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Javea
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Javea

Once a sleepy fishing village, Javea has grown into a thriving town, with a happy mix of old and new. Known as Xabia in Valencian, the town has its own marina and a beautiful white sandy beach at Arenal Bay. This and the pebbly beach, La Grava, are Blue Flag rated and are flanked with restaurants and bars. On a clear day, you can see across to the island of Ibiza - and it's no mere coincidence that a flurry of Ibiza style beach bars and contemporary style villas have appeared in the area of late.

Faced with the real threat of marauding pirates, the original inhabitants of Javea built their town a little inland from the coast. Here, narrow, winding streets weave their way towards the 14th Century church of San Bartolemé, which was fortified to protect against attack.

Gothic architecture is also evident in the old town’s bay windows protected by wrought iron railings and balconies. Development began in earnest in Javea in the 1970s and continues today, but is guided by planning laws which prevent high rise construction. The port area, with its fishing fleet and yachts, feels very Spanish and is popular with local residents.

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The area around Arenal beach is another popular area, with busy shops and varied bars and restaurants. The areas of Cap Marti and Absubia are popular because of their proximity to this beach.

A two-bed apartment on the seafront might be found for around €160,000, although there are plenty around the€200,000 mark too with larger ones going up to €500,000. In the foothills of the Montgo Mountain you can pickup a three-bedroom villa surrounded by forests for €400,000 plus.

Cap de San Antoni and Cap de LaNao, the rocky headlands that shelter the bay, are topped by lighthouses, and are home to some of the stunning villas that are dotted around the cliffs. Montgo Mountain is mostly given over to a natural park and is frequented by walkers enjoying the cooling breezes. Climbing the mountain itself takes about three hours, but you can stop and see the famous cave paintings along the way. It’s a popular area for road biking too now. Better property bargains can be found in the towns and villages surrounding Javea.