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Javea is situated halfway between Valencia and Alicante on
Spain’s White Coast, better known as the Costa Blanca.
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Javea has been classified by the World Health Authority as
‘environmentally near perfect’.
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Excellent
transport links are available with Javea located halfway between
Valencia and Alicante.
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Alicante
Airport is about an hour's drive and Valencia Airport about
75 minutes from Javea.
Javea Town
The old town of Javea is set back from the coastline, and retains
much of its Spanish character, with narrow streets lined with
whitewashed houses, dating back to the XVI Century.
The church of Sant Bertomeu in the heart of the old town has
an inner wall dating back to 1244, when King Jaimethe Conqueror
defeated the Moors here. The outside bears the scars of the
Spanish Civil War, which took place seven centuries later.
There is a busy daily market selling fresh fruit and vegetables,
as well as freshly caught fish in the evening. There is a large
market on Thursday morning.
Javea
Port
Javea's
port is a more tourist-centric area than the old town with a
large choice of more modern restaurants, bars and shops to visit.
Javea Port has character and charm; and a stroll down the promenade
on a warm summers evening is well worth experiencing.
The marina bustles with private yachts, cruisers and traditional
fishing vessels, that land their catches at the port daily.
The
Arenal
The
main beach area within Javea with a large number of Bars and Restaurants
able to cater for all members of the family and absorb large numbers
of visitors.
A
large sandy cove, and gently shelving beach make it extremely
popular and safe. Sunbeds and pedalos etc. are available to hire
on the beach.
By
night the area is a lively and fun place with a number of market
stalls set up to tempt you whilst taking an evening walk along
the sea front promenade and people watching from the bars.
Want to see Javea now?
Follow this
link to see a live webcam view of Arenal Beach (don't forget to
wave to the camera when you are on the beach!) WEBCAM
To
see the local weather forecast for Javea click HERE
Find out more
about Javea by visiting www.xabia.org
What to do in and around
Javea
Sporting
facilities
Golf:
9 hole course at Club de Golf Javea (Tel: 96/579 25 84 or email
Club de Golf Javeafor details), and an
18 hole at La Sella, near Denia and 15 miles from Mont Javea.
The hilly 9 hole course AT Club de Ifach is near Moraira. Handicap
certificates are mandatory. You will need to give at least 24
hours notice before playing.
There is a minimum limit of people that can play at Club de Golf
Javea (4) and at La Sella (2-4).
Tennis and Squash:
Club de Tenis Xábia is near El Arenal beach (Tel: 96/579
02 89 or email Club de Tenis Xábiafor details).
Watersports:
Visit Javea Port's website(Spanish only) for details of events
around the port.
Javea's coastline is popular with snorklers and divers; visit
Buceo Cabo La Nao's websitefor details of dive sites.
Fishing:
Contact Sport Fishing, Tours de Pesca on 639 677 523
Horse riding:
Located at Centro Hipico, Javea (Tel: 96/597 40 21) and Escuela
de Equiacion, La Sella, near Valencia.
Bowling:
Located about 5 minutes walk from the villa.
Email Javea Green Bowling or telephone 96/577 15 53.
Karting:
The nearest karting centre is Karting Laguna Javea, telephone
96/579 57 11.
Theme and Water parks
All of those listed are within 45 minute drive from Javea.
Aqualandia Water Park: various
water rides and plenty to keep the children amused.
Mundomar:
is an exotic animal park and marina, suitable for all ages.
Terra
Mitica: is a recently constructed theme park, with various
rides for all ages.
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