Javea

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Jávea, a beautiful town

Jávea is one of the most beautiful towns on the Costa Blanca.

Now, Jávea is a popular tourist destination.

So, if you like beaches and the Blue Mediterranean Sea it is the place to be.

Arenal Beach

In fact, the town has over 20 kilometers of coast. As a result, there are all sorts of beaches. Some of them have the Blue Flag. You find Sandy beaches but also very nice coves. For instance, the beach of “La Granadella” has a very nice cove. The place for snorkeling.

CLIMATE

The weather is mostly sunny. It has a typical  Mediterranean climate. This means      Sunny hot summers. But also sunny mild winters. In winter with an average temperature of 18 to 20 degrees. In summer from 25 to 30.

WHAT TO SEE IN JAVEA

Toward the village,you find a historic center. With nearly Middle Ages  narrow streets to walk in. In pas , Javea had walls around the center. Presently, you can see some remains of these fortifications.

If you want to see a church in pure Valencia Gothic style than the San Bartolomé church is in the place to visit. In the 16th century,is was build with local sandstone. The church has a military look. In the past, the pirates or Corsairs were a threat to the town nearby the coast. On the Bartolomé church you can see even the loopholes for the guns and arrows.

After the boulevard promenade,  there is a choice  of shopping possibilities.

Overlooking the Port and Old Town

NATURE
In the northwest of the town rises a nearly 750 meters rock. The summit is achievable with a good pair of shoes. The path to the summit is gentle.
It is worth the walking. Because at the top, you can see the Mediterranean Sea and the bay. 
Another very nice view you can get from the Massif  Montgo and the Cabo la nao. With a bit of luck, you can see the island of Ibiza.

HOW TO  GET THERE.
Most tourist arrive at Alicante airport. El alter  is of  100 kilometers drive on the highway.
The airport of  Valencia is 100 kilometers  drive away.

MARKET
Busy market on thursday. It is the place  to be food: fruit, vegetables, meat and fish. But also for shoes, bags,clothes and holiday souvenirs.

CUISINE 

The bars and the restaurant have a large choice of typical Spanish food. To sum: fish, seafood, tapa’s, paella...

But also a great choice of international restaurants. Like Isla Bonita