Apartamentos Globus

Address
3,0 mi
San Francisco Javier, 2
03002 Alicante
Spain

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:30
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Apartamentos Santa Faz

Address
3,0 mi
Plaza Santisima Faz, 1
03001 Alicante
Spain

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


B&B La Milagrosa

Address
2,9 mi
Viillavieja 8
03002 Alicante
Spain

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:30
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


La City

Address
3,0 mi
Avenida Salamanca 16
03005 Alicante
Spain

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Apartamentos Ocean Palais

Address
2,7 mi
Calle Virgen del Socorro, 50
03002 Alicante
Spain

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


El Palmeral de Madaria

Address
1,9 mi
Calle de la Encina, 15
03015 Alicante
Spain

Time Information

Checkout: 10:30 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

Alicante C.F. - Muchamiel CF ( 1 parte de 6) Benjamin B

Published: October 25, 2008
Length: 53:23 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: BenjaminBalicante

2 fecha temporada 2008 - 2009, Futbol Base - Primera Parte. 25/10/2008 Villafranqueza Alicante.


Alicante C.F. - Muchamiel CF (5 parte de 6) Benjamin B

Published: October 26, 2008
Length: 56:52 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: BenjaminBalicante

2 fecha temporada 2008 - 2009, Futbol Base - Primera Parte. 25/10/2008 Villafranqueza Alicante.


Alicante C.F. - Muchamiel CF (2 parte de 6) Benjamin B

Published: October 25, 2008
Length: 11:30 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: BenjaminBalicante

2 fecha temporada 2008 - 2009, Futbol Base - Primera Parte. 25/10/2008 Villafranqueza Alicante.


Alicante C.F. - Muchamiel CF (4 parte de 6) Benjamin B

Published: October 25, 2008
Length: 43:52 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: BenjaminBalicante

2 fecha temporada 2008 - 2009, Futbol Base - Primera Parte. 25/10/2008 Villafranqueza Alicante.


Participacion Ciudadana Alicante - Investiguemos el Barrio - Canal 9

Published: March 08, 2013
Length: 42:05 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: AytoAlicante

El objetivo general del proyecto es educar a los niños y niñas en participación ciudadana, transmitir valores basados en el respeto, la convivencia y la educación para la paz. Para conseguir...


AC DÁNAE, ACTUACIÓN DE LA ESCUELA DE MÚSICA INTERCULTURAL EN COLONIA REQUENA (I)

Published: June 15, 2012
Length: 26:28 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Virgilio Candela

Actuación de la Escuela de Música Intercultural de Alicante en el pasacalle previo a la cremà de la Foguera del Centro Juvenil del Barrio de Colonia Requena de Alicante. Miércoles 13 de...


Moros y Cristianos en Villafranqueza

Published: March 26, 2010
Length: 35:19 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Abosque

El día 20 de marzo de 2010 estuvimos viendo los "Moros y Cristianos" de Villafranqueza (Alicante) VER FOTOS= http://www.flickr.com/photos/arturobosque/4466301511/in/set-72157623562310693/...


Moros y Cristianos de Villafranqueza - 2014 - Entrada - Alicante

Published: March 19, 2014
Length: 53:12 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: lorunosylorotros

Vídeo de la Gran Entrada Cristiana y Mora (esta última, un pelín incompleta, a causa de la bateria de la cámara...) en las Fiestas de Moros y Cristianos de Villafranqueza (El Palamó -...


Encuentro ciudadano Villafranqueza

Published: April 18, 2015
Length: 00:04 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Gabrieltualcalde

Gabriel Echávarri ha celebrado un encuentro ciudadano en el Alicantino barrido de Villafranqueza (El Palamó). http://www.gabrielechavarri.com/ Ha realizado propuestas para el barrio y ha...


GoPro Hero HD2 || IMR en Villafranqueza, Alicante

Published: July 09, 2012
Length: 48:04 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: [ESP]ScooterGuy

Ya subiré más de estos, y la camara en posiciones diferentes. Mi twitter: @mariorideordie Like y sub, grax :D.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Estadio José Rico Pérez

Estadio José Rico Pérez is a multi-purpose stadium in Alicante, Spain. It is currently used mostly for football matches, being home to Hércules CF. It also held World Cup matches when Spain organized the event in 1982. The stadium can hold up to 30,000 people. It was built in 1974, and is situated 2 miles outside Alicante city centre.

Located at 38.3572, -0.4925 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Football venues in Spain, 1982 FIFA World Cup stadiums, Hércules CF, Alicante CF, Multi-purpose stadiums in Spain, Sports venues in the Valencian Community

Archaeological Museum of Alicante

The Archaeological Museum of Alicante (Spanish: Museo Arqueológico Provincial de Alicante, Valencian: Museu Arqueològic Provincial d'Alacant, abbreviated as MARQ) is an archaeological museum in Alicante, Spain. The museum won the European Museum of the Year Award in 2004, a few years after significant expansion and reallocation to renovated buildings of the antique hospital of San Juan de Dios.

Located at 38.3537, -0.476389 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Archaeological museums in Spain, European Museum of the Year Award winners, Museums in Alicante

Alacantí

Alacantí is a comarca in the Valencian Community, Spain. It is bordered by the comarques of Marina Baixa and Alcoià to the north and Baix Vinalopó to the south.

Located at 38.3461, -0.484722 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Comarques of the Valencian Community, Alacantí, Geography of the Province of Alicante

Centro de Tecnificación de Alicante

Centro de Tecnificacion de Alicante is an arena, designed by Enric Miralles, in Alicante, Spain. The arena holds 5,425 people. It is primarily used for basketball and the home arena of CB Lucentum Alicante. Bob Dylan performed at the arena during his 2008 European Tour on July 2, 2008.

Located at 38.354, -0.494583 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Indoor arenas in Spain, Basketball venues in Spain, CB Lucentum Alicante, Enric Miralles buildings, Modernist architecture in Spain, Sports venues in the Valencian Community

University of Alicante

The University of Alicante was established in 1979 on the basis of the Center for University Studies (CEU), which was founded in 1968. The University main campus is located in San Vicente del Raspeig/Sant Vicent del Raspeig, bordering the city of Alicante to the north. As of 2010/11 academic year, there are approximately 27,000 students studying there.

Located at 38.3846, -0.513147 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Educational institutions established in 1979, University of Alicante, Universities in the Valencian Community

Santa Bárbara Castle

Santa Bárbara Castle (Valencian: Castell de Santa Bàrbara, Spanish: Castillo de Santa Bárbara) is a fortification in the centre of Alicante, Spain. It stands on the Mount Benacantil (166 m).

Located at 38.349, -0.478 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Castles in the Valencian Community, Buildings and structures in Alicante

Basilica of Santa Maria, Alicante

The Basilica of Santa Maria is the oldest active church in Alicante, Spain. It was built in Gothic style between the 14th and 16th centuries over the remains of a mosque. The basilica is composed from a single nave with six side chapels located between the buttresses. In 2007, by request of the city of Alicante to the Holy See, the church was promoted to the rank of basilica.

Located at 38.3462, -0.479306 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures in Alicante, Basilica churches in Spain, Churches in the Valencian Community

Alicante Museum of Contemporary Art

Alicante Museum of Contemporary Art is a municipal museum in Alicante that exhibits the 20th-century and contemporary art. Created in 1976 thanks to Eusebio Sempere, and reopened in 2011 after a major renovation, the museum now consists of three permanent collections of about 800 art pieces. The museum is located in Asegurada building, the oldest civil building remaining in the city.

Located at 38.3462, -0.479694 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Art museums and galleries in Spain, Museums in Alicante, 1977 establishments in Spain, Art museums established in 1977, Modern art museums in Spain

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Alicante: Explanada, Alicante (source)

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Alicante: Centro, Alicante (source)

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Alicante, Alicante (source)

capture of the webcam Castillo de Santa Bárbara › North: Santa Bárbara Castle − Castillo Santa Bárbara

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Villafranqueza