Reflecting the tranquil ambience of Valencia coupled
with the sun and fun atmosphere of Spain's popular Costa Blanca
holiday coast, Javea (or Xàbia as it is spelt in Valenciano) is a
pretty holiday resort town set between the capes of San
Antonio and La Nao, about 80km north-east of Alicante in the north
of the province, with the Mediterranean Sea found on the
entire east of its coast (more)...
Sunlight is the universal state when it comes to climate in the
area and in Javea. The winters are temperate and sunny the summers
are wonderful and hot (more)...
Javea has a varied landscape and rugged terrain, which has been
shaped over centuries by the influence of sea and wind. Few cities
can boast such a rich natural heritage that confers its variety of
landscapes. There are several areas protected as Natural
Parks, a Marine Reserve and six vegetation micro reserves. One
can enjoy the many options via different hiking trails and
viewpoints.
The area was first inhabited in prehistoric times, 30,000 years
ago by cave dwellers on Montgó. Subsequent residents have included
Stone Age, Romans, Greeks, Phoenicians, Visigoths, Germanic,
Carthaginians and Moors, Bronze-age peoples.
Roman fishing boats used the port, and there is evidence that
dates the Roman occupation of Javea to the 2nd century BC, making
Javea the oldest known Roman site on the coast with a commercial
port for fish and minerals (more)...
Javea has wide and rich cultural offerings that accompany the
mild climate making it possible to enjoy the town and its surrounds
throughout the year. Various activities such as exhibitions,
conferences, theatre, music concerts, movies, etc. take place
in different parts of Javea and its cultural facilities
(more)...
In Javea, as in the rest of Valencia, there live two official
languages in bilingual setting, Valencian and Castilian. As
is clear from the legal texts, all Valencians have the right to use
both official languages and the duty to know them (more)...