Jávea: a small charming town with an impressive history
Javea is a small coastal town situated on the northern side of the Costa Blanca's coast, in the province of Alicante. It may not be as big or metropolitan as the rest of its neighbors, but its stark mediterranean personality more than makes up for its small size. The montgó protects the town from the chilly northern winds, with its hulking frame reaching 753m, thus producing a fantastic micro-climate. Experts in the WHO, determined Javea's climate as health friendly and very favorable. It is rare that the temperature should fall below ten degrees during the winter, and its crystalline waters rise beyond 27 in the summer. The Nao Cape, located in the southern part of Javea is the most oriental part of the country, which essentially means the most breathtaking sunrises. Property owners in Jávea can enjoy them every day!
Underneath this calm touristic city lies a rich history, and to understand more about Javea, we need to travel back several centuries ago. The first signs of man in these lands are found in the form of cave drawings in the caves of the Montgó. During the middle ages, the Romans settled around Javea and other cities, constructing one of the most important ports of its time. The visigoths, also left their mark in this area, by erecting a monastery that was lately destroyed. There was a brief period in time, where the constant pirate attacks let the citizens to seek refuge two kilometers inland, even building a wall around the city that lasted until 1877.
Javea is considered one of the greenest cities along the coast due to its location. Its geographical position between two capes, The San Antonio and Nao Cape, gives the area fantastic lush green areas as well as plenty of caves, coves and rock pools to explore. You may also find luxurious villas hidden in the wild vegetation. Portixol, La Granadella, Ambolo… are some of the names of the many rock beaches that are visited during the summer, both by locals and tourists. Do not worry if rocks are not your cup of tea, because Javea is also renowned for its postcard picture beaches. The Arenal covers roughly around a kilometer, parallel to a fantastic seaside path boasting charming restaurants, shops, cafeterias, ice cream parlours and even a few clubs. Those who rent a house in Jávea over the summer months spend the afternoons drinking local wine and enjoying beautiful sunsets of the Spanish Mediterranean cost.
Official languages you can come in contact with are obviously Spanish and Valenciano, but being realistic, English is practically their most spoken language. Jokes aside, Javea has a massive english colony, complete with two private british schools and in most places they tend to you in english. German would be the second language right behind english, and as you can see, Javea is a very multinational and multicultural dense population, with residents coming from Holland, France, Switzerland, Russia… Probably, this is why the houses for sale in Jávea are so attractive for foreigners!
Javea’s heart and soul resides in its port: here you may find all kinds of boats and plenty of nautical activity schools that offer all kinds of courses, from sailing to rowing, paddle surf, etc. The Old Town is quite isolated from all the bustling crowds and movement, and allows you to delve into all Javea’s secrets and history, such as the Saint Bartholomew Church, located at the city centre and erected during the 18th century, which has a bell tower that can be seen from practically anywhere throughout the city.
You need to participate in some of the local festivities if you really want to immerse yourself in this paradise. You are sadly mistaken on one side if you believe that Bull Running is only native to Pamplona. Javea has its own events with Bulls, which is celebrated between the end of August and beginning of September. Its called ‘’Bous a la mar’’, which basically just means “bulls in the sea”, given the fact that the bull ring is constructed half way between the port area and the sea, and the bulls fall in the water trying to chase those brave enough to stand infront of them. Another one of the most iconic festivities is called ‘’Noche de San Juan”, on the 23rd of June, during which the locals go to the beach and light bonfires and have dinner, drink, and dance until the morning.
From flirtatious apartments located in around the ‘Arenal’, to mediterranean style townhouses and villas with spectacular panoramic sea views, to impressive mansions equipped with everything to pleasure the most demanding and exquisite. You can find the house that suits you best here in Javea. Complete with a unique microclimate, almost 365 days of sunlight throughout the year, a unique natural beauty and one of the healthiest gastronomies known around. It really does sound like one of the best places on earth to simply enjoy life doesn't it?
