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Things to Do  

This villa must be worth something now

This villa must be worth something now, Jávea

 rachel_sun Says:  under-construction 

Information on the sea front

Information on the sea front, Jávea

 ranger49 Says:  There are a number of TIO's located in different locations in Javea; the two we used most were the one on the sea front and the one up the hill n Javea town.The one by the sea was not only very helpful but so pretty ! 

Sunday Morning on the "Prom"

Sunday Morning on the "Prom", Jávea

 ranger49 Says:  We used to like to go down to the seafront for coffee and particularly enjoyed it on a Sunday morning. Our favouritwe cafe was the one nearest to the Tourist Information Office we arrived early enough for my sister-in-law to fo a little people before there were too many... 

Cabo de la Nao

Cabo de la Nao, Jávea

 cleomedes Says:  Cap de la Nau, Cabo de la Nao in Spanish literally Cape of the Ship, is a headland located in the town of Javea. It is rocky, steep and mostly composed of limestone. It marks the southern limit of the Bay of Valencia. A lighthouse is located 120 meters over the sea level. 

Visit the port and the Fishermen

Visit the port and the Fishermen, Jávea

 ranger49 Says:  Do go down to the port and particularly to the fishing port.It is very colourful and there is always something going on there. The boats have so many floats and "what-have-yous" on them they appear to be always adorned for a festival. But that is just the way they are.When... 

Things to do in Moraira Area

Things to do in Moraira Area, Jávea

 VillaServers Says:  A good info website for the Moraira Area Moraira-Info.com 

View of Cap San Antonio from the Arenal

View of Cap San Antonio from the Arenal, Jávea

 nada1712 Says:  The flat rock of Cap San Antonio is a glorious site in the early morning from the beach. 

LA NAO CAPE

LA NAO CAPE, Jávea

 Hosell Says:  Cabo de la Nao is a cape near Javea which is 116 m (380.5 ft) high. It is located in the very east of the Costa Blanca and offers fantastic panoramic views .Also here you will find a beautiful lighthouse!.On top of the mountain, you will find an excellent restaurant with low... 

NATURAL PARK OF MONTGO

NATURAL PARK OF MONTGO, Jávea

 Hosell Says:  If you are a nature lover,then a must see in the area is THE NATURAL PARK OF MONGÓ, It is the mountain Montgó which is 753 m (2470 ft) high, offering a phantastic view over the natural park.Also from here you'll see also some awesome views of the city and Mediterranean... 

Hotels  

Parador

 2 Reviews and 46 Opinions  We usually rent a house for any stay away from home longer than a few days but because we travel by... 

Hotel El Rodat (Ctra Al Cabo De La Nao S N.)

 1 Review and 47 Opinions  We got upgraded to a full suite, which has a king bed, seating area, full en-suite, and a patio that... 

Restaurants  

The Dining Room: Simply (very) good food...

The Dining Room: Simply (very) good food..., Jávea

 TheParisian Says:  We had this fantastic experience with my wife during the week of april 21st. We were trying to avoid all the tourist traps along the boardwalk. We saw during the afternoon the exterior of the Dining Room which has an aspect of "fashion lounge". Returning at the hotel (the... 

Los Remos: Great Seafood

Los Remos: Great Seafood, Jávea

 npsdguy Says:  The restaurant is located on the beach in the Arenal district of Javea. It has a large outside section as well as inside. The menu uses local ingredients and has a good selection of seafood and meats. Great combinations like King Crab Guacamole for starters, foie Gras, and... 

La Nao Restaurant: Nice place with awesome views!!

La Nao Restaurant: Nice place with awesome views!!, Jávea

 Hosell Says:  This is a very good restaurant very close to Javea,it is located at La Nao Cape.I didn't had a meal here,because during my visit here,it was on the afternoon,but I saw the carte menu,and I can tell you that has some nice local and international dishes at a very reasonable... 

Tertulia: spanish meals in the old town

Tertulia: spanish meals in the old town, Jávea

 molineros Says:  very autentic restaurant in the old town,Take the steps down from the church an you will easy find it.Menue prices from 7,50 to 15 Euros 3 courses including wine .Reservation is recommended Lamb roast 

Transportation  

car rental with office in the airports

car rental with office in the airports, Jávea

 molineros Says:  we hired a Europa Goldcar ,good prices and desks at the arrivals in the airports Alicante and Valencia 

Local Customs  

More Moors and Christians - fantastic!

More Moors and Christians - fantastic!, Jávea

 nada1712 Says:  This is quite spectacular and must not be missed. The effort that goes into the costumes is amazing 

Moors and Christians Festivals

Moors and Christians Festivals, Jávea

 nada1712 Says:  These wonderful parades celebrating the win of Christians over the Moors all those years ago is featured in every Spanish town on the Costa Blanca. They remember the invasion of the Moors and how the Christians overcame them. Locals dress up as either a Moor or a Christian... 

Warnings Or Dangers  

Crime

Crime, Jávea

 rachel_sun Says:  Recently near Alicante there have been gangs of people targeting tourists arriving at Alicante airport getting hire cars by highjacking them on the motorway.They follow you for a few miles and then clip your car so you have to pull over and then they nick your hire car and... 

Off The Beaten Path  

Guadalest - a well worn beaten path from Javea

Guadalest -  a well worn  beaten path from Javea, Jávea

 ranger49 Says:  Some of the most popular day trips from Javea are destinations in their own right. (See my Altea and Alicante pages).But if you are prepared to get up early, before the coaches set off from the coast, and close your eyes to the tacky tourist shops in Guadalest, it is quite a... 

Canary Island Date Palm

Canary Island Date Palm, Jávea

 nada1712 Says:  We named the villa after the lovely palms which abound in the garden 

Favorites  

Beaches to see around

Beaches to see around, Jávea

 Marislova Says:  Around Javea port beach, you will find a lot of beautiful viewpoints at the hills and the beaches down there. All blue sea flags. All those place you can reach only by car and some by walking through the hills. Most of those beautiful beaches are considered rock beaches.... 

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The People

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 Idyll - We have bought a villa in Javea as a second home. The beautiful fresh air of this part of Costa Blanca makes it so pleasurable to live. This is due to the unique position of Javea on the Iberian... 

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Questions and Answers

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Q:  Hola! I'm going to Spain this summer and I would like to know if you have any experience or tips for dive spots near Javea ?... 

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A: Hi Patrick, Greetings from Madrid! I dove once un Javea but didnt see much as I was just doing my first open water dives as part of the PADI course I did in Madrid. I... 

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JAVEA and Coastline of Alicante

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 Javea is located on coastline at north of Alicante provice,between the Capes of Gata and La Nao.The city it is protected from winds for a high mountain located just behind the city,and it is called...... 

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Idyll

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 We have bought a villa in Javea as a second home. The beautiful fresh air of this part of Costa Blanca makes it so pleasurable to live. This is due to the unique position of Javea on the Iberian... 

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Rachel_Suns Javea Page

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 This is about my trip to Javea,the orange blossom coast,north costa blanca.UNDER CONSTRUCTION-INFO COMING VERY SOON. 

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British but not tacky

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 We spent some of our time driving around Javea, admiring the beautiful villas with hill top views. This place really is home to some extravagent private villas. 

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Javea - a town under construction!

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 My Title for this page was simply intended to make it clear that I intended to return to add some text but when I opened it now, it seemed apt - so it is staying! Javea is under construction - if not... 

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