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About Javea

Javea is situated halfway between Valencia and Alicante on Spain’s White Coast, better known as the Costa Blanca. Javea has been classified by the World Health Authority as ‘environmentally near perfect’. Both Alicante and Valencia Airports are about an hours drive of Javea.

The Medieval Town

The old town of Javea is set back from the coastline, and retains much of its Spanish character, with narrow streets lined with whitewashed houses, dating back to the XVI Century.

The church of Sant Bertomeu in the heart of the old town has an inner wall dating back to 1244, when King Jaime the Conqueror defeated the Moors here. The outside bears the scars of the Spanish Civil War, which took place seven centuries later.

There is a busy daily market selling fresh fruit and vegetables, as well as freshly caught fish in the evening. There is a large market on Thursday morning.

Javea Port

Javea's port is a more tourist-centric area than the old town with a large choice of more modern restaurants, bars and shops to visit. Javea Port has character and charm; and a stroll down the promenade on a warm summers evening is well worth experiencing.

The marina bustles with private yachts, cruisers and traditional fishing vessels, that land their catches at the port daily.

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What to do in and around Javea

Sporting facilities

Golf:

9 hole course at Club de Golf Javea (Tel: 96/579 25 84 or email Club de Golf Javea for details), and an 18 hole at La Sella, near Denia and 15 miles from Mont Javea. The hilly 9 hole course AT Club de Ifach is near Moraira. Handicap certificates are mandatory. You will need to give at least 24 hours notice before playing. There is a minimum limit of people that can play at Club de Golf Javea (4) and at La Sella (2-4).

Tennis:

Club de Tenis Xábia is near El Arenal beach (Tel: 96/579 02 89 or email Club de Tenis Xábia for details).

Watersports:

Visit Javea Port's website (Spanish only) for details of events around the port. Javea's coastline is popular with snorklers and divers; visit Buceo Cabo La Nao's website for details of dive sites.

Fishing:

Contact Sport Fishing, Tours de Pesca on 639 677 523

Horse riding:

Located at Centro Hipico, Javea (Tel: 96/597 40 21) and Escuela de Equiacion, La Sella, near Valencia.

Bowling:

Email Javea Green Bowling or telephone 96/577 15 53.

Karting:

The nearest karting centre is Karting Laguna Javea, telephone 96/579 57 11.

Theme and water parks

All of those listed are within 45 minute drive from Javea.

Aqualandia Water Park: various water rides and plenty to keep the children amused.

Mundomar is an exotic animal park and marina, suitable for all ages.

Terra Mitica is a recently constructed theme park, with various rides for all ages.