Javea (Xavea)

Costa Blanca, Spain

Javea (Xavea) is a traditional Spanish small coastal town about 50 miles (80km) north-east of Alicante. It's situated on top of a hill against the backdrop of Mount Montgo and just a short distance from the lovely horseshoe bay and fishing port of Aduanas de Mar.

The promenade is very popular and full of restaurants and bars with excellent views across the bay. Playa de Arenal is the local beach where you'll find a variety of cafes and restaurants. If you like diving, Cabo de San Antonio has excellent diving and there are many scuba diving shops offering indroductory courses and PADI courses.

The Parc Natural Montgo offers a variety of trails which hikers will enjoy. Just contact the local tourist office and they'll give you a booklet of the Nature Parks and Trekking Routes.

All Spanish towns love fiestas and Xavea is no exception. As well as the 'Moors and Christians' fiesta, there's the Fiesta of the 'Virgen de Loreto' patron of the port of Duanes de la Mar. The celebrations include processions with floats, firework displays and 'Bous a la Mar' - bull-running on the jetty. Local boys jump into the sea and at the same time try to encourage a small bull to jump with them.

Due to the strict building regulations, there are no high rise hotels and apartment blocks, only loads of lovely Villas.

Hotels in Xavea

The luxurious El Rodat hotel is around four kilometres from the centre of Xavea where guests will find plenty of shops and entertainment venues. The nearest sandy beach and public transport stop is a stone’s throw away from the hotel.

Parador De Xavea

The spacious air conditioned rooms are comfortable and feature marble floors and offer a minibar, piped music, a safe, satellite TV and a balcony with beautiful views over the Mediterranean.

Turisjavea

Transfer from the island's airport to the rambling holiday village takes approximately 1 hour 30 minutes.

Villas Monte Javea

Getting Here

Bus services operate between Xavea and Alicante, Valencia and the bus station is in the old town. You can take a bus from Valencia, Alicante or take a taxi/bus from Denia.

By Train

There are no trains in Xavea so you must go to Gandia train station and take the train to Valencia (journey from Gandia takes about 55 mins). Tickets can be purchased online at Renfe