Javea Overview

Jávea (Xàbia) is small on a map but surprisingly varied once you start moving around it.

For a neighbourhood-by-neighbourhood breakdown, see our main Javea area hub.

The Old Town, the Port and the Arenal sit close together, but they function as three different places. Add the Montgó slopes inland, the headlands to the south, and the nearby towns in the Marina Alta, and you quickly realise that “living in Javea” depends entirely on where and how you live.

This section is the starting point. If you’re new to the area, begin here, or return to the main Guides hub for the full structure.

Start Here (The Essentials)

• About Javea & the Surrounding Area
• Find your place in Jávea
• Javea FAQs

The Main Parts of Town (How Javea Is Laid Out)

These are the three zones most people compare first:

• Living in the Old Town of Jávea
• Living in the Port Area of Jávea
• Living in the Arenal Area of Jávea

Beaches and Landscape

Jávea’s coastline changes dramatically from north to south.

• Javea Beach Guide
• Montgo
• Guide to the Montgó Caves in Javea

Local Context

If you want the historical shape behind the modern town:

• The History of Javea

Once you’ve got your bearings, the next step is practical life: costs, schools, healthcare, renting and utilities.

Back to Guides

Explore the other guide sections:

• Moving to Javea
• Buying Guide
• Living in Jávea
• Javea Property Market