Special Holidays - An Introduction To Javea

Javea

This town is the eastern most tip of Spain and is known as amanecer de espana or the dawn of Spain. Around 100 kilometres away from both, javea is equidistant from Valencia and Alicante.

Which forms the eye of the "elephant", the more adventurous can explore the cave. Affectionately called "Elephant Mountain", dominating the skyline and guarding the town is Montgo.

Places to Visit

Massive construction activity is blurring these distinct zones and it is becoming increasingly difficult to accurately identify where one area ends and the other begins. Port and Arenal Beach, javea has three distinct areas: Old Town.

Its narrow streets and lovely wrought iron balconies lend an old world charm which is hard to find anywhere else. The Old Town retains its Spanish ambience since there is a strict control over new construction.

Port

Especially for city bred tourists and you may drop by just to soak in the ambience, it is a very unusual sight. It is a busy fisherman's port where unique fish auctions are held every afternoon when the boats unload their catches.

The wooden ceiling is in the shape of the hull of a boat, inside. Looking like some kind of a concrete crown, is barely recognisable as a church from the outside, as it is known, the fishermen's church.

Arenal Beach

Ending in a cul-de-sac beside a very pretty cove, the road follows the coastline past seafront properties. Restaurants, bars & with lots of shops, this is the hottest spot in Javea.

Which is a favourite with divers, from the most northerly beach below San Antonio lighthouse right round to the Granadella beach, all along the picturesque coastline; including a nudist beach, other Beaches
There are numerous beaches.

Lighthouses

All of them provide fabulous views of the sea and the bay, beyond Costa Nova and Balcon al Mar, cabo La Nao, above the port, the San Antonio lighthouse. There are three lighthouses in Javea.

History

But now it has been reduced to a small fishing harbour. Way back in 1871 the port was a throbbing hub. Around typical Spanish squares, the old town hasn't changed much over last few centuries and has retained some traditionally built houses.

Where to Go

You simply can't miss out on a trip to Gata de Gorgos to witness the intricacies of wicker craft. And Vail de Laguart, vall de Gallinera, vall d'Alcala, visit Vall d'Ebo, to get a taste of the Moorish culture.

They must also visit the Museum of Modern Art in Valencia. For art lovers a veritable feast of abstract art awaits them at Eusebio Sempere Museum in Alicante.

Types of Properties

Apartments and houses within the town or even pick up large tracts of land in the rolling countryside, you can buy villas.

Maybe because of its popularity among tourists real estate in Javea is more expensive then its neighbours.

Conclusion

It has a beautiful sandy beach and several excellent golf courses. Are substantially lower, a small town just south of Javea, real estate rates in Moraira.