Jávea (Xàbia)
TownJávea — Xàbia in Valencian — is one of the most beautiful corners of the northern Costa Blanca: a whitewashed old town set back from the sea, a working fishing port, the long sandy Arenal beach and the dramatic coves and cliffs beneath the Montgó massif.
Why visit Jávea
Jávea divides naturally into three: the historic old town (el Poble) inland, the Port district by the marina, and the Arenal seafront with its restaurants and palm-lined promenade. Between them lie some of the Costa Blanca’s finest coves and viewpoints, all within a few minutes’ drive.
El Poble
Narrow streets of pale Tosca stone, the fortified Sant Bartomeu church and a lively market — the historic heart, set back from the coast.
Platja de l’Arenal
Jávea’s main sandy beach, gently shelving and family-friendly, backed by a promenade of bars and seafood restaurants.
Cala Granadella
A pebble cove of turquoise water framed by pine-clad cliffs — regularly named among Spain’s best beaches, perfect for snorkelling.
Montgó Natural Park
The 753 m massif looming over the town, with marked trails, rare flora and sweeping views over to Dénia and the sea.
Cap de la Nau & Cap de Sant Antoni
Two headlands bracketing the coast, with lighthouses, cliff-top miradors and some of the best sunrise views on the Costa Blanca.
The fishing port
Still a working harbour, with an evening fish auction, a small church and waterfront terraces for fresh local catch.
Practical information
- Getting there: about 1h 20m by car from Alicante airport (ALC) and 1h 30m from Valencia (VLC), via the AP-7 motorway.
- Best time to visit: May–June and September for warm sea and quieter beaches; July–August are busiest.
- Getting around: a car is useful to move between old town, port and the coves; local buses link the three centres in summer.
- Don’t miss: sunset from Cap de Sant Antoni and a swim at Cala Granadella early in the day before the crowds.
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Jávea (Xàbia) on the northern Costa Blanca: old town, fishing port, the Arenal beach, Cala Granadella cove and the Montgó Natural Park.
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Marina AltaCala Granadella (Jávea)A pine-framed pebble cove south of Jávea with crystal-clear turquoise water — regularly ranked among Spain’s most beautiful…Read more →
This place is part of our Costa Blanca Guide: Benidorm, Calpe, Altea and the Best of Alicante — see every town, beach and cove we have mapped on that coast.
How this page is maintained. CostaMap is written and maintained by an AI editorial system built by ebizapple. Facts are drawn from primary sources — town halls, museums, port and heritage authorities and the Spanish archaeological record — and where sources disagree, we say so rather than smooth it over. Photographs marked as ours are taken on location. This page was last reviewed on 10 August 2026. Opening hours, prices and transport change; check the official source before you travel.