Xàbia / Jávea

Situated behind a wide bay and sheltered between two rocky headlands, the town has become a very popular small seaside resort and market town.

Xàbia is situated in the north of the province, the Mediterranean Sea is found at the entire of its east coast. Flat agricultural land stretches for miles inland, cut by small streams and used primarily for growing citrus & olive trees. 90km to the east is the island of Ibiza, which can be seen on a clear day. A boat service is offered between the two in both Xàbia and it's neighboring town, Dénia. (...)

Xàbia / Jávea

Situated behind a wide bay and sheltered between two rocky headlands, the town has become a very popular small seaside resort and market town.

Xàbia is situated in the north of the province, the Mediterranean Sea is found at the entire of its east coast. Flat agricultural land stretches for miles inland, cut by small streams and used primarily for growing citrus & olive trees. 90km to the east is the island of Ibiza, which can be seen on a clear day. A boat service is offered between the two in both Xàbia and it's neighboring town, Dénia. Xàbia is the largest place geographically in the Cap de la Nau, the headland that encompasses Xàbia, "Cap Négre" and "San Martín".

The Montgó, which shelters Xàbia, is the highest summit of the region at over 750m tall. From the Xàbia side, it is said to resemble an elephant. The Natural Park of Montgo was declared in 1987, it stretches across the area of La Plana to the Cape of Saint Antoni.

Xàbia / Jávea has good road connections to regional capitals. Both Alicanteand Valencia airports are just over an hour's drive away. There are regular and direct coach links to both Alicanteand Valencia as well as a daily service to Madrid. The nearest rail station is at Gata de Gorgos, about 10 km inland, with a regular service to Alicante.

The town can be split into three distinct areas: the old town, the port and the Arenal.

The town's market day is on Thursdays, except when there is a local or national holiday. There are also three main fiestas: the Fogueres de San Juan (June) are pagan in origin, commemorating the arrival of the summer solstice, and are widespread throughout the Valencian Community, the Moros y Cristianos (July) parades, take place in the port area and celebrate the defeat of the Moors by Christian forces in the 13th Century, and the Nuestra Señora de Loreto (September) with the bull-running on the harbour walls and a firework display.

Sports and hobby activities are catered for in the area, including cycling, diving, fishing, golf, horse-riding, mountain-biking, photography, bowls, sailing, trekking; there are many shops & rental centres that serve these pursuits.