Moraira & El Portet:
Quite simply this small beach side resort is the 'Jewel in the Crown'. In keeping with this region there are no high rise apartments. There has been considerable investment in the resort and its infrastructure over recent years and it shows from the tree-lined streets, designer shops, beachside cafes and large marina it has an exclusive feel. El Portet is just the other side of the Marina in a secluded cove other than the beautiful beach and a couple of bars & restaurants that literally back on to the beach there is very little here. This is a great spot to have a beer and watch the sun go down.
Javea:
Lies between pine-covered Cabo De La Nao to the south and Cabo De San Antonio to the north. The town is ideal for a family holiday, especially in spring when the area is ablaze with blossom from the almonds, and the scents of orange and lemon trees fill the air. The World Health Organisation has proclaimed Javea to be 'environmentally near perfect' and you can bask in the Costa Blanca's brightest sunshine here on about 320 days of the year. Javea Town nestles at the foot of 2,500 feet Mount Montgo, a designated nature reserve. It boasts a 16th century church, covered market, and for the historically minded a Museum housing a nationally important collection of rare Iberian finds from Montgo. After exploring the town's fascinating narrow streets you can make your way to the old fishing port about 1 mile away. To the south of the old town lies the Arenal beach, a broad crescent of fine golden sand backed by a promenade of shops and restaurants.
Golf:
Golfing activities within 5 minutes drive of the villa is Javea Golf Club situated between Moraira and Javea and is open all year round. The course is a 9 hole, par 72 and 3,035 metres. The course is easy to play and relatively flat. Other facilities include: driving range, putting green, heated swimming pool, club bar and restaurant. La Sella Golf Club is 15 minutes drive inland near the village of Jesus Pobre. The course has 18 holes, par 72 and is 6,029 metres. The course although flat has many trees and water obstacles. This is a private members club open to the public. Facilities include: driving range, putting green, motorised trolleys, club bar, lounge bar, restaurant and swimming pool. Both Javea and La Sella clubs have tennis and squash courts. Within a half hour drive north in Oliva is Oliva Nova Golf Club, designed by Seve Ballesteros. This testing course 18 holes, par 72 and 7,050 metres. The club has a shop, driving range, restaurant, swimming pool and fitness centre.
