El Signo de Aries Holiday home in Javea, Costa Blanca, Spain

Jávea or Xàbia in Valencian, is a beautiful coastal town on the Costa Blanca in Spain and an ideal holiday destination located in the north of the province of Alicante. It is the most eastern village in the region of La Marina Alta.

Enjoy Mediterranean culture in this pleasant location on the coast, surrounded by beaches, festivals and gastronomy.

Javea, with a surface of 68,4 km and surrounded by beaches and mountains, is enfolded by the foothills of the "Las Planas" and the cape "Cap de Sant Antoni" in the north with an altitude of 167m above sea level, in the northeast is the Montgo mountain with 753 m altitude, in the east lies the broad valley of the rio Gorgos that traverses the area from east to west and in the south the mountains of Granadella extending in a platform of 200m height and cape "Cap de la Nao".

The port of Jávea, which originated in the fifteenth century and grew in the following centuries with its peak in the nineteenth century by exporting raisins. Now it is a fishing port and the daily arrival of the boats full of delicious fish and the traditional fish market have become a tourist attraction. The residential area around the harbour has a strong seaman character with old fishing houses and narrow streets.

The average annual temperature varies between 17 and 24 degrees Celsius, with an average temperature of 14 degrees Celsius in January to an average temperature of 26 degrees Celsius in July and August. Jáveais very green and although it doesn't often rain, Jávea has a lot of water in the ground. It is assumed, therefore, that this is also the possible explanation for the name Jávea, which means in the arabic language spring or drinking water reservoir.

In the history of Jávea, 7 main stages can be distinguished: the Iberian era, the Roman period, the Visigothic era, the Islamic period, the Middle Ages, the Modern period and the Contemporary days. But the most important and relevant periods in the history of Jávea/ Xàbia are perhaps the Roman and Moorish eras.

The coastline of Jáveastretches over a length of 25km and offers a diverged landscape. The coastline itself consists mainly of rough cliffs, coves and bays with pebble beaches except for the Arenal, the sandy beach of Xàbia. These cliffs and bays with several caves are also beautiful when admired from the sea.

The landscape of Jávea(and Denia) is characterized by the Montgo mountain, which can be seen for miles around and many say that from the Jáveaside it looks like an elephant with its head and trunk that extends to the sea. The Montgo is 753 meters high and consists of rocky formations, cliffs and caves and is home to some of the most unique flora and fauna in Spain. In 1987 the Montgo area is named a national park. It is possible to climb the mountain from different places, excursions are also offered with a guide.

Around Jáveathere are the spanish villages Jesus Pobre, Moraira, Gata de Gorgos and Pedreguer which all still maintained their typical Spanish character.

Who during his stay wants to visit the larger towns and cities can make a trip to Benidorm, Alicante or Valencia.

The small bays and rocky coast provide ideal sites for diving and snorkeling. On most beaches in the summer sun beds and parasols can be rented. The Arenal, located in the middle of the bay is the most famous and visited beach and the only sandy beach of Javea. Along the entire beach is a promenade with shops, bars and restaurants, making this beach so popular, and where you can go for a snack, drink or ice cream on a glorious day at the beach. Also on the Arenal beach various water sports can be practiced and you can play beach volley ball or hire a boat or paddle boat.

La Granadella is one of the most beautiful bays of Jávea, with high cliffs on both sides this bay, consisting of pebbles, offers stunning views, crystal clear water, snorkeling possibilities and you can canoe along the impressive cliffs and caves. The Granadella beach is voted best beach of Spain in summer 2012. La Barraca - Portixol is a quiet bay and particularly popular with fishermen and the local population, the bay overlooks the island Portitxol. When we talk about the beaches of Jávea, we should not forget to mention the chiringuitos. These typical beach bars are open from about June to September and can be found among others between the port of Jáveaand the Arenal. A drink at the sea front in one of these beach bars with a breeze from the sea gives you a real holiday feeling. Most bars also offer small snacks and also in evening you can enjoy here a drink or a cocktail.

Also for people that are looking for an active holiday Jáveaoffers enough possibilities, tennis, golf, mountain biking, hiking, sailing, cycling are just some of them.

Javea offers tennis courts, a riding club, sailing club, gyms, diving schools, cycling club, basketball and football, rifle club and a golf course.

There are several 9 and 18 hole golf courses in the Comunidad Valencia and the Costa Blanca and the climate in this region makes it ideal to play all year round.

Nearby is the 27 hole La Sella golf course, designed by José María Olazábal in 1991 and internationally known for its excellent conditions to play all year round. There are three 9 hole courses that can be distinguished by 3 different colors and names of local winds by their geographical location;

• Llebeig, south oriented, in Valencian this is the name for the hot wind from the Sahara
• Gregal, eastward and owes its name to the ancient sailors who used this wind on their journeys to Greece
• Mestral, coming from the north, is this the cold wind feared by the farmers.

Nice souvenir shops at the boulevard, small boutiques in the harbor and shops in the old town offer a day of shopping in Jáveastrolling along the beach or through the narrow streets.

Of course there is also a weekly market in Jávea, this is held every Thursday in the village and you will find not only fruit and vegetables here but also textiles, shoes, bags, home, garden and kitchen items etc. even souvenirs can be found here.

Near Jávea, in the nearby Ondara, is the shopping centre Portal de la Marina which apart from many shops also offers places to eat and a cinema.

For those who want to go for a day out, the closest cities Valencia and Alicante are a must. For a city trip or just a day of shopping while you can enjoy in the mean time these cities and the beautiful buildings, especially in the center of Valencia these can be admired.

The 18th century was an era marked by demographic and economic growth, in which wealthy families or small landowners built these shrines. They are simple and small in size. Of the six chapels, two have disappeared and all are privately owned except Ermita del Santo Cristo del Calvario on the way to Denia. The original chapel was built in 1770 but the mid-19th century it was rebuilt and it became the current chapel, with a large facade, various geometric figures, the shape of a Greek cross and a dome covered with blue glazed tiles.

Meanwhile, they are outdated and without wings but the remains of these windmills can be seen from many places in Jávea, since they are on the higher located La Plana.

Impressive processions, bull run and traditional costume characterize the celebrations of Jáveawhich more than once end with beautiful fireworks. The most important holidays on the calendar of Jáveaare:

• 17 January – San Antón blessing of the animals in the parish del Mar.
• Carnaval although it is not very typical of this region, is also celebrated with parades and costumes of course.

• Easter on the other hand is an important time of the year and is celebrated with family.

• San Vicente Ferrer is the patron saint of the Comunidad Valenciana and the celebration takes place on the Monday after Easter Monday.
• Festivities of Jesus of Nazareth, which main activity is the descent of the sculpture of Jesus of Nazareth to the church San Barta Lomé and back to the chapel del Calvario. These days, also the crosses of 2 May are celebrated with crosses of flowers.
• 24 June - San Juan begins with celebrations and festivities in the 15 days before of which most take place in the last 5 days prior to the night of San Juan. Bulls, fireworks, the "Focs the San Joan" (Fires of San Juan) define this party and of course the monument made of paper mache.

The holiday homes and villas are located in residential neighborhoods and residential areas, there are:

• The villa residential areas Balcón al Mar, Costa Nova, Marina, Ambolo,La Siesta
• The wooded residential areas El Tosalet, Toscal and Cap Marti, Lluca, El Rafalet, Tesoro Golf Park and Seniola
• The residential areas between Arenal and the golf course Adsubia, la Finca and Cansalades
• The residential area between Jáveaold town and the harbor Partida Mezquida
• Villas and holiday houses on the slopes of the Montgo and La Plana or in the beautiful bay Porticholl in Mar Azul and Portichol