Hot Property Spain in Javea, Costa Blanca

Javea, near Moraira (the home of Spanish Hot Property), lies in the bay which separate Alicante and Valencia provinces, and is set between the capes of San Antonio and La Nao on the Spanish Costa Blanca. The town and separated from its northern neighbour, Denia, by the impressive Montgo mountain, said to resemble a sleeping elephant.

Located on the most easterly point of the Valencian coastline, Javea has a wide variety of properties for sale, and a large Northern European community who have chosen this beautiful area for retirement or relocation.

Javea covers a large area of the Costa Blanca, and has a varied landscape, from sandy beaches to rugged mountains. Its mild climate, which averages 18 degrees, makes this a very appealing place to live, enhanced all the more by its beautiful, modern facilities and the charm of an old fishing village.

Spanish Hot Property has many properties for sale in Javea town, the old port and Arenal seafront, and in the surrounding countryside. The historic town is centred on the church of San Bartolome - which remains to this day an excellent example of late Gothic defensive architecture - surrounded by whitewashed houses with iron grilles and golden Tosca stone porticos. The town hall, cultural centre, Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology and the Chapel of Santa Ana are all within an easy walk through the narrow streets. The nearby indoor market sells household goods and fruit, vegetables, meat and fresh fish delivered daily from the Port.

The Old Port has a wide selection of international standard restaurants and a pretty promenade with pavement cafes and bars overlooking the sea. Javea's modern yacht club and the attractive marina has 300 berths and facilities for a wide range of water sports including scuba diving, water-skiing, windsurfing, sailing and fishing.

The coastline of Javea extends for 20 km coastline, washed by the clean, blue Mediterranean Sea. Stretching from the Cova Tallá to the Cala de la Granadella, the coast has beaches suitable for all interests, including the wonderful family beach of the Arenal. Some are soft and sandy, others small and shingled and bordered by pine trees, some are popular amongst divers and whilst others are used by naturists. There are also small coves at Portichol and La Sardinera.

The Arenal beach is also the commercial and tourist centre of the town. The beach has an attractive and wide promenade with good quality shops and boutiques, and a wide selection of bars and restaurants offering national and international cuisine. This beautiful sandy beach has palm trees and play areas for children.

The golf club is set inland and surrounded by pine and orange groves, and there are several other courses within a short drive. There are numerous local sports clubs and associations offering bridge, bowls, tennis, horse-riding and even shooting. This region area is especially beautiful and fragrant in the spring when the orange and lemon trees blossom.