Javea is location on the plain of the Montgo mountain range which stretches inland from the coast. The old town of Javea is built around the fortified church of San Bartolomé which was designed to repel pirates. In the narrow roads of the old town visitors are drawn by the many examples of old, traditional architecture such as the old iron grills and stone window sills.
In the town centre there is the museum of archeology and ethnology which focuses on the region and along by the port is the unusual modernistic church Nuestra Senora de Loreto designed in the form of a boat.
There are many excellent beaches, the main one is El Arenel, a wide sandy beach backed by excellent cafes and restaurants. El Portixol ii is perfect for diving and kayaking around the nearby rocks. La Grava is a stony beach near the port which has sun loungers for hire, nice clear sea and excellent restaurants and cafes nearby. La Granadella is a small beach by the Cap de la Nao, a lovely setting with turquoise water. The Playa de Las Rocas is favoured for walks and fishing. La Caleta or Cala Blanca at Cap san Martin is a rocky area with fabulous views. I Montanar is a long straight beach with lots of parking space. Cala Cap Marti is best accessed by boat, here the sea is full of fish and its great for diving around the rocks and caves. El Portixol or La Barraca at Cabo San Martin lies in a bay surrounded by pine woods and is another excellent location for diving. Ambolo is the naturist beach.
The Javea golf club is set back around 5km from the beach. Its an 18 hole par 72 course created by Francisco Moreno and is open all year round.
The Montgo natural park is a very pretty spot and there are some delightful walks, so do take your boots if you are a keen walker as evenings and early mornings can be delightful. There are lots of flora and fauna to enjoy amidst the woodland and cliff tops.
The local cuisine is delicious with something for everyone from classic English dishes through to Valencian regional specialities. There are lots of rice based dishes such as paella, fresh fish which is beautifully cooked and marvelous deserts often laced with local almonds. The local wine is pretty good too, mainly originating from Alicante.
The climate is fantastic, mild all year round with little rain. UNESCO said that the climate in Javea was ideal.