Javea beaches and coves - Tue 24th July 2007
Playa del arenal (Arenal Beach) Situated in the middle of the bay, this is the best-known beach and the one most visited by tourists. It is the only sandy beach, as the others are composed of rocks or gravel. At its Northern end there was a large Roman settlement, the site today of the Parador Nacional “Costa Blanca.” The beach has sun-shades, sun-beds, pedal-boat and boat hire. It is ideal for walks, shopping or having lunch by the sea. Cala Blanca (White Cove) Heading for Cabo de la Nao, after passing the second Montañar, we find Cala Blanca, also known as La Caleta. The cove has many corners which combine rock and gravel. A good place for excursions and fishing and to visit Cap Prim. Cala de La Barraca (Cabin Cove) A quiet cove, especially popular with fishermen and the locals. From the cove you can see Portitxol Island (private property), unspoilt and intact, covered with vegetation. Cala de La Granadella (pictured above) Reached via the continuation of the road to Cabo de la Nao. It is one of Jávea’s most notable coves, as it is one of the most beautiful in the Marina Alta region. The cove combines a maritime setting with abundant pine groves. It is a favourite place to practice underwater fishing. The XVIII-Century Granadella Castle is near the cove. Cala del Pope (Priest’s Cove) A small cove in the area of the Port or Sea Customs. Also known as Playa del Tango. Gravel beach. Called Priest’s Cove for an Orthodox priest (1898-1965) who visited it regularly. Very near here, toward Cabo San Antonio, is the Cala “Dels Enamorats” (Lovers’ Cove). Cala Ambolo Located toward Cabo de la Nao. Only nudist beach. The island Isla del Descubridor can be seen from the cove. Playa de la Grava (Gravel Beach) This is the beach of the Port of Jávea, composed of round stones. Its name comes because it was originally composed of gravel, but the action of the sea has changed it completely. Montañar A long stone beach running along the bay, in summer it has beach restaurants and terrace bars.