Nearly every kind of water sport is catered for in the area, and for those who don't want to get their feet wet there is golf, bowls, tennis, cycling, horse riding and hiking to name but a few.
A LITTLE FURTHER AFIELD
The beautiful city of Valencia with its historic buildings, museums and wonderful shopping centre is only 1 hour away. For the younger members in your party, Benidorm's Terra Mitica (25 mins away) theme park is a must, you will also find Acqualandia and Mundomar here. At Gata de Gorgos (8km) you will find what the local craft industries have to offer - palm leaf, rattan and wickerwork articles. The Tourist Office, there are three, one in each area of Javea, will have details of nearby places of interest. Be sure to check if there are any fiestas taking place during your stay, these are always well worth a visit.
WHATEVER YOU ARE LOOKING FOR IN A HOLIDAY; YOU WILL BE SURE TO FIND IT HERE ON THE COSTA BLANCA.
CALPE
Calpe is located in the Spanish region of Alicante on the Costa Blanca. The town is steeped in history and offers a wealth of culture - yet this ancient fishing port has comfortably married its centuries old past with the demands of modern day tourism. Calpe is a mixture of high rise beachside buildings geared to the needs of the 21st century tourist and charming, narrow medieval streets bearing the hallmarks of a bygone age.
With its ideal location, near perfect climate and many attractions, Calpe has proved a magnet for foreign tourists and homeowners alike. Thousands of British and German visitors have come here for a short visit and never returned to their native land!
There are quality sandy beaches, excellent local shopping facilities and a wealth of bars and restaurants offering all kinds of local and international cuisine. People travel from all over the Costa Blanca to dine here - whether you want Spanish, Italian, Chinese, Lebanese, German or English food, you'll find it all in Calpe.
The town's most famous and distinguishing feature is its mighty Peñon de Ifach - the huge rock which rises 332 meters out of the Mediterranean, reminiscent of the rock of Gibraltar. The Peñon was declared a nature reserve in 1987 and now provides a safe haven for a variety of birds and unusual flora and fauna.
For the energetic, a hike to the top of the Peñon de Ifach is a memorable experience - but definitely not one to be contemplated by the elderly, disabled or those prone to vertigo!
Take a trip to the old town and you'll find ample evidence of Calpe's rich history in murals, monuments and museums which keep alive the town's links with its chequered past. Remains of Iberian tribes, dating back to several hundreds of years BC, have been found around the Peñon de Ifach.
When the sun goes down in Calpe, you'll find plenty of entertainment to keep you amused until the small hours. The town has a wealth of bars, cafes and clubs and you'll always find live music and night time entertainment during the high season months of July and August.
JAVEA
Javea is situated on the most easterly point on Mainland Spain at the northern end of the Costa Blanca, approximately 100kms from Valencia and 90 kms from Alicante. The coastline has scenic rocky coves, wonderful beaches and dramatic cliffs. Javea has been voted 'environmentally near perfect' by the World Health Organisation and boasts 320 days of sunshine a year! Javea can be divided into three main areas, the Old Town, the Port and the Arenal.
MORAIRA
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.
The sturdy fortress that overlooks the beach of Moraira
dates from the days of Felipe II (16th Century). But
today the importance of this fishing port in the municipal
district of Teulada, located 6km inland, is due to its
tourist infrastructure. Visitors from all over Europe
have discovered the magnificent environment this town
offers for holidaymaker's 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 completes the round -up for seadog's.
ALTEA MARINA
Altea is only a 10 minute drive away from Calpe. It has numerous water sports and has the look of a miniature Monte Carlo. Well worth a visit.
ACTIVITIES
Nearly every kind of watersport is catered for in the area, and for those who don't want to get their feet wet there is golf, bowls, tennis, cycling, horse riding and hiking to name but a few.
A LITTLE FURTHER AFIELD
The beautiful city of Valencia with its historic buildings, museums and wonderful shopping centre is only 1 hour away. For the younger members in your party, Benidorm's Terra Mitica (40 mins away) theme park is a must, you will also find Acqualandia and Mundomar here. At Gata de Gorgos (8km) you will find what the local craft industries have to offer - palm leaf, rattan and wickerwork articles. The Tourist Office, there are three, one in each area of Javea, will have details of nearby places of interest. Be sure to check if there are any fiestas taking place during your stay, these are always well worth a visit.
WHATEVER YOU ARE LOOKING FOR IN A HOLIDAY; YOU WILL BE SURE TO FIND IT HERE ON THE COSTA BLANCA
