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Javea, Xabia

From San Antonio to La Nau. From Granadella to La Barraca. From the Arenal to Ambolo. From Montgó to the Mediterranean. Jávea is capes, coves, beaches by definition Nature. A natural, unique environment because of its distinctive morphology which converts the sea into a series of never-ending experiences as it meets the coast, be it beach or cliff, and always observed by those urban eyes, which as though hidden and expectant, watch from within the mountain. Javea opens its interior to the Mediterranean, which has sculpted with its ebb and flow, the particular natural scenery of the coast.

Touristic an maritime town on the Costa Blanca, is situated between the San Antonio and La Nao capes, enjoying the impressive and magnificent protection of the Montgó (2470 feet).

A clear and pleasant Mediterranean washes its 16 miles of beaches, coves and cliffs.

The town has as historical nucleus with Tosca porticoes, gothic bay windows, wrought iron windows bars and balcony railings, luminous patios...

The fortress church San Bartolomé is an example of late gothic with a defensive character. The house of Felipe Bañuls, an early XVII century town-mansion harbouring today the Municipal Archaeological and Ethnographical Soler blasco Museum. This museum shelters as well as prehistoric, Iberian, Roman Medieval, Islamic and Christian remains, and a special attention is to be paid to a replica of the Javea´s Iberian treasure.

Aduanas del Mar is an urban center developed around the harbour, formed by this maritime and touristic ward. A visit to the Mare de Deu de Loreto Church, fine example of expressionist architecture build during the 60s is a must.

The Arenal area is the commercial, estival and in center of the town. In the Montgó Natural Park (Les Planes) stand the remains of the XIV.XVIII century windmills.

Big complementary offer: cultural or commercial centers, sport complexes, port, golf course, tennis and skin diving,etc...

Various restaurants with national and international specialities.

Nightlife is provided by its discotheques, pubs, disco bars, cafés, etc...