Jávea-Xàbia’s coast is varied and covers a length of 25 km with splendid, perfectly sheer cliffs and quiet waters in which to enjoy the Mediterranean Sea.
From North to South are the following beaches: El Pope, Benissero, El Arenal, La Barraca or Portichol, Ambolo or La Granadella, which alternate with many coves and rocky areas such as Montañar, La Caleta or Cala Sardinera.
There are also two uninhabited islands: Portitxol, to the South of the Cabo de la Nao, and Isla del Descubridor.
There are several caves in the cliffs at sea level, most noteworthy being Cova Tallada, Cova dels Coloms and Cova dels Orguens.
The quiet waters are ideal for fishing, both in the rocky areas and in the coves and on the breakwater of the port. Fishing enthusiasts traditionally use special places for their fishing, which they call “pesquera.” These are sometimes situated in the most unlikely locations, even on occasion hanging from the cliffs themselves, when long ladders and ropes are used to descend the cliffs to reach them.
Detailed information about the state of the sea is available in our Weather forecast page.