Leisure activities:
Javea with its natural coastline invites you for pleasure walks. Many local restaurants, bars and discos help to fill the leisure hours. There is a choice of beaches for those seeking relaxation, windsurfing or sailing for the lovers of the water sports with school for the beginners, mountain walks for those more daring; 10 pin bowling, table tennis or golf, all according to interest. If you choose, about 30 min by car can take you to places like Safari park, Terra Mitica, Aqualandia water adventure, Cueva (cave) de Calaveras, Fuentes (springs) del Algar, historical beauty spot of Guadalest etc...
History and culture:
From the ancient times the Greeks, Phoenicians, Romans and Moors settled in Javea. Early last century an ancient treasure was discovered at the base of mount Montgo whose peak dominates north westernly view. There is a museum and an ancient defensive tower now converted into a church. Above the town, on top of the hill the turrets of ancient windmills watch over and wait... Not far are the ruins of an ancient hermitage.
The local population preserves Spanish culture with folklore bursting into view during fiestas, processions or bull chasing held at any pretext during the year. The local brass band invariably takes part in celebrations filling the air with majestic music fitting the occasion and enhancing the spirit.
Climate and local conditions:
The climate is warm and notably moderate; fresh cooling breeze brings a welcome relief during the summer months whilst the local hills provide good shelter in the winter. The crisp clear air, often saturated with jasmine and pine scent makes you enjoy the day. Local produce and fruit is abundant around. The wine is available from the barrel if preferred, local honey can be bought in bulk. Fresh fish caught by local fishermen is sold in the port in the evening. The street market is open every Thursday serving products ranging from the leatherware, clothing, handicrafts to food and fruit. Javea is the sort of town which the more you know it the more you like it.
Other Activities:
sailing, snorkeling, trampolining
