Getting there
From the airports of Alicante and Valencia to Jávea: by hire car, bus, direct airport shuttle, taxi or TRAM, and the easiest way to get around once you are in town.
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Before you go
Tips & essentials
How do you get to Jávea, when is it at its best, what do you do with children, and where do you shelter on the rare rainy day? This page covers the practical groundwork for your trip, so you can spend the rest of your time simply being outside.
Practical info
Best season
What the weather and the sea do in every season, when the calas are busiest, and when you can combine peace and quiet with warm water.
Read more →With children
Jávea's most child-friendly beach, a family kayak trip and a flat cycling route suited to every age.
Read more →Rainy day
Indoor options for a rainy day, from the archaeological museum to the market hall and the cinema.
Read more →Tips & blogs
Hiking the Montgó: which route is right for you
Three official summit routes, a handful of walks with no climbing, and everything you need to know before you head up the Montgó.
Read more →Jávea in December
Weather, Christmas festivities and the quietest time for the beach: everything you need to know before visiting Jávea in December.
Read more →Jávea in November
Weather, winter rentals and the quietest month of the year: everything you need to know before visiting Jávea in November.
Read more →Where to stay in Jávea: which neighbourhood suits you?
The Arenal, the port and La Grava, the old town or the countryside around the Montgó: an honest decision guide to choosing the right neighbourhood, for families, couples and every season.
Read more →Clubs and societies in Jávea: where to find your people
From U3A Jávea and the Jávea Bridge Club to sports clubs, churches, schools and the Dutch club nearby: the long-stayer's guide to getting involved.
Read more →Jávea markets: which day, where and what time
From the Thursday weekly market to the Mercat Municipal and the summer evening markets by the harbour and the Arenal: which market is on when and where in Jávea.
Read more →Wintering in Jávea: how to plan it
Climate, paperwork, winter rentals, choosing a neighbourhood, getting around, healthcare and finding company: the practical route to a winter in Jávea.
Read more →The old town of Jávea: a complete walking route past the church, museums and market
A compact walk through Jávea's old town, past the fortified church of San Bartolomé, the Museo Soler Blasco and the market hall, with parking tips and places to eat along the way.
Read more →Calpe or Jávea?
Two coastal towns just under thirty kilometres apart: an honest comparison of character, beaches, the Peñón de Ifach versus the Montgó, food and how easy each is to reach.
Read more →Jávea in September
Weather, the Loreto festival and the shift into quieter days: everything you need to know before visiting Jávea in September.
Read more →All fifteen miradors of Jávea: the complete guide to the coastal viewpoints
Fifteen signposted viewpoints along the entire coast of Jávea: where to park, which stretch to walk, and which bay you can only look at, never enter.
Read more →Moraira or Jávea?
Two coastal towns a quarter of an hour to twenty minutes' drive apart: an honest comparison of character, beaches and food between Moraira and Jávea.
Read more →Jávea in October
Weather, public holidays and what stays open: everything you need to know before visiting Jávea in October.
Read more →Getting a tattoo in Jávea
Holiday tattoos are booming and fine line is the style of the moment. Here is how to plan it smartly: the rules, the sun, the sea and where to go in Jávea.
Read more →Arenal or Granadella: which beach should you choose?
Sand versus pebbles, promenade versus pine forest: an honest decision guide for choosing between the Arenal and Granadella, including the parking system in high season.
Read more →Kayaking at Cala Granadella
Sea caves, snorkelling stops and turquoise water: how a kayak trip works from Jávea's most famous bay, including parking and the best time to go.
Read more →Jávea or Dénia?
Two neighbours on opposite sides of the Montgó, two very different holidays. An honest comparison of beaches, atmosphere, food and how easy each one is to reach.
Read more →Jávea in winter
How much warmer Jávea is in December, January and February than back home, what stays open, and what there is to do in the quietest months of the year.
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