Javea and Area
The charming area of Javea lies between the Capes of San Antonio and La Noa, on the northern part of the Costa Blanca. From north to South, the capes of San Antonio, San Martin, Negre and La Nao crown the coastline, creating a series of coves blanketed with white, sun-bleached sand or shingle. You can choose between the busy beach of El Arenal which is ideal for children in the centre of the bay, or the quiet cove of Grandella, ideal for scuba diving or snorkelling. You can sunbathe with fellow sun worshippers on the nudist beach of Ambolo, discover the secrets of Barraca, Falsi, Pope od Tango and Caleta coves. The gentle waves separate the coast from the picturesque islands of Portichol and Descubidor, and sculpt the fabulous caves of Orguens and Tallada.
Perched on the mountain tops are the remains of ancient watchtowers reminding us how attractive this region was to the Berber pirates of ancient times. Further inland, the fields and vineyards cover the countryside around Javea, speckled here and there with farmhouses showing the typical 'riu-rau' silhouettes with characteristic arched porches, used for drying grapes to produce the regions famous raisins. To the north, the natural park of Montegro rises up to 753 meters above sea level, nurturing one of the most valuable botanical reserves in the Valencian region. A journey up the slopes shows a wealth of different vegetation, and provides extraordinary panoramic views from the top.
Javea
Jávea is a delightful old village set on a hilltop a couple of kilometres back from the sea. The peaceful seaside resort surrounds a rocky horseshoe bay cut off by cliffs at the other end. It is a low-key place, which thankfully has escaped high-rise hotels and apartment blocks. Many German and English families have set up home here, but also the Spanish have chosen Jávea as a favourite place for their seaside vacations. The old town is an immaculate little maze of whitewashed houses and pretty squares. Like most villages of this region it celebrates its local festival in July, which is a staging of the ancient battle between Moors and Christians. This lasts until the early hours of the morning and culminates with a spectacular firework show at the seafront. It is a good base for hiking in the Natural Park of mountain Montgó. Also there are excellent diving facilities as the Cape of Sant Antonio has been declared a marine reserve. Surrounding towns such as Dénia and Calpe can easily be reached by car and offer a wide range of beaches and activities. There are many festivals in Javea such as:
Fiesta of Jesus the Nazarene from April 28th to May 3rd
Fiesta of Our Lady of Loreto from September 1st to September 8th
Fogueres de Sant Joan on Midsummer night with fireworks
Festival of Moors and Christian on the 2nd fortnight of July
But even during the rest of the year the friendly, easy-going, open hearted and hospitable locals always find reasons for merrymaking, feasting and dancing, thereby keeping the Mediterranean spirit alive and providing the tourists with unforgettable memories. We have 7 villas in Javea.
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