North of Alicante is the town of Jávea, a coastal site lovely enjoying good weather all year, super green and very chosen by those who want to enjoy a good vacation. The coast of Jávea runs 20 kilometers and is studded with beaches.
Today, the best coves of Jávea.
Jávea
As we said, it is a coastal town located on the Costa Blanca, in Alicante, and about 90 kilometers from Ibiza. Approximately half of its population is foreign, it seems that English and German pensioners get tired of the cold and come here frequently.
Like many of the coastal towns in Spain, and in other European countries as well, agriculture and fishing have given way to tourism as the engine of the regional economy. And again, this trend originates in the '60s when travelers begin to discover the variety and beauty of its beaches.
Then, What are the best coves in Jávea?
Cala Blanca
For many it is one of the best beaches in the town and one of the most popular. Its views are something spectacular. We really talk about three small coves, located next to each other. The main cove is called Blanca and is about 300 meters long. Obviously, it is called that because the cliffs and the pebbles that make it up are of that color.
The cove is popular and known because it is easy to access. Now, to get to know the other coves that form it, you have to take a few turns. The Cove I It is about 80 meters away, at the end of Avenida Ultramar, the road that goes to Cala Blanca. It also has an easy access and one can go to the Mirador de Cala Blanca without any problem. It is worth it? Obvious.
The next cove is Caleta II, with beautiful and crystal clear waters and a virginal landscape. It is small, smaller than the other two, and you can get there on foot from Caleta I. If you like views from above, you have to climb the cliffs and enjoy them.
La Frenchman's Cove It is the wildest of the group and getting there is not so easy, although it is by no means impossible. It is a small and hidden paradise that you reach from Caleta II walking through rocks attached to the sea. Good trip!
cove portitxol
It is also known by the name of Barraca cove, for the traditional fishermen's houses that are in the area, the barracks, along the coast. It is reached both by car and on foot. On foot, from the Mirador de la Cruz del Portitxol and by car, from the road that goes to Cabo de la Nao.
As this cove is very beautiful, it is advisable to go early. Here you can snorkel, some diving and swim since the waters are transparent and of good color.
Cala Granadella
Everyone agrees that it is one of the best coves of all and also, It is one of the best places in Spain to snorkel. How do you get there? By car, on foot and by bus, combining everything. You park the car and then either walk or take the bus provided by the town of Jávea.
Either way you will have some great views of the landscape, on the way and once in the cove itself. The water is wonderful, ten points, transparentyou and lets see dozens of minnows swimming near the bottom. Its beautiful. Amen to the Cliffs impressive that surround it.
It is an active cove, which offers water sports, so there are people moving and noises. Can you do diving, snorkeling, paddle surfing, kayaking…
Arenal
In Jávea there are all kinds of beaches, sand and pebbles, for example, but Arenal is one of the few white sand beaches what will you see here It is unique, the largest, moreover, and for a moment, because of that color, you think you are in the Caribbean or Polynesia.
It is a quiet and relaxed beach, to talk, sunbathe, read something or walk a little. Have a promenade, with cafes, bars and restaurants and some shops that rent water sports equipment. And you have in view Montgo Mountain.
Cala Ambolo
The first thing to say about this beach is that there are usually slippages, so they usually close it. Therefore, it is advisable to check before going. It does not mean that you will not be able to enter, but the risk is at your own risk. It is a small cove with white sand, It is located before Cabo de la Nao and It is a nudist beach one of the best in Javea. It has high cliffs and blue waters. People climb the rock walls or go snorkeling.
It does not have lifeguards nor can you rent sun loungers or umbrellas or beach chairs, but with its almost 300 meters if you take your things you will have a great time. The cove is not far from the Mirador de Ambolo, and is so called because centuries ago there were many watchtowers on the coast to warn of the arrival of pirates.
Cala Sardinera
It is a virgin cove, with the shore with gravel and pebbles. You can get there walking from the Mirador de la Cruz del Portitxol, along a natural path. Many people choose it to swim or snorkel.
La Grava Beach
As its name indicates instead of sand it's gravel. Is next to the marina from the town and the old fishing district of Duanes de la Mar. It is easily accessible and due to its location and popularity It has everything for the tourist.
La Grava is a beach of calm and crystal clear waters and they are proudly from Blue flag. There are palm trees on its promenade, craft markets and a water park open in summer that is great if you go with children.
Benisero beach
this beach is exclusively for athletes. It is a open beach, that is why strong winds blow which are ideal for practicing surfing and kitesurfing. It is 300 meters from the port and to these sports you can add kayaking, rowing and jet skiing.
At the edge of the beach there are many beach bars where you can eat, fish and seafood are on all the menus, and the beach also offers parking, public toilets, wooden paths to avoid burning your feet and rental of beach equipment.
The Benissero beach extends a bit giving shape to the first Muntanyar, 1900 beautiful meters that reach the Parador de Jávea. Is a beach with turquoise waters and pebbless, very beautiful, whose transparent waters allow the practice of snorkeling and diving.
Minister Creek
It is a small beach It is located at the end of Primer Muntanyar beach, behind the Parador de Jávea. It is small and rocky and very pretty. It has many pools with fauna and natural pools.
Franco had a villa here that he ended up giving to Navarro Rubio, his finance minister. Hence the name. Nobody lives in this house today, but you can see it from the beach. It is a quiet beach without any kind of service, so if you decide to go you have to take everything.
Of course, at the end of the cove there is a nice viewpoint from which you have a superb view of the Arenal beach.
Pope Beach
This beach is also known by the name of Tango beach. It is in the north end of the town, on the south side of the Cabo de San Antonio Marine Reserve. It has two small bays with coarse sand and crystal clear waters.
Small but beautiful.