Javea sits at the most Easterly point on mainland Spain. A medieval town with a Roman and Moorish history it can be divided into 3 distinct areas. There’s the old town of narrow cobbled streets, 16th Century church and whitewashed houses, the port area and then there are the beaches.
Javea is justly proud that its climate is rated ‘environmentally near perfect’ by the World Health Organisation.
Locally there is horse riding, golf, tennis, go-karting, jet ski, windsurfing, scuba diving, other watersports and designated nature walks.
There is a covered market in the old town and a Thursday outdoor market where you can shop for anything from cheese to chorizo, from lace to leatherwork. The picturesque fishing harbour is a working port. Stroll along and watch the days catch being brought in before dinner. The modern yacht club is also situated here.
Evenings are lively along the promenade at Arenal Beach where there are a score of bars and restaurants and dozens of craft stalls as well as exclusive boutiques. The beach has lifeguards and showers and there are safe separate play areas for children of various age groups.
There are worthwhile day trips to Valencia (just an hour away), to the fortress village of Guadel’est or even take the ferry to Ibiza. Closer to Javea visit Gata for cane and ceramics. Near Benidorm there are a number of attractions including the Terra Mitica theme park which is an excellent day for the young or young at heart, the Mundomar marine & exotic animal park or Aqualandia water park for the energetic.
For further information try:-
The official Javea web site:-
www.xabia.com
or a very good semi-official one:- www.costa-blanca-javea.to
or www.javea.net
or a little more off beat www.javea24hrs.com/
On the surrounding area, most notably Denia, Javea & Moriara www.info-costablanca.com
On the whole of the Costa Blanca www.costablanca.org
On the local village at the bottom of the mountain www.benidoleig.com
For other Private Vacation Rentals of Villas: www.villa-vacation.com
"Club de Golf Javea", Jávea, a golf course with 9 holes situated on the
Ctra. Jävea-Benitachell 4,5 km, close to all areas of Jávea, with
swimming pool and tennis courts in its grounds. Tel:- 96 579 2584 e-mail
javeagolf@ctv.es.-
www.golfeurope.com/euro_clubs/javea/
or www.javeagolf.com
"Club de Golf Ifach", Benissa, urb. San Jaime, a golf course with 9 holes
situated on the Ctra Moraira-Calpe 3km. www.golfeurope.com/euro_clubs/ifach/
Courses in the Region between Valancia and Alicante:-
www.golfeurope.com/euro_clubs/spain-golf-courses.htm#comunidad_valencia
or L'Ancora
Tennis Club, with 4 floodlit tennis courts, a swimming pool, bar and
restaurant, and Club de Tenis Javea, with both clay and asphalt courts. Javea
International Tennis Club - L'Ancora - Tel:- Pam on 96 649 3431 Club
de Tenis Xabia Ctra., Cabo la Nao s/n Playa del Arenal Tel:- 96 579 1010 There
are two horse-riding schools nearby, La Hipica and La Sella have horses
and instructors for both beginners and experienced riders. Centro
Hipico Javea, Carretera Javea-Gata, km 4 Tel: 96 597 40 21 Fax: 96 579
6733
On the marine & exotic animal park www.mundomar.es
or the theme park www.terramiticapark.com
or water park www.aqualandia.net
all about ½ hour drive away
"Club de Golf La Sella", Jesus Pobre, a beautiful 18-hole course
par 72 over 6000m long designed by Jose Maria Olazabal, situated
on the Ctra. Jesus Pobre.La Xara, half the way to Denia. Tel:- 96 645 4252
e-mail lasella@arrakis.es.:- www.golfeurope.com/euro_clubs/la_sella/
Further afield (c.30 minutes) new course at Oliva (18-hole, designed by Seve
Ballesteros) and just south of Valencia, the famous 18-hole championship
links course - at El Saler.