Jávea, Costa Blanca
Three towns in one — old town, port and the sandy Arenal bay.
Costa Blanca · Alicante
About Jávea
Jávea (Xàbia) is really three places: a honey-stone old town inland, a working port, and the Arenal, the only proper sandy beach for miles.
Behind it all sits the Montgó massif, and to the east the Cabo de San Antonio and Cabo de la Nao capes with their coves and viewpoints.
Jávea sits on the Costa Blanca in the province of Alicante.
Open the larger mapThings to do
- The old town market hall and Sunday market
- Cabo de la Nao lighthouse and viewpoints
- Snorkelling at Cala Granadella
- The port's fish restaurants
Best beaches
- Arenal — sand, showers and lifeguards
- Cala Granadella — pebble, crystal water, book parking early
- Cala Blanca and Cala Sardinera
Restaurants
- Arroces at the port
- Old town tapas around Plaza de la Iglesia
Family activities
- Arenal for a full beach day with everything on hand
- Kayaks at Granadella
- The Montgó visitor centre
Walks
- Granadella to Cala Llebeig
- The Montgó lower trails
Markets
- Thursday market at the port
- Sunday market in the old town
Hidden gems
- Cala Ambolo viewpoint
- The Cape San Antonio mirador at sunrise
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