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About Javea |
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 Javea
(or Xabia) is easily accessible from Alicante
and Valencia Airports (about an hour's drive from
either).
The dominating feature in Javea is Mount Mongo,
immediately to the north. The protection this affords
the town is one of the factors responsible for the very
mild climate, referred to by the World Health Organisation
as 'almost as perfect as it is possible to attain'.
Jávea has a 20 km coastline that stretches from
the Cova Tallá to the Cala de la Granadella.
There is an interesting mixture of beaches with soft sandy
beaches, small, shingled beaches bordered by pine trees
which are suitable for diving. A more traditional Jávea
is found inland with riu-raus and orange groves
that are protected from the harsh continental climate
by the natural barrier formed by Montgó, which
extends to the north of Jávea and serves as a border
between Jávea and Dénia.
The old town, with its 16th century church, covered market
and fascinating narrow streets, built mostly with the
local rough stone, ensures that it maintains its charming
Medieval character.
To find out what Roland Rivron's experience of Javea was
for the BBC Holiday programme visit:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/holiday/destinations/spain_javea/
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Beaches |
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 Javea
has several beaches in easy reach of the villa. The main
leisure beach is L'Arenal, which offers a wide
sandy beach, with safe shallow, warm water ideal for young
children. Every year, Jávea´s beaches are
awarded the blue flag of the European Union
L' Arenal has many bars, restaurants, shops, banks
and a supermarket "Mas y Mas" as well as parking
spaces close to the beach. There is a well stocked local
supermarket with a wide selection of English, Dutch and
other European country foods.
In the opposite direction to L'Arenal are a number
of small coves (calas) surrounded by high cliffs and with
stone beaches. These are great for diving and snorkelling.
The closest to us is Cala de la Granadella, only
a couple of kilometres from the villa. Its a steep and
winding route just behind the house. Also close by is
Cala de Ambolo, a recognised nudist beach.
Jávea´s coast also hides a series of caves
which are accessible by boat, such as the caves of "Tabaco"
and "Orguens" around Capes Negre and
La Nau, and the Cova Tallada on the Cap
de Sant Antoni, which can also be reached on foot.
 Somewhat
further away is the large and impressive rocky beach,
surrounded by high cliffs Cumbres del Sol. To reach
head in the direction of Benitaxell and just before
entering the village follow the sign for Urbanisation
Cumbres del Sol on the left. Follow this up the mountain
and down the other side, keep on winding your way down
to the car park at the bottom. Be sure to check out the
big water filled cave at the entrance to the car park.
Close to the village and port of Javea there are a number
of stone beaches dedicated to windsurfing and jet skiing,
most notably Platja Benisero. Here you will also
find a number of beach bars (chiringitos) and the trendy,
lively bar La Siesta (gets really lively after
1 am). A fun disco if you are into late night dancing
is El Moli, on the Avinguda del Pla at the village
end.
Finally, beyond the port nestling below the lighthouse
on the top of Cap de San Antoni is a small stone
beach with cliff side walks and a bar. An ideal spot for
the children to throw stones into the sea whilst the parents
enjoy a beer at sunset.
Make sure you visit both highest coastal points, the Cap
de Sant Antoni & the Cap de la Nao. If you don't
suffer too much from vertigo, the views are definitely
breathtaking!
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Sports Activities
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This holiday resort also offers a whole range of different
activities. It has two golf courses (a 9-hole and an 18-hole),
a horse-riding school, all sorts of different water activities
(windsurfing, sailing, scuba diving, snorkelling, canoeing
etc), tennis courts are within walking distance from the
villa, and for the keen cyclist there are good mountain
paths to follow.
Javea offers an enormous range of sports in easy range
of the villa, namely:
Tennis
Golf - La Sella (Denia) and Club de Golf de Javea
Sailing
Windsurfing
Scuba diving
Horseriding
Bowls
Fitness Training/Gym
Cycling
For a full listing of sports activities and locations
visit:
http://www.xabia.org/web_eng/servicios/index_servicios.php?servicio=32
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Weather
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Eating and Drinking
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As in all of Spain there are an abundance of places
to eat and drink at all hours of the day and night. Javea
is located in the region of Spain rightly famous for its
paellas and other rice based dishes such as arroz abanda,
arroz negro, etc. Be sure to try some regional rice
dishes whilst you are here.
On the Arenal beach there are restaurants to suit
every taste and budget and in the port and village you
will find more typical Spanish tapas bars and cafes. For
the more adventurous you can try some of our favourites.
La Redonda
II,
Ctra Javea - Belittle, Pda. Lluca,55, Tel.
96 579 47 19
This large, mostly outdoor restaurant in the countryside
offers great, food, especially paellas, fish &
arroz abanda at a very reasonable price. Ideal for
children with a playground.
La Perla and Los
Remos
Paseo del Amancer , El Arenal, bloque 10, La Perla
Tel. 96 647 07 76
Los Remos Tel 96 647 07 76
Both of these are always popular, mostly fish and
seafood with great paellas. Los Remos is
for the more romantic and with a more sophisticated palette
whilst La Perla is superb in traditional rice recipes.
Both overlook the beach and ideal for warm evenings. Children
can play on the beach while you enjoy your dinner. They
do take away paellas, but order in advance.
El Corral del Pato,
Crta Gata- Xalo km 1 - Pda Trossets no 31, Gata de Gorgos
Tel: 96 575 6834
For really good traditional food such as roasted vegetables,
cocas and terrific wood roasted meat try this restaurant
with a peaceful garden. Ideal to combine with golf at
La Sella or when shopping in Gata de Gorgos
El Santuario,
Plana 56, (Ctra Cabo San Antonio) Tel: 965 795 607
The most romantic location in Javea for that special night
out. Top quality food and service with a beautiful patio
high above Javea.
Amarre 152
La Marina, Arenal - On the banks of the canal, Port de
la Fontana. Tel: 96 579 0629
This is a restaurant suitable for a special occasion where
you can dress up if you want. Discreet atmosphere with
white tablecloths, so ideal for your first date of a holiday
romance or that special anniversary.
Riu-Rau
Ctra. de la Guardia, 127, Costa Nova, Tel: 96 577 02 30
A friendly and beautiful restaurant within walking distance
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Shopping
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Check out the old Mercado (market) in the village for
fresh fruit, vegetables, fish and locally made pates and
sausages.
Mercadona
By far the biggest and best supermarket and has an excellent
fish/seafood counter. Be sure to go to the one by the
village and not the one on the Ctra. Cabo de Nao
Mas y Mas
Supermarket on the beach L'Arenal. Plenty of treats from
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Car Rental
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Javea Cars
Ctra Cabo La Nao - Pla 37 - Km 1.8
Tel: 96 579 33 12 / 96 579 33 00
Fax: 96 579 60 52
E-mail: clients@javeacars.com
Website: www.javeacars.com
Local car hire company that consistently beats the big
players in quality,
price and service. Cars can be collected and returned
to Alicante. |
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