Environment

Jávea/Xàbia

Jávea is mostly exceptional climate and landscape. This class tourist destination is in the sweet spot between a safe distance to the major urban centers and relative proximity to roads (N-332, AP-7 Alicante-Denia train ..) Since the 60 has become a haven for Europeans who have decided to make it his residence. This has also helped the landscape that has been portrayed many times by artists the likes of Joaquin Sorolla. He has extensive cultural wealth through monuments as the Church of St. Bartholomew or the Loreto, the Archaeological Museum, all in the historic center... In this link you can find more places to visit.

And outside the village highlight the viewpoints ("Miradores") from which you can enjoy superb views.

Also we must also take into account the traditional festivals that take place in May (after the Nazarene) June (the Bonfires of San Juan) in July (Moors and Christians) and September (dedicated to Our Lady of Loreto).

Beaches

The variety of beaches is a feature of Jávea. On one hand, the Arenal exite that is sandy as the name suggests, in which are located the main dining and entertainment in the town as well as the National Parador. In addition, the Port is located in the beach gravel. It boulders and this right next to the yacht club. From the port to the Arenal extends entire litoral cordónl known as First Montañar that serves as a balcony and gorgeous beach to the sea. This scene is repeated in the second Montañar, which ends at the Cala Blanca (or Caleta), a perfect place to get away from the large crowds. Further south are, first, the Cala del Portichol or Barraca, is one of the most spectacular and unusual for its proximity to the island to which names and old fishermen's houses that exist in the same Creek. Finally, the southernmost cove is the Granadella Javea. This unique corner of Mediterreneo was voted the best beach in Spain in 2012. It is not just a beach but also has a local nature reserve where you can go hiking, mountain biking or mountain race. In the landscape highlights the cliffs and the ancient castle.

Water sports and diving

The bay of Jávea is perfect a city to practice many water sports. In itself there is a yacht club sailing school with great tradition. During the summer it is also possible to rent boats and jet skis at various points and enjoy a tour of the bay. In addition, there are several centers in Javea offering driving courses baptism and with whom the marvels discover deep sea.?

Golf

The offer of Javea is one of the best on the Costa Blanca and in the same municipality is the golf course that features 9 holes and was opened in 1981. Highlights include a large number of bunkers. And on the other side of the golf course of La Sella, with three rounds of three holes designed by Jose Maria Olozábal.

Natural park

Any overview of Javea is almost always the Montgó protagonist, a mountain that was declared a nature reserve in 1987 and whose protected space reaches 2117 hectares. It is a place of faunal and floral wealth (over 650 species) unmatched. The Montgó continues to the sea through the marine reserve of Cabo de San Antonio from which you can glimpse stunning cliffs Ibiza on clear days.

Gastronomy

In Jávea can be enjoyed throughout the year and especially in the summer of the local cuisine. There are many restaurants serving traditional meals based on the Mediterranean diet and healthy tasty. The star ingredients are fish in the bay and rice dishes (paella, the stews, and mellow) also include desserts, most made with almonds and reminiscent of a Moorish.