| Spain is a popular holiday destination for UK tourists. | | | | This part of Javea is also where most of the holiday |
| Some of the resorts are very well-known such as | | | | villas are with views over either the sea or the |
| Benidorm, but there are others that are equally good | | | | mountains and valleys around the town. |
| for a holiday. A few miles north of Benidorm lies the | | | | A short drive along the sea-front brings you to Javea |
| Costa Blanca holiday resort of Javea. The town lies in | | | | Port. The road itself is only a few metres from the |
| a large bay between the peninsulas of "La Nao" and | | | | sea, and runs along the beach itself. There are a |
| "San Antoni" and is split into three areas, each with | | | | string of wooden beach bars spread along this road |
| their own character and facilities. | | | | all the way to the port. |
| The most popular area with holiday makers is the | | | | Javea port is the quiet holiday resort contrasting with |
| "Arenal" which is a beach set in a small bay within | | | | the Arenal. The rocky sea-front is lined with bars, |
| Javea bay. There are a couple of volleyball courts, | | | | restaurants, and small intimate hotels. The port is |
| palm trees, and enough shops, bars, and restaurants | | | | overlooked by the cliffs of "San Antoni" and |
| to ensure that you never need to leave the Arenal | | | | numerous luxury villas. |
| during your entire holiday in Javea if you don't want | | | | The port plays host to the Javea International |
| to. | | | | Festival each year. This is usually a three day event |
| If you need something to eat or drink there is | | | | and aims to bring together in one place people from |
| always something open around this beach. All through | | | | all countries. During each evening there is music |
| the day various bars and restaurants are open | | | | performed on the large outdoor stage. Each act |
| ranging from small coffee shops offering drinks, | | | | represents each country taking part in the festival |
| sandwiches and tapas (Spanish appetisers), to large | | | | and ensures that the audience is treated to a night |
| restaurants offering full three-course meals, lunches, | | | | of constantly changing music and dancing. |
| and cakes. The prices also vary offering something | | | | For holiday makers that want to see what the real |
| for every budget. A three course meal in Javea can | | | | Spain is like, and not the Spain from the holiday |
| cost anything from 7.99 Euros (£5.50 approx.) | | | | brochures, a trip to the Old Town or "Pueblo" is a |
| to 40 Euros (£28 approx.) | | | | good idea. The old church and indoor market stand |
| When evening falls the late bars and nightclubs begin | | | | next to each other and are worth a visit, as well as |
| to open, along with Javea's famous craft stalls. The | | | | exploring the narrow streets that criss-cross the |
| stalls attract people from all around the Northern | | | | town. Javea's old town is also where the weekly |
| Costa Blanca. Many of the items for sale are | | | | market is held where you are sure to pick up a |
| hand-made and not available in any of the local gift | | | | bargain or two. |
| shops including, jewellery, clothing, ornaments, and | | | | If you enjoy beach holidays, but also want to |
| accessories. Some of the stalls offer services such as | | | | experience some of the real Spain, then Javea can |
| hair-styling and personal caricatures. | | | | offer you the best of both worlds. |