Javea

Local Information

Javea Old Town

The pleasant old centre of Javea is worth passing a few hours one morning. Just wander around admiring the whitewashed buildings with Gothic features. Take a look in the Gothic Church of San Bartolome and visit the busy food market with its stalls full of fresh fish, fruits and vegetables from the region. There are several cafeterias to take a break near the Church. Also, there is a very helpful tourist information in the Plaza de la Iglesia (Church Square), who offer guided tours and will also provide you with a pamphlet which gives a suggested walking tour of the old quarters.

Javea Port

Nowadays most ports in tourist destinations have become trendy marinas with designer shopping outlets but this is not the case in Javea. It still functions as a fishing port with yachts moored in the same vicinity. It is very much a lived in area which is popular with visitors attracted by its lovely promenade with open air terrace restaurants and pleasant local bars. Views across the bay are spectacular. During the first week of September it is home to one of Spain's fiestas incorporating the bull runs.

Javea Beach

Playa de Arenal is Javea's beach area. There area numerous café bars and restaurants set back from the wide promenade. The beach itself is fabulous with fine golden sand. There are volleyball nets along the back of the beach which are popular later in the day and there are play areas for the kids.