Jávea, locally known as Xábia, is also called the pearl of the Costa Blanca. And rightly so! This enchanting place surprises and immediately grabs you with the fine mix of authentic old streets, cozy beaches and boulevards and the most beautiful bays. The azure blue coastline is breathtakingly beautiful and unlike Benidorm, for example, there are no high apartment buildings or hotels to be found. Instead, there is the impressive Montgó mountain, also called the Elephant, which is no less than 753 meters high. And of which they say that once you have looked it in the eye, you will definitely come back to Jávea. The city of Jávea consists of 3 sub-areas, all three very different. In the historic center you stroll through the cute narrow old streets with small Spanish cafes and cute boutiques. In the lively harbour lie the authentic fishing boats a few metres from the pebble beach ‘La Grava’ and along the beautiful boulevard you will find a varied range of cozy tapas restaurants, cozy coffee shops and some more chic restaurants. And in the ‘Arenal’ area you will find the only sandy beach of Jávea with cozy beach beds in high season, live music on various days in the varied catering offer along the promenade.
As you explore the old town of Jávea, you’ll notice the authentic Spanish atmosphere with narrow, cobbled streets and historic buildings that exude medieval grandeur. One striking building is the Iglesia de San Bartolomé, famous for its impressive architecture. Next to the church is the covered market hall, a must-visit for lovers of fresh Spanish produce. Here you’ll find everything from local cheeses to fresh fruit and vegetables, ideal for sampling the flavours of the region. Further into the historic centre, you’ll find a network of narrow alleyways, dotted with small restaurants and cafés. This is the perfect place to stop for a coffee or light lunch as you watch the daily life of Jávea. Jávea’s harbour, known as Duanes de la Mar, is a vibrant part of the town with the constant bustle of fishing boats bringing in fresh fish daily. A visit to the La Lonja fish market is definitely worth it for lovers of fresh seafood. Around the harbour there are many charming shops and restaurants where you can enjoy freshly caught fish, prepared in a delicious lunch or dinner. The nearby beautiful beach contributes to the lively atmosphere of the area and offers something for everyone. In addition to the fishing harbour, Duanes de la Mar also has a marina, where water sports enthusiasts such as fishing, diving and boat rental can indulge themselves. The harbour of Jávea, known as Duanes de la Mar, is a vibrant part of the town with the constant activity of fishing boats that bring in fresh fish every day. A visit to the fish market La Lonja is definitely worth it for lovers of fresh seafood. Around the harbour there are many charming shops and restaurants where you can enjoy freshly caught fish, prepared in a delicious lunch or dinner. The nearby beautiful beach contributes to the lively atmosphere of the area and offers something for everyone. In addition to the fishing harbour, Duanes de la Mar also has a marina, where water sports enthusiasts such as fishing, diving and boat rental can indulge themselves.