Don’t get yourself confused. Javea and Xabia are the same. Xabia is Valencian, while Javea is Spanish. The resort of Javea in Costa Blanca lies in the eastern part of Spain. This is about an hour’s drive from Valencia on one side and Alicante on the other side. The mountain Montgo Massif overlooks the resort. Javea has approximately 33,000 residents, half of whom are Spanish. Because of its beautiful scenery and warm weather, Javea is not just a popular destination during holidays. You will also find people who came to Javea to live. As mentioned earlier, there are three parts to Javea. The first part is the Old Town. The second is the Arenal with its pristine, sandy beaches. And the third is the Port where you will find all the luxurious yachts anchored. The Arenal The Arenal has shops, restaurants, and everything a tourist can ever crave during holidays. It also has stalls that sell gifts, from toys to postcards to even jewelry. What makes the Arenal unique is the absence of high-rise buildings. These buildings are what you find in nearby resorts. But not in Arenal. The only thing you will find aside from the beach and the shops are apartment blocks. All of these apartment blocks provide you with amazing beach views. The Old Town Javea’s Old Town sits back a few minutes from the sea. Walking its narrow streets reminds you of the town’s rich history. There is the Church of Sant Bartomeu you can visit. There is also a covered market that sells the town’s freshest produce every day. A maze of narrow streets surrounds the church. While walking these streets, you will find yourself in awe of all the architecture that displays the Tosca stone. In these streets, you will find residential houses as well as those turned into small shops. There are also Spanish tapas bars within these narrow alleys. The Port This is a short drive away from the Playa de Arenal. The Port is an active working port. Here, you will be able to watch the catch from the boats every evening. It is also here that you will find all the amazing yachts and motorboats anchored for a few days. The Port has many shops and restaurants as well. There are also tapas bars. This is also where you will find a thriving community of locals. The Port is also a favorite hangout place for ex-pats because it is less busy than the other parts of the town. You will also find here some cliffside villas that provide you with amazing views. On a clear day, you can easily see the island of Ibiza from one of these villas. Aside from the villas, a few minutes further are blocks of apartment buildings that remain dwellings of ex-pats and locals alike. A few more minutes of driving will bring you to another village, Pedreguer. This is a village you may also want to explore. It provides all the beautiful sceneries as well as amazing architecture that adds value to your holiday. Certainly, Javea is more than just a little town by the coast. It is a piece of heaven on earth. And it’s in Spain!