Javea,
is a town of great beauty, magical landscapes, a haven of peace and serenity.
Here, nature has been so generous
and splendid that it is difficult to find a similar place. The sea is
pure blue, clean and revealing. The mountain, washed by the Mediterranean
sea, offers us lush vegetation and many local species of flora and fauna.
Javea-Xabia, in the Land of Valencia, is a tourist and maritime town on
the Costa Blanca.
It is situated between the
San Antonio and La Nao capes, enjoying the impressive and magnificent
protection of Mount Montgó.
The clean, warm, blue Mediterranean
Sea washes its miles of beaches, coves and cliffs where you can enjoy
hours of sun and sea. With its variety of landscape, its mild year round
climate Javea is a jewel on the Costa Blanca.
Javea itself is a small, historic
town , free of high rise buildings offering a relaxing holiday and contact
with a friendly and forthcoming local population.
Javea old town is steeped in
history, with tosca stone porticoes, gothic bay windows, wrought iron
window bars and balcony railings. The church of San Bartolemé in
the town centre is an example of late gothic with a defensive character.
The "Soler Blasco"
Archaeological Museum is close by in the narrow streets and offers a wealth
of information about the Iberian history. Nearby you can find the covered
indoor market selling all sorts of household goods, fruit, vegetables,
meat and fresh fish brought up from the Port daily.
The importance of the town´s
maritime activities can be seen in the port zone, known as Aduanas de
Mar with its lovely sea promenade and its various fish restaurants. Aduanas
del Mar is the area generally known as the Port. The harbour where the
fishing boats dock with their daily catch lies next to the very attractive
marina full of interesting boats.
Dominating the fishing port
is the modern silhouette of the church of Nestra Senora de Loreto; with
a roof imitating a ship´s hull. Outside the town, following the
road to the San Antonio cape, the architectural sites include the monastery
of Nuestra Senora de los Angeles, a series of small hermitages clutching
the slopes of the mountain and some ancient windmills.
The wonderful maritime architecture
of the Santa Maria de Loreto church, with a roof imitating a ship’s
hull must be seen, and is well worth a visit.
Pavement cafés and bars overlooking the Mediterranean invite you
to sit and have a drink and just enjoy the ambience of the Port, after
completing your shopping.
The
Arenal area is the commercial and tourist part of Javea .The beautiful,
sandy bay is planted with palm trees and has play areas for children.
The bay is fringed by the promenade with its wonderful choice of bars
and restaurants offering national and international specialities. Interesting
shops and boutiques abound.
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