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Many Tourist Attractions of Javea, Spain |
by Keith
Robinson
Lying in the shadow of the impressive Montgo Mountain on the Northern
Costa Blanca, you will find the Spanish town of Javea, a sought after
tourist and residential location, about an hour's drive north of Alicante.
A popular holiday destination, Javea attracts both Spanish and foreign
tourists alike with its unspoilt golden beaches, glorious weather,
historic buildings and churches and it's vast array of promenade boutiques,
bars and restaurants.
Various attractions in the area offer a wide range of leisure activities
such as the glass-bottomed ferry that has a twice-daily service between
Altea and Denia stopping en route at Javea, or a bus trip to the cultural
city of Valencia 1 hour to the north and last but not least, a visit
to the wonderful Theme and Water parks just 40 minutes away are a
must for families and grown ups alike.
The pleasant weather throughout the year makes Javea a year-round
tourist destination. In summers, the temperature reaches up to 40
degree Celsius while the winter temperatures are never lower than
10 degree Celsius. The high season in Javea is in the summer when
the tourist influx is at its peak. So if you are planning your trip
to Javea in the summer, be sure to book your hotel or vacation rental
well in advance.
The town of Javea is divided into three parts: Javea Pueblo (old town),
Javea Puerto (port area) and the Playa de Arenal (beach area).
Old Town
There is nothing more relaxing than strolling down the old town admiring
the Gothic architecture, of special interest is the historic church
of San Bartolome, built in the 12th century and still a major tourist
attraction. You can get tourist information at the Plaza de la Iglesia
or the church square and explore the quaint backstreets and shops
of the old town with it?s traditional townhouses and narrow alley
ways.
Javea Port
Unlike other ports that have become more trendy and bustling with
activity, the Javea port still retains its old world charm. Alongside
the luxury yachts you will find a beautiful promenade, open air terraces,
and various bars and restaurants. Come September and this fishing
port hosts the uniquely Spanish bull-fighting festival and in July,
the ever popular 'Moros and Christianos' carnival attracts many visitors
from all over the region.
Javea Beach
The
major beaches of Javea are the sandy Arenal and the 'pebbly' beaches
in the port.
Perfect for spending a relaxed day in the sun or whiling away the
hours playing volleyball,these beaches with their vast expanse of
golden sands are perfect for water activities, with scuba diving being
the most popular. You'll find a wide array of dive shops offering
introductory dives or the PADI courses. Of course, in the evening
when the sun sets there is nothing like meeting your friends or the
locals at the bars for some casual chit-chat or listen to some live
music over your favourite drink.
Nestling between the Cabo San Antonio and the cabo San Martin bays,
Javea is well-known for its scintillating views and wide ranging facilities.
One of the major sight-seeing attractions of the town is the Avenida
del Mediterraneo near the Javea arbour area. A promenade of bars,
fish restaurants and local ?rtesenia? shops attracts many visitors
all year round. If you prefer the outdoor life, you can check out
the trekking and horse riding routes, or make a visit to the dolphin
park 40 minutes away, a must for the nature enthusiast.
The Cabo San Antonio to the north of Javea is the most easterly point
of mainland Spain whilst on the opposite side of the valley there
is the Cabo de Nao hillside, whose major attraction is the picturesque
lighthouse and spectacular viewing point over the Mediterranean.
For further sightseeing you can also visit the nearby towns of Calpe,
Denia, Moraira, Altea, Benissa, Jalon and Gandia, or for the more
culturally minded, Valencia and Alicante, an hour's drive away, are
cities not to be missed.
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