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On a trip to Jávea, you can look forward to a heady mix of spectacular coves with offshore islets and marine life, sandy beaches and the buzz of the town. There’s loads to do here; no shortage of places to eat, and a viewpoint route above the sea that leads you past old ethnographic features, cliffs and wilder stretches of coast.
Jávea, in Alicante, has beautiful beaches and coves in spades, but there are just as many reasons to put on your walking shoes or head out on two wheels. And once you’ve worked up an appetite, there’s a great food and leisure scene to dip into. Fancy seeking out some of the most photogenic whitewashed villages along our coast?
Things to see in Jávea
Architecture and heritage: as you wander through Jávea, have a nosey round the San Bartolomé Apóstol Parish Church whose origins date back to the 16th century. The oldest streets of this town are lined with stately homes, chapels and Spanish squares. And in the surroundings, chapels and old watchtowers look out over a landscape dotted with traditional riuraus, whose graceful arches once sheltered grapes as they dried to make raisins.
Viewpoint Route: follow this route between the sea and mountains, linking 15 viewpoints around Jávea. It runs from Cap de Sant Antoni and its windmills to Cap de la Nau, passing places such as Séquia de la Nòria, with its Roman salt pans and wild cliffs. You can explore it by car or walk it one section at a time, with countless opportunities to reach for your camera along the way.
Montgó Natural Park: a haven for Mediterranean biodiversity, where cliffs, trails winding between windmills and chapels, and a wealth of wildlife share the landscape. Head here for hiking or birdwatching.
What are the best beaches and coves in Jávea, Alicante?
Primer Muntanyar beach: a shingle and rocky beach that is also home to a 1st-century archaeological site.
Arenal beach: a beach beside the promenade, with a great atmosphere and a full range of services.
Blanca cove: dramatic cliff views and pristine waters perfect for discovering the marine life beneath the surface.
La Grava beach: a quieter beach that works particularly well for families, with clear water where you can watch the fish swimming below.
Barraca or Portitxol cove: surrounded by cliffs, this beautiful cove is one of the most standout places in Jávea. Just offshore lies a small island that provides a refuge for biodiversity and is also home to archaeological remains.
Granadella cove: this stunning cove is reason enough to put Jávea on your travel plans, particularly for the landscape created by woodland reaching almost to the water’s edge.
Things to see and do in Jávea over a weekend
If you only have a couple of days in Jávea, spend some time by the beach, head up to one of the viewpoints and get a few photos with the Mediterranean as your backdrop. Afterwards, find a table at one of Jávea’s many sea-view terraces and see what the local food scene has to offer.
Thanks to the mild climate, the swimming season can stretch well beyond the summer months, so a splash around in the Mediterranean is tempting for much of the year. Or make for Portitxol cove, where old fishermen’s houses sit against the blue of the sea and make a beautiful backdrop for photos.
Things to do in Jávea, Alicante, on holiday
With a few more days in Jávea, you can venture into the towns and villages of La Marina Alta, perhaps following this itinerary as far as El Castell de Guadalest. Dénia, Teulada-Moraira and Benitachell are also worth adding to your plans.
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