You will need a car to enjoy this villa holiday, (we can recommend hire companies) but once your mobile you’ll be able to enjoy the many beautiful towns and cities in the area, Benidorm seems worlds from this lush scenic area, yet a night out at Benidorm Palace or a day at the Aqualandia water park and Mundomar Sealife Park is just 25 minutes down the motorway, that’s what makes this area so special.

A night out in any of the 3 main surrounding coastal towns is just 15kms away, Denia, Javea and Moraira, they are all full of those lovely restaurants, tapas bars and drinking holes we come to expect from the med, and numerous sandy beaches line the coast line.  

If it’s a quiet night you’re looking for, the areas best carvery Monroe’s is set just in the entrance to the private road leading up to the villa – perfect for a long Sunday lunch!

Alicante airport is just over an hours drive away (just over 100kms)

JAVEA  
The town of Javea is located in the Spanish region of Alicante on the Costa Blanca. Javea (Xabia) is situated between Cap San Antonio and Cap de la Nao and around this area are hidden caves and bays, which were once used by pirates and smugglers in the Middle Ages. Sunbathers, snorklers and scuba divers now use these beautiful bays.

The streets in the old town of Javea are well worth exploring and here you will find a magnificent fortified Gothic church (San Bartolome) and a very good museum which explains the history of the coast from Palaeolithic times through Iberian, Roman and Medieval times. (Museo Etnografico 'Soler Blasco'.)

In one of the few areas that have understood the benefits of conserving its countryside, its bay and the surrounding coves washed by the warm crystal-clear water of the Mediterranean, are supplemented by its fishing harbour and modern Yacht Marina. Inland, the old village still retains many streets that have not changed for hundred of years.

 Protected in winter from the cold northern winds by the Cabo de San Antonio, but open in summer to the breezes from the south-east, Jávea boasts an ideal climate with winter temperatures averaging 14 degrees and summer temperatures 25 degrees.

 Swimming, fishing, diving, sailing, water-skiing and all water sports are available in the magnificent installation of the Yacht Marina.

Although Javea is an ancient town with many interesting things to do in the main city, it will always be regarded, first and foremost, as a fishing town. As a fishing port town, much of the attention is placed on the water and beaches, which is fine with the millions of tourists who have flocked there over the years. There is a water sport for any age and skill level in Javea, Spain and that makes the area even more desirable to a large number of people.

DENIA  
Denia is a beautiful town, which stands on the Mediterranean coast, between the cities of Alicante and Valencia, where the sun shines 320 days a year. There's a vast range of places to visit both in and around Denia - whether you're interested in the local culture, history, nature or you just want a fun day out. A visit to the 16th century castle that dominates the town is a good point to start and gives you a view of the whole area. Denia has 20 kilometres of beaches, which are awarded the European Blue Flag for their water quality and clean fine sand every year. To the north, the fine sand beaches of Les Marines; to the south, the rocky area of Les Rotes, with its spectacular coves of transparent waters, ideal for those who enjoy diving or snorkeling. Denia is as busy by night as it is by day. Not with discotheques, but the hundreds of bars and restaurants, many with live entertainment in the summer months, ensure that the town's more energetic visitors are kept entertained until the early hours of the morning.

MORAIRA

The village of Moraira has grown from a small fishing village to an attractive holiday and retirement resort whilst retaining its unique charm that attracts visitors from all over Europe and is particularly popular with the Spanish who come from Madrid and Valencia. It has a small and colourful Main Street, a large marina, excellent variety of local shops, weekly open markets, harbour-side fish restaurants and bars still all retaining their Spanish character.

Visitors from all over the world have discovered the magnificent environment and atmosphere this town offers for holidaymakers or even for residents from abroad. Sandy beaches like El Portet, L'Ampolla and Plagetes, and also the tiny rocky coves with clear blue water (L'Andragó, Punta Estrella and La Cala) make Moraira the spot for fun, sun and sea sports. The modern Moraira Yacht Club provides an ideal meeting point for all enthusiasts.

The first traces of settlements of the community, came from the stone age and can be seen in the Cova de harvest Cendre (ashes cave). During the chalk age (2800 to 200 B.C.) this settlement was abandoned.

ALTEA
Altea sits just between the towns of Benidorm and Calpe and is positioned on a steep hillside 500 meters from the sea and above the modern beachfront developments. It is similar to other towns on the Costa Blanca due to it having a new and an old part of the town.

The old town being perched high up on a natural balcony over the sea. It is popular with artists and here amongst the steep, stepped narrow streets, white houses, orange trees and geraniums you'll find painters, potters and many more traditional craftsmen's studios, shops and little boutiques.

The prominent building in Altea is undoubtedly the church of La Virgen de la Consuelo (a church with a blue dome roof), which stands at the highest point of this picturesque town and is surrounded by some excellent restaurants and cafes. In the old town of Altea guns are displayed, which where used by the Arabians in the attacks against the pirates. Altea in earlier years was also of strategic importance because the city lies in the vicinity of the mouth of Algar. The harbour was perfect for supplying the sailors and fisherman with fresh drinking water.

CALPE  
Calpe is a friendly fishing village, which sits close to the Rock of Ifach on a hill rising up from the last spurs of the sierra Bernia in the middle of Spain's Costa Blanca.
It is an authentic tourist site, with a coastline boasting sandy beaches, cliff faces in some areas and an ancient salt mine, which all give the town a unique feel of its own.

The area has a beautiful, clean, golden sandy beach, which always holds a blue flag for cleanliness issued by the European Foundation for Environmental Education. Surrounded by dozens of restaurants, bars and clubs offering a wide variety of food, drink and entertainment. Calpe is overlooked by the towering Penon de Ifach, which juts out into the sea and rises to over 300 mtrs.

The village has a variety all of its own, it is a place where modern buildings and wide avenues harmonize with an ancient fishing village, where locals are proud of their past, yet welcome tourists and visitors with warm - hearted hospitality.

Calpe is almost three thousand years old and as you would expect still full of history and tradition. Its strategic location and natural vantage point, made it an ideal base as a safe haven. The earliest archaeological findings – out of the time of the Iberians – were found at the Ifach cliffs. Later the Romans established a wealthy colony at the coast whose main activity was the trade of dried and salted fish.

GATA DE GORGOS
This area of the northern Costa Blanca is known for its range of creative artisan products including, furniture, basket weaving, glass, guitars, and ceramics. Situated around one hour from Alicante airport, Gata is set inland from Javea, and easily accessible via the main N332 highway and A7 motorway.

Gata has always been linked to art and handicrafts. Whilst walking along the Avenida de la Marina Alta and adjacent streets, the visitor will find a wide selection of furniture and craft work in palm, wicker and cane. The survival of the traditional manufacture of wicker and cane baskets is now the national and international distinctive feature of Gata de Gorgos and the basis of its productive economy.

THE JALON VALLEY  
The Jalon Valley (Vall de Pop) is known as The Valley of Wine. Magnificent mountains that seem to change form every time you look at them surround it. Jalon itself lies in the centre of the valley whilst surrounded by many smaller villages nestled amongst the grapevines, almond and orange trees.

In the winter months the Costa Blanca is lucky enough to have nearly as many sunny days as in the summertime. The Jalon valley is a walker's paradise, with routes ranging from a very gentle stroll to a six hour walk around the Sierra Bernia mountains to the south of Jalon. In late January / early February the whole of the valley is covered with almond blossom. One can only describe the view as a magnificent blanket of pink and white

The lovely Marina Alta area of the Costa Blanca has the weather and facilities to encourage you to use and enjoy the wide range of sporting facilities available.

Golf - with two 18 hole championship courses and three 9 hole pay and play, the sport is well covered for all abilities.

The most famous of which is Club La Sella near Denia. This course is run and managed by the adjoining 5 star Marriott Hotel. The course is presently 18 hole but currently being extended to 27 hole.

The Mediterranean coast has an excellent range of water sports from kite and wind surfing, jet skis, water skis, dingy, yacht and motor boat sailing plus excellent scuba diving areas. There are a range of schools and clubs where you can arrange tuition or hire. Inland the quiet roads are ideal for cycling and there are many clubs that you can join.

Motorcycle and classic car clubs are many and varied. There are municipal and private tennis courts and clubs in abundance and most villages have their own tonton courts, (a fast outdoor racket game) similar to squash, squash courts too are readily available.

The area with its wonderful mountains, valleys and coast is ideal for walkers and there are many clubs to assist you in finding your route. The mountains are also ideal for hang gliding and this is very much a growing sport.

Most villages have their own sports centre which offers a variety of sports from badminton, karate, basketball, and volleyball etc. These villages usually have their own community 50 metre outdoor pool open from June to October for use by all at a cost of around 1.20€ a day.

The people of Spain are rightly renowned for their love of horses and there are many stables and schools to satisfy both the novice and expert.

Football (with Valencia the 2004 champions less than an hour away) is very popular with many local leagues and 7 a side competitions are available.

Denia also has a very active rugby union club with sides for juniors right through to veterans.

So there we have it, beautiful climate, beautiful countryside and coast with a variety of sports to be enjoyed.

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