Complete Change of Scenery in Javea

Javea is one of the privileged corners of the province of Alicante. It is located within driving minutes from Calpe, Benidorm and Denia. The tourist potential of this town is fantastic from the intimacy point of view. The locals are friendly and the accommodations are not modest at all. Javea is not a typical summer destination because you can simply cross from the sea landscape to the mountain landscape. Beaches such as Arenal, Pope Creek and Cala Blanca are in a powerful contrast with the Montgo Mountain.

Javea also comprises a quiet historical center where you can test your investigational skills. Contrary to the general belief, the coastal resorts are full of historical landmarks and monuments. A late afternoon is the best time to discover this town’s attractions. During your walk, you might find the Church of San Bartolomé, which is similar with a fortress and dates back from the 15^th century. Church of Loreto is much more modern that San Bartolomé. If this type of edifice interests you, you can locate it near the harbor. The route of the watchtowers is a popular tour that takes place outside the town. The view from the watchtowers is not something you would want to miss.

Overall, Javea is an excellent place for a vacation and I would recommend booking the villas to rent Javea accommodation. The town and its surroundings have many hidden treasures waiting to be discovered.

Centers of Interest in Javea

Javea is probably best known for its harbor and marina, which are considered the only Grade A facilities from the entire Costa Blanca. However, the old district from Javea holds significant evidence of past civilizations and hosts the most entertaining parties.

The Port of Javea still has a fishing fleet that brings fresh fish every day. The public sales are held in the fish market at the port. The marina comprises restaurants that cook the fresh fish in order to spoil every visitor’s taste buds. Balcon Del Puerto is the only restaurant that has a terrace from which you can overlook the sea. The stunning views go great with a delicious meal especially when the menu of the day is first class and cheap. There is also a dive center in the port that offers a wide range of berths for boat passionate people.

Among the attractions from Javea’s old district, the Church of St. Bartholomew is the most eye-catching edifice. Considering that it dates from the 12^th century, the historical importance of this church is unimaginable. The Soler Blasco Museum comprises a lot of evidence of past civilizations.

When it comes to parties, Javea has one of the most unique events from Spain. In the first week of September, the Port of Javea is full of people that leave their Javea villas and make fun of bulls and try to fool them into throwing themselves in the sea.

Virgen Del Carmen Celebration in Javea

Javea is an exemplary location from Alicante. From the point of view of traditions and cultural identity, Javea is listed as a top competitor throughout Spain. Its costal position did not change its locals and their beliefs. Although Javea is a resort that attracts thousand of visitors every year, it is also a simple town, with amazing customs.

More or less religious, the inhabitants of this pointy costal town celebrate their saints in a strictly manner. In other words, they always celebrate every religious event, but they do it as an excuse for partying as well. Happy and smiling people that like to socialize, Javea’s residents attend the Virgen Del Carmen celebration annually, on July 16^th.

The most impressive part of this celebration is the way it is celebrated. A close to midnight show that guarantees heavenly sensations represents the culminant point of the day. People gather on the beach and wait for the breathtaking show by socializing and sharing snacks. The show consists of two parts. During the first part, pyrotechnics specialists throw some exceptional fireworks into the sea. During the second part, the fireworks begin to self-trigger. After the first sign of colored light on the sky, everyone’s eyes are fixed on it. A large number of fireworks form different shapes and are colored differently release into the air for the delight of the watchers. Both juniors and seniors staying in the local Javea villa rentals enjoy this show and have a great time with the other participants as well.

Celebrating First Editions in Javea

The year 2009 has a great importance for Javea’s residents. This is because it marks the threshold of 40 years since the first tourist guide about this Spanish resort was published. Javea’s status and touristic situation is much different since its development started, during the ‘60s. This former fishing village went through a major process of expansion and has earned a few significant recognitions. The urbanization process and the construction of the Parador meant a lot for its overall image.

Javea is presented in the guides made for its exploration as a settlement full of life and color. Multiple points of interest are described in it, but it mainly talks about 6 most important strengths. The sun and the sea are obviously included among the most essential characteristics. All the adjacent activities, such as fishing, sunbathing or boating are presented as well. The Montgo Mountain, the gardens and the afferent riu-raus groves are described as alternatives to a vacation spent on the beach. The feeling of rural locality is given on purpose, because many visitors appreciate this aspect. The port maps and the historic center maps are included.

The content of the initial guide and the ulterior editions were given to the most important media channels in order to promote Javea in a more efficient way. In our days, you can find the addition of pictures and short descriptions translated in different languages quite useful. Also, the list of nightclubs, restaurants and bars surrounding the Javea villa rentals was supplemented according to the real situation.

The Flamenco Factory in Javea

For music passionate people, Javea does not only offer concerts, live music shows and both dance and musical representations. This costal town has some parts that are meant for the usual visitor to see, but unfortunately most of them are not promoted accordingly. You must be familiar with their traditional music genre, called flamenco, but it is highly unlikely to know how their guitars are made. You can find the answer at only 9 kilometers (approximately 5 miles) away from the town of Javea. The Guitar Factory Javea is located in a settlement named Gata. This small village is nice to scout a bit too.

The Guitar Factory Javea is open to anyone who wants to see the process of making guitars. They manufacture special guitars meant for singing flamenco music but also normal guitars meant for acoustic sounds of other music genres. The unique particularity of these Spanish guitars is the fact that they are very thin. However, the sound is similar to the one made by a normal guitar. The top of these musical instruments is manufactured in the same way, namely by gluing two pieces of wood together. All the other parts are similar as well.

If you can afford to pay a couple hundred euros after you've paid for your Javea rentals, you can purchase a handmade guitar made with passion for the passionate. However, you can just simply visit the factory. It is open during the weekdays, between 9 AM and 7 PM, with a 2 hours break between 1 and 3 PM.

Javea’s Unproven Assets

Protected by two rock capes, Javea is a dreamy resort publicized too little. While for some people, a more quiet and unknown place makes the perfect destination for their vacation, others seek already appreciated locations that have certain proven qualities. The province of Alicante is rightly represented by Javea. There is something for everyone’s taste in this costal town especially when it comes to Javea rentals, but not at the standards offered by the metropolitan areas from Spain or anywhere else.

The Parador is an area from Javea even less known in comparison with its other ones such as the port and the Arenal Beach. This place does not excel when it comes to architecture. In fact, it looks quite unappealing from the outside and you could easily pass near it if you did not know what is inside. The image of a dull, concrete building is deceiving in relation to what awaits you inside. Besides its considerable dimensions, its classy parquet and its fancy bar, the view that Parador has to offer is its main quality. The view over the Arenal Beach can leave you speechless. Unless you have an unusual sense of analysis, you would most probably stare quietly for a few moments. A garden landscape can also be admired from the holiday villa Javea rentals terrace. In addition, if you look very carefully, you can see a villa and some Roman ruins down the hill. There is a long story behind that building, so it is up to you to discover it and to review Javea’s overall qualities and entertainment opportunities.

Art on the Promenade in Javea

Javea is house to many artistic shows and other activities related to art. This coastal village is not charming just because of its surreal beaches, but also thanks to some cultural reasons. As a typical settlement from Spain, it is mainly made of whitewashed houses and narrow streets paved with colored stone. It also has some monuments among its constructions.

The port area does not lack of a form of cultural manifestation either. The promenade looks different every year. This is because the town council takes care of two aspects in one way. In order to change the image of the promenade and also to promote several sculptors, the town council’s representatives choose multiple sculptures for the annual display which can be seen from certain Javea rentals.

Near Javea’s port there is a tourist information office that should be your starting point for the promenade’s sightseeing. You can ask for a brochure that contains information about the sculptures. In this way you can stop near every sculpture and read a bit about it. The names of the sculptors are also included in the brochure. The port’s area is full of other things to do, so do not think of the sculptures as the only points of interest from this part of Javea.

Before or after you admire the sculptures, you can have a drink or eat lunch at any of the restaurants and pubs situated along the promenade. When you RentIn Javea your sure to find various shops and libraries that will tempt you with their offers. You can safely give in to your temptations because the prices are not high.