Tourist information - Javea
Located amongst the capes of San Antonio and Nao, Javea is among the most essential tourist destinations throughout Costa Blanca. The historic quarter, located two kilometres away from the coastline, maintains an attractive architecture, with emblematic monuments like the church of San Bartolomé, the city's major spot.
One of the main appeals of this region is its coastline. Utmost, there are 20 kilometres of sands and hidden coves where the visitor can also enjoy a frolic in the water, as well as a great variety of water sports.
From Cape Nao to Granadella Cove, Jávea offers the visitor twenty kilometres of beaches as well as coves, perfect to savor the sun, the sea, and aquatic adventures.
This town in Costa Blanca, Alicante, reveals its more touristy aspect all over the area of the harbour. Along with a number of accommodations, restaurants, and recreational activities, in the harbour the visitor can engage in all kinds of aquatic adventures, such as sailing and windsurfing, or even take a boat adventure to Denia.
The beach of El Arenal is amongst the most emblematic of the coast of Jávea. On this place, near the Fontana Canal, is found the Parador de Turismo “Costa Blanca” (Inn), at a privileged location few metres away from the beach.
Between the islands of Portixol and Descubridor is one of the most incredible sections of the coastline. Crystal waters and also a breathtaking seabed make this place the ideal setting for scuba diving.
This water sport is also well-known at Granadella Cove which is, with its excellent, golden sand, another eye-catching spot in the coast of Jávea.
Found on a plain, on the foothill of the Montgó Massif, the historic quarter of Jávea was erected inland, throughout the fortified church of San Bartolomé, an attractive Isabelline Gothic building, made to defend the city against pirate attacks.
To the streets of the historic quarter, the visitor will be astonished at the local architecture, the grilles on the windows of houses, and the lintels of "coarse" stone.
Another must see in the journey throughout the city centre is the Archaeological and Ethnographic Museum, where we can all about the history of the town.
While, on the harbour, it's worthy to visit the church Our Lady of Loreto, which resembles the keel of a ship.
Jávea bases its gastronomy on typical Mediterranean foods. As it is common to the rest of the Valencia towns, the most famous dish is rice. Paella is perhaps the most well-known recipe, which here is prepared with beans and turnips, or baked. The fish from this region are presented either stewed or even fried, as well as in soup. Garlic and oil include the main ingredients of the emblematic sauce salsa ali-oli, served along the side of several dishes.
Almonds, raisins, figs, and oranges are the most typical fruits of this region, and are usually included in dessert recipes. Almond cake, turrón, and ice cream are one of the most tempting. To go with it, Jávea features wines with the label Designation of Origin - Alicante, misteleta (sweet wine) and horchata (a soft drink made with tiger nuts).
Jávea celebrates the holiday of the Virgin of Carmen on the 16th of July. A few days later, the weekend before last, the Moors and Christians festival takes place.
The outskirts of Jávea offers endless possibilities. The lighthouses and Cabo de San Antonio Marine Nature Reserve is definitely the locations of fantastic excursions for nature lovers. The visit may continue to the Montgó Nature Reserve, where the outline of the mountains dives into the Mediterranean, creating spectacular cliffs.
It is also possible to view the captivating town of Denia, the capital of the Marina Alta region. Teulada rises on the other side of Cape Nao. Moreover, next to Peñón de Ifach Nature Reserve is the town of Calpe, a harmonious place which includes managed to combine the conservation of its monumental heritage with touristic infrastructures.
Another interesting monumental town in the center of Costa Blanca is Villajoyosa, the capital of the Marina Baja region. And going across Sierra de Aitana, the northern interior of the province awaits, presenting a journey through Cocentaina, an important medieval town, with tiled houses and Arab streets. ¡
The mountains of Alicante cover the rough outline of Carracal de la Font Roja Nature Reserve on the northern side, along with the town of Alcoi, whose medieval historic quarter celebrates the festivity of "Moors and Christians" annually, declared of International Tourist Interest
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