Javea

Javea:

Javea (also known as Xàbia) is a gem of a town situated on the Northern Costa Blanca.

It’s rugged coastline is indented with secluded coves and sandy beaches and is situated on the most easterly point of mainland Spain about 100 kms from Valencia and 90 kms from Alicante.

There is the Old Town of Javea where you can wander down ancient narrow streets and visit the local market on a Thursday and an indoor market where you can buy local fresh produce daily.

The port of Javea has a fascinating charm factor hard to define. Whitewashed houses surround the bay where you can watch the fishermen bring in their fresh catches or watch the sailing boats set off from the marina. The Port area 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 bustling Arenal area is basically the sandy blue flag beach which is surrounded by shops, bars and restaurants.

It’s a great place to walk along the promenade in the evening. During the evening in the summer there are various stalls here selling a variety of handmade crafts.