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The Arenal is home to numerous bars and restaurants and during
the summer evenings there are numerous stalls selling handicrafts
and jewellery as well as musicians performing and portrait artists. Rice is a main ingredient of many dishes, such as ‘arros al forn’ (oven baked rice), arros amb costra’ (covered with a crust of omelette), and of course, the traditional Paella. Also typical of Javea are ‘Cocas’, small pizza-like pasties filled with various ingredients from vegetables to oil and anchovies. There are many restaurants and bars to choose from in Javea, with varied types of food, here are a few to get you started
Beaches There are also small caves like ‘Tango’ or ‘Pope’, ‘Granadella creek’ which is ideal for diving and ‘Ambollo’(naturist). Javea’s coast also hosts a series of caves that are accessible by boat such as the caves of ‘Tabaco’ and ‘Orguens’ around Capes Negre and La Nau, and the ‘Cara Tallada’, on the Cape of Sant Antoni, which can also be reached by foot. There is a series of mountain walks that allows you to explore
the magnificent coastline and views. This is known locally as the
Miraors’ and includes Cala Blanca, La Granadella, Creu de
Portitoxol, Punta del cap Negre and La Falzia situated 150 metres
from the Portitxol creeks, these offer spectacular views of the
coastline from Cap de sant Antoni and cap prim to the impressive
Cap Negre, to the Cap de la Nau, which is the nearest point to the
island of Ibiza. At the foot of the cape you can also visit the
well known caves of Orguens. Jan 5th Procession of Los Reyes Magos’ (The three kings). Jan 17th and 18th Fiesta of San Antonio Abad. Jan 16th – Jan 25th Amusement fair San Antonio Abad (hosted in the old town). Jan 20th Fiesta of San Sebastian, (Patron of the town of Javea). Feb 21st Carnival (fancy dress, street processions, and street disco). Feb 28th Funeral of the Sardine).
April 26th – May 3rd Fiesta of Jesus Nazareno, (with dancing in the street, and bull running in the ‘Plaza del Convento’). May 3rd Fiesta of Santa Cruz. June 12th Proclamation of the Queens ‘Foguera’. June 15 – 17th IX International festival of Javea, (with stalls selling food, international dress and drinks). June 14 – 24th Fiesta’s of Sant Juan, (processions of floats, dancing, firework displays, bull running). June 24th Hongueras in honour of St John, (bonfire festival). July 14 – 18th Moors and Christians. July 16th Fiesta of ‘Ntra.Sra.del Carmen’ (festival of the sailors). July 31st – August 2nd Virgin de Los Angeles August 31st – Sept 8th Virgin de Loreto, (bull running on the jetty of the Port, processions with floats, musical concerts and a Port firework display). Sept 12th Fiesta of Ermita del Popul. October 9th The day of the ‘Comunitat Valenciana’, (Valencian community). December 13th Fiesta of ‘Santa Lucia’. Other golf courses within driving distance include: Bonalba Golf club, Mutxamel
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Javea/Xabia
Javea is situated on the east coast of Spain,
approximately 100 km from Valencia (to the north)
and 90 km from Alicante (to the south). Both
of which have busy airport’s and easy
access via the motorway.
Javea
town offers a variety of shopping and historical interest. The ‘Solar
Blasco’ Archaeological museum offers a wealth of information
about the Iberian history. The town hosts an indoor market which
sells all sorts of household goods, fruits, vegetables, meat, and
fresh fish brought from the port daily. It also holds a large outdoor
market every Thursday, with many traditional Spanish goods and food
for sale.
The
coast of Javea is 25 km long. Javea has a great variety of beaches
to choose from. Pebble or rock beaches like ‘La Grava’,
‘El 10 Muntanyar’, Calablanca, El 20 Muntanyar, or ‘Benissero’
are ideal for watersports such as jetski, windsurfing and canoeing.
The bustling Arenal offers a sady beach with fine, shallow waters
where small boat hire and skate hire is available.
March
14th Procession with the image of ‘Jesus Nazareno’,
(from Ermita del Calvario to the church of San Bartolome, in the
old town).
Sports
activities