Javea:
Javea Old Town retains many elements of its Medieval past including narrow winding streets, small squares and the 15th century church of San Bartholomew in Plaza de la Iglesia. Also of interest is the Archaeological and Ethnographic Museum in Calle Primicies s/n. The Port is a working port providing fresh fish to the area and hosts a wide variety of shops and cafes. The Arenal beach is a sandy beach which is raked at the end of each day. On the esplanade which adjoins the beach, a variety of bars and restaurants can be found and, during the summer evenings, there are numerous stalls selling handicrafts and jewellery and also musicians and portrait artists.
Leisure Activities:
The tourist office offers free guided walks of the area in English and Spanish during the summer. Also in summer, pleasure boats sail between Cabo San Antonio and Denia up to 3 times a day. Accompanied horse rides and lessons are available at the Centro Hipico Javea. There are a number of activities for children in the Benidorm area which include Mundomar Marine Park, Aqualandia Water Park and Terra Mitica 'historical' theme park. El Vergel safari park is 20 minutes north (near Denia) and also in the area are a number of go-karting tracks. Javea has one of the most attractive seaports along the Mediterranean, due both to its location and to its unsurpassed fishing and sports installations. The modern Yacht Club at the sports marina has nearly 300 berths and facilities for all types of water sports, sailing, fishing, scuba diving, water skiing, windsurfing etc
Golfing Information:
Within 10 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 and is easy to play and relatively flat. The Olazabal designed La Sella Golf Course 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 and presents a very good challenge. Within a half hour drive north in Oliva is Oliva Nova Golf Club, designed by Seve Ballesteros. This testing course has 18 holes, is par 72 and 7,051 metres. Near Benidorm you have the two new Real de Faula championship courses (long and short courses) which are also highly recommended.
