The perfect sunny environment that extends throughout the winter ensures Javea a 10 month summer season. Combined with beautiful landscapes and stunning views Javea is a perfect holiday location all year round. The up and coming cosmopolitan areas with numerous designer shops mingle with the idyllic serenity atmosphere of a sleepy Spanish village providing a haven to ex-patriats and ensuring that everyone will find something to love about Javea.

Found at the most easterly point of Spain, Javea is the first place in Spain that the sun reaches and is often referred to by the locals as the dawn of Spain. According to W.H.O. Javea enjoys more hours of sunshine than any other place in Spain making it one of the healthiest climates in the world. It’s situated only an hour’s drive between two airports, Alicante and Valencia making it easily accessible.

Located on the north east area of the Costa Blanca, Javea or Xabia is encased by the famed capes of San Antonio and La Nao. To the north, whilst providing a shield from the continental winds and surrounded by a magnificent national park is Javea’s own dominating mountain, mount Montgo or more affectionately know by the locals as Elephant Mountain.

The landscape that depicts Javea ranges from sandy beaches, clear blue seas to the rugged mountains offering areas of fauna and flora. Combined with the abundance of local groves and vineyards inland and the charming atmosphere of a quant fishing village ensures Javea the name of the jewel in the crown of the Costa Blanca.

There are three distinctive areas which establish Javea, the old town, the port and the Arenal beach. Javea’s population is approximately 24,000 and is segregated between the three areas. Transport between the three areas is provided by the fun train which runs all evening and into the early hours.

Javea old town lies approximately 3km inland of the coast. The Moorish white washed houses adorned with wrought iron grills and balconies over look the narrow streets that are lined with shops and bars. These houses provide ideal shade in the summer months when walking along the labyrinth of narrow streets. The main road that runs through the old town was until 30 years ago an old dirt track.

Javea’s old town is seeped in history with the church San Bartolome rising up from the heart of the old town. This 12th century gothic church is listed as a national artistic monument. The treasures of Javea can be unearthed in the museum Soler Blasco however these are only copies with the original treasures displayed in Madrid. While the indoor and outdoor markets take place once a week the numerous fiestas held by Javea are enjoyed throughout out the year.

Javea’s port provides an ever changeling scenery of seafaring activities. Although recently it has been developed towards tourist with a large choice of restaurants and bars it has still has not lost it traditional Spanish charisma.

The church in the port provides a great place of interest due to the insides canny resemblance to a boat. This internal structuring is linked to the tale of fishermen and the Virgin of Loreta. The legend claims that the fishermen, whilst caught in a storm offered to build a new church in the name of Virgin of Loreta if she brought them back safely to shore.

If outdoor landscapes are more to your taste then a simple walk up the hill of the bay from the harbor provides a striking view of the Cabo de Nao. The most popular tourist beach in Javea is the Playa Del Arenal sweeping 450 m along the length of the bay. Its blue flag sandy beach slopes gently into the crystal clear waters of the Mediterranean Sea. This idyllic beach is framed by a palm tree lined promenade with a vast range of bars and restaurants offering a substantial variety of exquisite cuisine. Adorning the promenade are plenty of interesting shops ranging from elegant boutiques to designer labels.

During the summer months various craft stalls line the promenade with their wears on display whilst situated on the beach are the various sand sculptures provided by budding artists. An open air cinema is also present during these lively months ensuring the Arenal has something to suit everyone.

There are also other beaches in Javea, each with its own specialty to offer.

Very popular with the Spanish due to its close proximity to tapas bars and restaurants, located in front of the port is the pebbly beach of La Grava. On breezy days the sea provides its own entertainment in the form of high waves. Alongside La Grava beach is Muntanyar beach which stretches from the port to the Parador. This beach, although striking is more geared towards the numerous water sports activities that are on offer. Although a metal ladder aids bathers when getting in and out of the sea large rocks adjourn the waters so watch your step!!

Positioned in a pebbly cove is La Barraca beach. The strikingly clear deep blue waters conceal a formation of tunnels, arches and corridors making it an ideal place to snorkel. Selections of restaurants are quite close with various mountainous walks surrounding the cove.

More sheltered yet gravelly beaches are La Caleta, Granadella and Cala Blanca. Access to each of these is quite tricky and due to the lack of parking facilities you may have a short walk.

Ambolo beach is Javea’s nudist beach. It’s located on the Cabo del Nao and with access quite tricky it is totally secluded.

The diversity in landscapes, great year round climate and abundance of history make Javea a prime destination on the Costa Blanca for the whole year. Whilst combining the quaint charm full Spanish culture with extensive modern facilities as a whole, Javea can provide for all the family.