Javea Tourist Information and Javea Holiday Guide

JAVEA TOURIST INFORMATION

In this tourist guide to the tourist resort of the town of Javea on the Costa Blanca in Spain we help visitors who are planning a trip with useful and practical advice on many tourism related subjects such as car hire, accommodation, hotels and hostels, map, sightseeing, weather, where to go, where to stay, villa rental, apartments to rent, travel information and what to see and do in Javea.

To make the best of your visit and holiday we cover everything you need to know about Javea. We also have photos, picture galleries, views, videos and webcams of Javea.

Javea (also known as Xabia) is a gem of a town situated on the Northern Costa Blanca. It's rugged coastline is indented with secluded coves and sandy beaches. These hidden caves and bays were once used by pirates and smugglers in the Middle Ages but are now used by sunbathers, snorklers and scuba divers.

Javea is situated on the most easterly point of mainland Spain about 100 kms from Valencia and 90 kms from Alicante.

Javea has been voted environmentally near perfect by the World Health Organisation and boasts 320 days of sunshine a year.

New building developments in Javea are subject to height restrictions which mean there are no high-rise buildings unlike in other Costa Blanca towns such as Calpe or Benidorm.

Many would argue Javea is the finest place on the whole Costa Blanca. We wouldn't argue too strongly with this.

Javea, or Xabia as the locals call it, is split into three distinct areas.

JAVEA OLD TOWN

There is the Old Town of Javea where you can wander down ancient narrow streets and visit the local market on a Thursday. Built with original Tosca sandstone it's rich in medieval history.

The Gothic fortified church of San Bartolome dominates the centre of Javea's town. This building dates back to the 15th century. At the side of the church is a beautiful building which houses the indoor market where you can buy local fresh produce daily.

THE PORT OF JAVEA

javea-port Many people's favourite area of Javea this has a fascinating charm factor hard to define. Whitewashed houses surround the bay. Watch the fishermen bring in their fresh catches or watch the sailing boats set off from the marina. Eat at the fantastic seafood restuarants.

There are also many good shops, bars and cafes - it's bustling with activity. The Port area of Javea has a real Spanish feel, this is an area where locals live and work in harmony with the tourist elements. It is a lively bustling area with many shops, cafes, bars and restaurants.

The landmark of the Port area is the church of Our Lady of Loreto with a roof which imitates the hull of a ship.

THE BEACH OF JAVEA (ARENAL)

Arenal-beach-Javea The bustling Arenal area is basically the sandy blue flag beach which is surrounded by shops, bars and restaurants such as the renowned Los Remos or La Boheme. It's a great place to walk along the promenade in the evening. It's very touristy obviously and is the least Spanish part of Javea but nevertheless it is a crucial part.

During the evening in the summer there are various stalls here selling a variety of handmade crafts. Many of the bars have live music and there are several discotheques. Try the Platino bar for entertainment such as Adam King singing live on most Saturdays. The most popular bar is known as Champagne which has been renamed Jalousie. Set off the beach is the popular Irish Bar An Shebeen.

Below we have a short video clip of the Javea's Arenal beach shot from the right hand side of the beach near Scallops restaurant. The video shows the beach in July, the mountain in the background is the Montgo.

The Arenal is very good for families. The beach is large and very wide. the water is very shallow and calm as it is in a sheltered bay. You can easily sit in a cafe or bar and be able to see your children. Generally Spain is very family-orientated and you can feel much more relaxed about your kids safety than you would anywhere else.

This is the place where you can eat tapas, paella but also fish and chips and English breakfast. The great thing about Javea is the choice of the three very different parts. It's almost like visiting a theme park and entering different worlds!

In the centre of these three areas are plenty of apartment blocks of which many are for rental. Surrounding Javea are beautiful green hills peppered with very expensive villas. These can make a great choice for a holiday if there are a few people. They can work out very cheap per person but you can spoil yourself as many of them are the definition of luxury - palm trees, swimming pools, entrance gates, jacuzzis etc.

POPULATION OF JAVEA

Javea has a huge expat population, mainly English but also a substantial German contingent. Javea is a very cosmopolitan and a great place to move to or invest in. Its very much a place where you can feel you are in Spain but where you can feel reminders of home. There are many English and German supermarkets, lots of clubs and societies and people who speak your language.

OFFICIAL JAVEA TOURIST OFFICE DETAILS

Tourist Information Playa Arenal
Carretera Cabo de la Nao
Urbanización La Plaza
Playa del Arenal
03730 Jávea
Tel: 96 646 06 05

Tourist Information Puerto
Pl. Almirante Bastarreche, 24
Aduanas del Mar, Puerto de Jávea
03730 Jávea
Tel: 96 579 07 36

Oficina Municipal de Turismo
Plaza de la Iglesia, 4
03730 Jávea
Tel: 96 579 43 56

IMPORTANT JAVEA PHONE NUMBERS

Town Hall: 96 579 05 00
Local Police: 96 579 00 81
Guardia Civil: 96 579 10 85
Iberdrola: 96 579 11 84
Fire Brigade: 96 578 00 80
Health Center: 96 579 25 00
Post Office: 96 579 00 53

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