Javea Situated between Denia and Moraira about one and a half hour's drive from Alicante, Javea (pronounced Have-aya and also known as Xàbia) is a rare delight offering visitors a real taste of authentic Spain. The port is where you will find the majority of the shops, good restaurants, tapas bars and of course fishing boats. This part of town is where the fiestas take place - the Moors and the Christians in July and the festival of the port in September. The main church, the open air market (on Thursdays), post office and a choice of restaurants and bars can be found in the Old Town. One kilometre inland from the port in the main "casco antiguo" surrounding the church there are delightful, narrow Moorish style pedestrianised streets lined on both sides by shops of all kinds, art galleries and restaurants. The entire town is dominated by the stunning Montgo mountain which can be seen from most areas. This stretch of coastline has beaches rated among the best in mainland Spain. In Javea itself to the south of the port is a small sandy cove with crystal clear waters - El Arenal and there are a series of smaller coves around the headland of Cabo de la Nao. The resort offers activities to suit all tastes and ages including watersports, tennis, rambling in the nearby hills and horse riding plus a good choice of dining options, nightlife and a casino nearby.
Moraira Originally a small farming and fishing village Moraira today is a delightful holiday resort based around the marina. The town centre still retains its traditional character and there is no high-rise development typical of so many other spanish resorts. The main town is set in the valley with most holiday villas built in typical ³Spanish pueblo" style developments located on the hilsides with a pleasant southerly view towards the Mediterranean. There are few holiday apartments and no 'holiday package' hotels whatsoever. The town centre has a good choice of restaurants, cafes and bars with more stretching out along the coast. Being a coastal town with its own fishing fleet and a strong agricultural tradition various seafood dishes with fresh vegetables feature in the local cuisine. The main beach Playa la Ampolla is a good-size and gently shelving making it safe for children. There is another smaller beach at El Portet with soft sand and stunning views of the surrounding mountains. Both beaches have beach bars and restaurants which serve drinks, snacks and main meals and are open until around midnight. Along the coast you will find many other coves and bays with sandy or sand/rock beaches, all of which are worth exploring.
