Javea (Xabia) is situated between the San Antonio and de la Nau bays, 80km north east of Alicante and 111km south of Valencia between Denia and Altea. There are many hidden caves and bays in the area that make ideal situations for sunbathers, snorklers and scuba divers. The average Javea weather reaches temperatures of up to 40°C in summer, but not less than 10°C during winter. Javea is divided into three areas, the village which is 3 km inland, the port of Javea and the beach areas, with a total of around 20,000 inhabitants.

The streets in the old town of Javea are typically Spanish with a magnificent fortified Gothic church, many traditional houses along with bars, restaurants and shops. The harbour area provides a multitude of restaurants and bars and the views from the Cabo de San Martin are stunning. Javea has a wide variety of landscape, ranging from its sandy coastlines to rugged mountain areas and it combines both traditional beauty and modern facilities with the charm of an ancient fishing village.