What are the best beaches in Jávea?

Playa del Arenal is the main sandy beach. La Grava is the gravel beach by the port. Cala de la Granadella, Cala Blanca, Cala Barraca and Cala Sardinera are coves, so which is best depends on whether you want sand, shade or clear water for swimming.

The Montgó is a limestone massif of over 750 m that rises behind Jávea. It was declared a natural park in 1987. Hillside homes on its slopes look down over the town and the sea.

Is there golf in Jávea?

Yes. Club de Golf Jávea is in the town, and La Sella Golf, with 27 holes, is a short drive away at Jesús Pobre near Dénia.

Are there international schools near Jávea?

Yes. Schools within reach of Jávea include Xàbia International College and The Lady Elizabeth School.

Can Penrose Bay help me buy in Jávea?

Yes. We do not hold listings in Jávea ourselves, so we introduce you to a vetted local expert who does, and stay alongside you as your guide from first look to keys.

How does the introduction work?

Tell us what you are looking for and we will match you with one local expert who knows the area. They can then contact you about your search, and we stay close as your guide.

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Living in Jávea

Jávea (Xàbia) has about 30,600 residents and three centres: the old town, the port and the Arenal beach, all under the Montgó massif, a natural park since 1987. It is quieter than the big resorts. Alicante airport is about an hour away by car, and there is a British-curriculum college in town.

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Buying in Jávea

Jávea sits a little further up the coast than the homes we hold ourselves. What we do here is introduce you to a local expert we trust, someone who knows Jávea street by street, so you get the honest picture and the right guidance from day one.

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Who buys in Jávea?

Jávea has long drawn northern Europeans: roughly half of residents are foreign nationals, according to Wikipedia. Xàbia International College is in town and The Lady Elizabeth School is close by at Cumbre del Sol. Buyers choose between the old town, the port, the Arenal and the Montgó hillsides.

Which areas make up Jávea?

The old town sits back from the sea. The port, Duanes de la Mar, has a marina and a gravel beach, and the Arenal is the long sandy beach. Other named areas include Cap Martí, El Tosalet, Portichol, La Plana and the Montgó slopes. Four capes mark the coast: Sant Antoni, la Nau, Negre and Martí.

How do you get to Jávea?

The nearest main airport is Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport (ALC), about 100 km away and roughly 65 minutes by car.

Which beaches, golf courses and schools are near Jávea?

Beaches include Playa del Arenal, Cala de la Granadella, La Grava, Cala Blanca, Cala Barraca, and Cala Sardinera.
Golf courses nearby include Club de Golf Jávea and La Sella Golf.
International schools within reach include Xàbia International College and The Lady Elizabeth School.

Last reviewed October 2026

Good to know

What are the best beaches in Jávea?: Playa del Arenal is the main sandy beach. La Grava is the gravel beach by the port. Cala de la Granadella, Cala Blanca, Cala Barraca and Cala Sardinera are coves, so which is best depends on whether you want sand, shade or clear water for swimming.
What is the Montgó?: The Montgó is a limestone massif of over 750 m that rises behind Jávea. It was declared a natural park in 1987. Hillside homes on its slopes look down over the town and the sea.
Is there golf in Jávea?: Yes. Club de Golf Jávea is in the town, and La Sella Golf, with 27 holes, is a short drive away at Jesús Pobre near Dénia.
How far is Jávea from the airport?: The nearest main airport is Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport (ALC), about 100 km away and roughly 65 minutes by car.
Are there international schools near Jávea?: Yes. Schools within reach of Jávea include Xàbia International College and The Lady Elizabeth School.
Can Penrose Bay help me buy in Jávea?: Yes. We do not hold listings in Jávea ourselves, so we introduce you to a vetted local expert who does, and stay alongside you as your guide from first look to keys.
How does the introduction work?: Tell us what you are looking for and we will match you with one local expert who knows the area. They can then contact you about your search, and we stay close as your guide.

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