Days out around Jávea

Jávea is an ideal base for exploring the northern Costa Blanca. With stunning sights locally and further afield, there is plenty to do for all the family.

Within a short drive of Jávea are the towns of Dénia, Moraira, Benidorm, Oliva, Gandia, Altea and Calpe, all of which are worth visiting.

Accessible beaches

The Arenal

The Arenal is a fantastic, safe beach away from the road. With beautiful soft sand, it is ideal for families and lets children run around.

With volleyball courts and a children’s play area, the beach is popular day and night. Lifeguards and the Red Cross are on site.

For wheelchair users there are toilets and changing facilities, and a special chair to help wheelchair users into the water.

For the more able-bodied there is plenty of choice of water sports.

La Granadella

The lovely pebble beach of La Granadella is 220 metres long, nestled in a creek and surrounded by pine trees. The beach is only reachable by car, and the road there is a fantastic drive, winding through pine forests down to the cove.

There are good facilities for disabled visitors, including toilets and showers. There is parking (although it gets very busy in the summer months), the Red Cross, lifeguards, restaurants and beach bars.

Tip: get to La Granadella early to avoid the traffic, which builds up in the peak season.

Places to go

Aqualandia

Aqualandia is a popular water park in Benidorm. Set in beautiful natural surroundings, it has water rides for all ages and tastes, surrounded by gardens planted with vegetation typical of the area.

It is around a 40-minute journey from the villa.

Mundomar

Mundomar is an animal park in Benidorm with mammals, birds and reptiles, plus shows and special experiences such as swimming with sea lions, meeting dolphins or having your photo taken with the animals.

It is at the same location as Aqualandia, around a 40-minute journey from the villa.

Terra Natura

Terra Natura is a zoo and water park near Benidorm, where you get close to the animals with barriers you can barely see.

It is around a 40-minute journey from the villa.

Terra Mítica

Terra Mítica is a theme and adventure park in Benidorm that takes you back to the ancient Mediterranean civilisations of Greece, Egypt and Rome, with shows and rides to excite and fascinate visitors and push your adrenaline to new limits.

Public holidays in Spain

It is worth knowing (and remembering) that many supermarkets and shops in Spain close on public holidays. The national holidays are:

• 1 January: New Year’s Day
• 6 January: Epiphany
• Good Friday (date varies)
• 1 May: Labour Day
• 15 August: Assumption Day
• 12 October: National Day of Spain
• 1 November: All Saints’ Day
• 6 December: Constitution Day
• 8 December: Immaculate Conception
• 25 December: Christmas Day

The Valencia region adds a few of its own, such as Easter Monday and 9 October (Valencian Community Day), and Jávea has its own local fiestas. Regional dates change from year to year, so check before you travel.