Costa Blanca has a wide range of activities to suit all
ages and many fascinating places to visit. To help you get the most from
your holiday the information on this page can help you to decide what to
do before you go.
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Javea and it's setting The Javea website will answer most of your questions
about the area
The climate is warm and the Montgó mountain protects the town from cold in winter and the easterly breezes mitigate the heat in summer.
The average monthly temperatures are:
January
12º C
July
26º C
February
11º C
August
27º C
March
13º C
September
23º C
April
16º C
October
19º C
May
18º C
November
15º C
June
22º C
December
13º C
Today's Weather
Areas of interest
A 20 minute drive along a winding mountain road with spectacular
views over the Montgo headland brings you to the delightful cosmopolitan
town of Denia. Rich in history and culture, its streets are a
fascinating example of architecture through the ages and the buildings
are a monument to the civilisations that have made their mark here. The
focal point is the impressive 16th century castle. There are day trips
to the Balearic Islands and catamaran trips for the more nautical
adventurers.
To experience traditional Spain explore the beautiful historic
village of Guadalest set in the mountains and the nearby 'Waterfalls of
Algar' which are places not to be missed by the visitor.
The nearby towns
of Moraira with it's beautiful sandy coves, Calpe with it's legendary
rock, Benissa and Teulada all have their own individual
characters to explore.
Tourist attractions
The Blue Flag sandy Arenal beach has children’s climbing frames,
volleyball nets and gently shelves into the sea which makes it ideal for
children of all ages. As the bars and restaurants overlook the beach it
allows parents to take time out to relax and keep an eye on the children
playing on the sand.
About 40 minutes drive away is Benidorm with many spectacular
attractions including: Aqualandia - the ultimate water theme park open
from mid May to mid October. Mundomar - for a journey around a
fascinating world inhabited by the most beautiful and interesting marine
and exotic animals, open for most of the year. Terra Mitica - the new
theme park boasting some of the largest rides in Europe which is open
every day from beginning of June until mid September and weekends during
other months. For more details and to plan your days out visit their
websites to check they are open before booking your holiday. The
websites are all multilingual, including English.
Activities
Go Scuba Diving with the Amigos Del Mar Dive Center based in Javea where you are within
an hour of many magnificent dive sites in one of Spain’s best diving areas.
There is a Marine conservation area at Cabo San Antonio and spectacular
diving around the Cap de Negro area with caves, overhangs, swim through’s
and rock faces to explore, providing something for all levels of diving
experience.
Treat your kids to some of the best attractions in Spain (Click on the links below for more information in both English
and Spanish)
Aqualandia-
the ultimate water theme park open from mid May to mid October
Mundomar
- for a journey around a fascinating world inhabited by the most
beautiful and interesting marine and exotic animals, open for most of
the year.
Terra
Mitica - the new theme park boasting some of the largest rides in
Europe which is open every day from beginning of June until mid
September and weekends during other months.
For more details and to plan your days out visit their websites to
check they are open before booking your holiday. The websites are all
multilingual, including English.
