Costa Blanca - Javea
Javea on the Costablanca is a small, historic town , it is free of high rise buildings.
Javea with its variety of landscape, ranging from sandy coastlines to rugged mountain areas, the mild year-round climate, and its careful property planning policies, is a jewel on the Costa Blanca, combining beauty and modern facilities with the charm of an ancient fishing village.
Javea is situated between the San Antonio and La Nao capes, enjoying the impressive and magnificent protection of the Mount Montgó. Dominating the fishing port is the modern silhouette of the church of Nestra Senora de Loreto. Outside the town, following the road to the San Antonio cape, the architectural sites include the monastery of Nuestra Senora de los Angeles, a series of small hermitages clutching the slopes of the mountain and some ancient windmills.
Javea old town is steeped in history, with tosca stone porticoes, gothic bay windows, wrought iron window bars and balcony railings. The church of San Bartolemé in the town centre is an example of late gothic with a defensive character. The “Soler Blasco” Archaeological Museum is close by in the narrow streets and offers a wealth of information about the Iberian history. Nearby you can find the covered indoor market selling all sorts of household goods and fresh fish brought up from the Port daily.
