Jávea - resort information
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The 'Arenal' beach, Javea. Golden sands, children's play areas. foot showers, promenade, easy parking, great variety of restaurants, cafes and bars. During the summer there is also a good craft market on the promenade. |
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Inland waterways providing access to the sea for boat owners using these more sheltered moorings. |
Looking north to Cap San Antonio. Photo taken midway between the Arenal beach & the Port beach. |
Almost mid way between Dénia to the north and Moraira to the south, Jávea makes an ideal base from which to explore this beautiful stretch of the Costa Blanca coastline.
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The exceptionally picturesque, horseshoe shaped Granadella cove, Jávea. Very calm, very clear water. The seagrass beds make it perfect for snorkelling. The bay is flanked by a forest of emerald pine trees. Good bar / restaurant. Can be reached by car or by boat. |
Jávea
The World Health Organisation named Jávea as having one of the healthiest climates in the world with more recorded hours of sunshine per year on this little point of land than in any other place in Spain.Although blessed with superb beaches, a bustling port area and beautiful old town, Javea continues to be a working port not just a holiday area. There is also considerable Spanish history here, with the influence of the Moors in evidence. The impressive Montgo Mountain overlooks the town. Montgo's pine tree covered slopes now classified as a Parque Natural of approximately 2,150 hectares The town and it's coastline offers Beaches, cafes, restaurants, clubs, Javea Golf Course, the Club Nautico, riding stables, tennis courts,sailing and diving facilities.
Jávea's historic quarter (old town)
The historic quarter, two kilometres inland from the beaches, has beautiful architecture, emblematic monuments such as the church of San Bartolomé, a superb daily market and some great restaurants.
Jávea's beaches / coastline
Unsurprisingly, one of the main attractions of this region is its coastline. No less than twenty mixed kilometres of sands, hidden coves and dramatic allowing visitors to a wide variety of water sports. From Cap San Antonio to the north down to Cap de la Nao further south and then on to Granadella cove , Javea is a superb example of Costa Blanca coastline at its best. Sailing, diving and swimming are superb. To the north, the coast offers the chance to dive around San Antonio marine reserve. Boats are available for hire at the port. In summer it's possible to sail up the coast to Denia or down the coast to Moraira. To the south of the port, the rocky coastline is perfect for diving whilst the long beach of fine sand further south is ideal for sunbathing and has summer facilities offering windsurfs or paddle boats for rent. The coast between San Martín and La Nao with the offshore islands of Portichol and Descubridor also provide ideal diving. This coastline ends with the beautiful Granadella cove
Jávea's fishing port and marina
The town's first pier was built in 1871. Nowadays, the modern fishing port has over twenty fishing boats. In the evening, one can watch the fish auction that takes place at the docks . The modern marina provides approximately 120 moorings and the Nautical Club in the centre of the port, has over 300 moorings.
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The Arenal beach, Jávea. Smooth golden sand, easy parking, promenade with good cafes, bars, restaurants. Red Cross post, lifeguard, foot showers, easy parking . Open-air cinema & evening craft market in summer. |
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The dramatic cliffs and lighthouse of Cap de La Nao. Stunning elevated views of the surrounding coastline. Excellent restaurant by the lighthouse. Very romantic! |
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The northern end of the Arenal beach, Jávea. Golden sand, easy parking, cafes, bars, restaurants. Red Cross post, lifeguard, foot showers, easy parking . Open-air cinema & evening craft market in summer. |
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Portichell Island seen from the road leading up to Cap de La Nao. Very scenic walks on the headland there. |
One of the small bays between Jávea and Granadella |
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The Arenal beach with Cap San Antonio in the background. Montgo mountain in the background overlooking Jávea. Some of the water's edge cafes at Arenal beach. |
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Coastal path allowing access along parts of the headland on the south side of the Arenal bay. |
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Jávea port and the promenade with shops, cafes & restaurants |
Coastal path following headland at the Arenal beach. |
EnterCap San Antonio seen from Jávea port. |
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Scenic waterfront promenade at the Jávea port beach |
Jávea port beach seen from south side of port |
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Spectacular wind & water erosion patterns on the cliff faces and some of the sea caves accessible by small boat en route from Jávea to Granadella. Boats enter these caves for sheltered fishing and snorkelling. |
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Children's play area on the Arenal Beach, Jávea |
Jávea port & promenade with shops, cafes & restaurants |
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Montgo mountain in the background overlooking Jávea. |
This photo and the photo to the left span the width of the bay of Arenal beach |
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Cliffs and sea caves en route to Granadella. Boats enter the caves for sheltered fishing / snorkelling. |
La Granadella bay, Jávea. Very calm, very clear water. |
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The exceptionally picturesque, horseshoe shaped Granadella cove, Jávea. Very calm, very clear water. The seagrass beds make it perfect for snorkelling. The bay is flanked by a forest of emerald pine trees. Good bar / restaurant. Can be reached by car or by boat. |
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The southern end of 'Arenal' beach, Javea. Good mix of restaurants, cafes and bars. During the summer there is also a good craft market on the nearby promenade. |
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