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Javea
Reflecting the tranquil ambience of Valencia coupled with the
sun and fun atmosphere of Spain's popular Costa Blanca holiday
coast, Javea is a pretty holiday resort town set between the capes
of San Antonio and La Nao, about 50 miles (80km) north-east of
Alicante. Fronted by the bright blue Mediterranean Sea, and backed
by the conical Mount Montgo, the narrow streets of the historic
town centre are filled with wrought iron balconies and stone
porticoes, while the surrounding developments have been carefully
controlled to ensure no high-rise modern concrete buildings impose
on the serenity of the landscape.
The old town is situated a mile or so inland because its
inhabitants feared the incursions of pirates in days of yore. The
waterfront of Javea centres around the working fishing port of
Aduanas de Mar and the adjacent busy marina. A promenade is lined
with good seafood restaurants, boutiques and pavement cafes. The
most popular beach, Arenal, is a long, sandy stretch with safe
bathing, just one of the many sandy bays and coves to be enjoyed
along the coastline.
Several times a year Javea lets its hair down with a lively
fiesta. The best known, and most enjoyed by visitors, is the 'Moors
and Christians' celebration, when locals re-enact the Moorish
landings on the coast and the recapture of the peninsula by
Christian defenders. During the second half of July the town is
enveloped in an orgy of feasting, street parades, dancing, music
and fireworks.
Information & Facts
Language
Spanish is the official language, but English is widely
understood in areas frequented by tourists. Catalan, Galician and
Basque are spoken in the relevant areas.
Money
Spain's official currency is the Euro (EUR). One Euro is divided
into 100 cents. Money can be exchanged at bureaux de change and
major hotels, but banks give the best rates. All major credit cards
and travellers cheques are widely accepted at most hotels,
restaurants, and shops. ATMs are widespread and are generally the
cheapest and most convenient method of obtaining money.
Time
Local time is GMT +1 (GMT +2 between the last Sunday in March
and the Saturday before the last Sunday in October). The Canary
Islands: GMT (GMT +1 in summer).