Javea A Coastal Paradise

Javea: A Coastal Paradise

Summary: Xbia, also known as Jvea, is a coastal town overlooking the Mediterranean Sea in Marina Alta, a comarca in Alicante, Spain. The town itself is divided into three parts; the Old Quarter, the port and the village that is almost km inland. Declared one of the healthiest climates in the world by the World Health Organization, Jvea is protected by the cool harsh winds of the winter from the north by the mountain of Montg. The temperatures stay pleasant enough even during the...

Article Body: Xbia, also known as Jvea, is a coastal town overlooking the Mediterranean Sea in Marina Alta, a comarca in Alicante, Spain. The town itself is divided into three parts; the Old Quarter, the port and the village that is almost km inland. Declared one of the healthiest climates in the world by the World Health Organization, Jvea is protected by the cool harsh winds of the winter from the north by the mountain of Montg. The temperatures stay pleasant enough even during the summer, averaging c in the warmest month of August which is also one of the most active months in Jvea in terms of tourist activity.

Fast becoming a popular tourist resort, the town of Jvea has developed into a hot property market for retirement villas and land in general. The population of around , swells to over , when the tourists pour in. For the most part through, the inland groves of Jvea are undisturbed by the tourist activities, they still produce tons of citrus oranges every year and the sight remains awesome when the branches are laden in season.

From a tourist point of view, the town is accessible through roads while the nearest train station at Gata de Gorgos is km inland. Connected to Alicante and Valencia through bus service as well, Jvea is at an hours drive from the two airports. In addition, the coach service caters daily to travelers headed to and from Madrid.

Once a town fortified to ward off pirates and marauders, the old quarter of Jvea boasts the th Century Church of Sant Bartolom that is dated a further years back through some evidence. The church was declared a National Historic and Arts Monument for its historical value and is a popular tourist attraction now. While the ruins of the th Century Fontana Castle in the Arenal region have been replaced by apartment buildings, the cannons of the British destroyed fortification are still displayed in front of the Church of Sant Bartolom. The Museo Historico y Etnografico Municipal J.B. Soler Blasco Javea, an etnographical museum, and the Agustinas Descalzas are also located in the old quarter, along with a modern market that, even with the span of time, retains the beauty of the olden days.

The port is an obvious tourist favorite with a gravel beach, marina and a wide variety of restaurants to keep holiday makers adequately entertained. As with most areas in Jvea, there is a historical significance to everything. The port, dating back to the th century, played its extraordinary role in raisins export till the trade collapsed by the end of the th century. An attraction in the port area is the church of Nuestra Seora del Loreto which shows off the towns fishing culture to the hilt in its build. This area compliments the sandy beach of Arenal which is the party centre for the town. The various sand artists work away as while the tourists pour in, making it into a bustling place with bars, beach parties and long nights of fun and activity.

If all this isnt enough to set Jvea out as a town to visit, the , hectares of Montg National Park add another mix of history and modern lifestyle to the area. The archeological remains dating several thousand years back, and the various pagan and Christian and cultural fiestas held in June, July and September make sure the time spent in this beautiful resort town worth your while.