Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, there are a number of them around Jávea, and more accessible restaurants open each year. See our list of wheelchair accessible restaurants in Jávea.

No. Villa Olivo is suitable for everyone, and we welcome everyone. Its particular advantage is that if a family member or friend has a disability, you can book knowing they will have first-class, accessible facilities and a worry-free stay.

It is a matter of taste. If you love scorching weather (30° to 35°), July and August are the months to come. The solar-heated pool is warmed to around 26° from mid-April to October, so you can enjoy the pool outside the high season too. See the weather in Jávea month by month.

Typically between 15° and 20°, and February can reach 20° or more. The climate is usually a lot nicer and healthier than the UK's.

It is recommended, but not essential. We have guests who use local taxis when at the villa. The nearest supermarket is three minutes away by car, and the beach, bars and restaurants are just five minutes by taxi. A taxi to the beach is typically €8.

No, sadly not. If you need a wheelchair accessible vehicle (WAV), we can put you in contact with a rental business. Contact us for details.

Yes. They can be booked in advance and are typically available.

No. Once on the plane, there is little difference. It is the special assistance teams that look after anyone who needs help to and from the aircraft.

Typically 70 minutes from Alicante airport and 80 minutes from Valencia airport.

Yes. Email us at [email protected] and we will send you the details.

Yes. The pool is heated by solar power, which keeps it at around 26° from mid-April to October, depending on the weather. Read more about the pool and hoist.

Yes, two local companies can help. Email us at [email protected] and we will send you the details.

There is a large Consum supermarket within a five-minute drive of the villa. See shopping in Jávea for more.

There is a selection at the villa, but we recommend you bring any specially adapted cutlery if you have specific needs.

Yes. Bring your Blue Badge with you to park in the blue disabled parking bays. Rules can change, so check the UK government's guidance on using a Blue Badge in the EU before you travel.

No. There are no concessions for disabled drivers on standard roadside parking, so use a blue-marked bay to be sure.

Yes. There are hand towels and bath sheets, as well as pool towels for you to use.

No. Rubbish needs to be taken to a refuse point about 700 yards from the villa, so we recommend using a car.

Yes, there is Wi-Fi in the villa.

No, we don't supply hoists. Guests usually hire one from an independent local company, such as Mobility Equipment Hire Direct or Easy Hire Dénia.

Yes, there is an electric profile double bed in the main bedroom, with room for a hoist underneath. See the villa rooms.

Yes. The bed has a specialist mattress for people prone to pressure sores. It is shaped with extra viscoelastic foam in the sacral area to spread the contact and reduce peak pressures, and keeps the right depth whatever position you are in. Airflow channels between the foam blocks let air circulate to help keep skin healthy, and it has rounded corners and a polyurethane cover.

No. The villa is non-smoking, and we do not allow smoking inside. If you smoke, please do so outside and use the ashtrays provided.

No, we do not allow pets at the villa.

Usually mild in the winter months and very warm in summer. See detailed weather information.

Yes. The adapted bathroom has handrails and folding support arms, a roll-in shower, a shower chair and a wall-mounted shower seat.

Yes. The pool has an easy-to-use hydraulic hoist so people with mobility problems can get in and out of the pool safely. Read more about the pool hoist.

Yes. We send full directions, including the address and access information, once your booking is fully paid.

The nearest airports are Alicante (about 70 minutes away) and Valencia (about 80 minutes). See getting to Villa Olivo for flights, car hire and accessible taxis.