Javea Introduction

h2. Javea

Javea is situated on the east coast of Spain at the northern end of The Costa Blanca. It is approximately 100 km from Valencia (to the north) and 90 km from Alicante (to the south). Both of these cities have airports conveniently located from Javea. The Costa Blanca Stretching from Alicante in the south to Denia in the north, the Costa Blanca has a coastline with impressive cliffs, rocky coves and beautiful sandy beaches. Close inland, rugged mountains rise up and provide easy escape from the busy tourist spots to quiet mountain villages. The Costa Blanca enjoys a wonderful climate, being neither too hot in the summer nor ever very cold in the winter. Many of its beaches have been awarded the Blue Flag for being particularly clean. For more information about the Costa Blanca, please visit the official Comunidad Valenciana Web site.

Javea

Javea has, for a long time, been a favorite spot for the British community on the Costa Blanca. Many Brits (and other nationalities, too) either have holiday homes here or are living here permanently. In the busy summer season it’s popular not only for its lovely beaches, bars and restaurants, but also for its fun local fiestas and its near-perfect climate. Off-season, things quiet down a lot, but there is always entertainment to be found, much of which is aimed at the expatriate community (i.e., English theatre, original version cinema and organized events). There are three main urban areas in Javea: the old town, the port and the Arenal. The old town is a maze of pretty, narrow streets and hosts a colorful market on Thursdays. The port, which is home to a small fishing fleet, is busy all year round and here you can enjoy fresh fish in the local restaurants. The Arenal is the main tourist area and has a long sandy beach with shallow, safe waters and a beachside promenade with many bars and restaurants. During the summer months, the Arenal is constantly buzzing and here you can buy attractive presents in the many local crafts stalls set up in the evening. Javea is within easy reach of many other attractive spots like Altea, the inland village of Jalon with its Saturday flea market and the ever-popular Benidorm, with its new themepark, Terra Mitica. For more information on Javea and the Costa Blanca, please visit the official Web site for more information.