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Xàbia (Jávea), Spain

Xàbia, in Valencian, or Jávea, in Spanish, is a coastal town and municipality in the comarca of Marina Alta, in the province of Alicante, Valencia, Spain, by the Mediterranean Sea. Situated on the side of the Montgó Massif, behind a wide bay and sheltered between two rocky headlands, the town has become a very popular small seaside resort and market town.

Type City

Why go

  • Town and municipality in Valencian Community, Spain.

History

Xàbia, in Valencian, or Jávea, in Spanish, is a coastal town and municipality in the comarca of Marina Alta, in the province of Alicante, Valencia, Spain, by the Mediterranean Sea. Situated on the side of the Montgó Massif, behind a wide bay and sheltered between two rocky headlands, the town has become a very popular small seaside resort and market town. Half of its resident population and over two thirds of its annual visitors are foreigners.

Getting there by ferry

Embarque Mundo Marino
Ferry terminal · 2.1 km from the centre · mundo marino
Outdoor
Mundo Marino Dénia
Ferry terminal · 7.3 km from the centre · Mundo Marino
Outdoor
Dénia
Ferry terminal · 7.5 km from the centre
Outdoor
La Panseta
Ferry terminal · 7.5 km from the centre
Outdoor
Baleària Port
Ferry terminal · 7.6 km from the centre · Baleària
Outdoor
Mundo Marino Calpe
Ferry terminal · 19 km from the centre · Mundo Marino
Outdoor
Excursión en Barco DENIA - JAVEA
Ferry route · Mundo Marino
Outdoor
Dénia - Sant Antoni de Portmany
Ferry route
Outdoor
Dénia - Eivissa
Ferry route
Outdoor
Dénia - Palma
Ferry route
Outdoor

Restaurants & places to go

Pizza, Restaurant · Bar Restaurante Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-23:59 · 1 Carrer Bellavista, Dénia, 03700 · grupoelraset.com
Indoor
Valencian, Restaurant · Porque comer en Restaurante Mena es una experiencia que nadie puede perderse. Disfrutar de sus platos es mucho más que compartir una… · denia.com
Indoor
Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Su-Th 12:30-24:00; Fr,Sa 12:30-00:30; PH 12:30-00:30 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, delivery, vegan options, step-free… · dominospizza.es
Indoor
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-23:00 Features: takeaway · 9 Carrer del Marqués de Campo, Dénia, 03700 · burgerking.es
Indoor
Frozen Yogurt, Ice Cream · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:30-02:00 Features: outdoor seating, delivery, step-free access · 49 Carrer del Marqués de Campo · llaollaoweb.com
Indoor
Spanish, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Su 13:00-15:30,20:00-23:00 · Plaça de Benidorm · peixibrases.com
Indoor
Regional, Valencian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Th 11:00-18:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-18:00,20:00-23:30; Su 11:00-17:00; Mo off Features: outdoor seating · Camí de… · pontsec.com
Indoor
Noodle, Pizza, Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-24:00 Features: outdoor seating, step-free access · Port de Denia, Dénia · giuseppealporto.com
Indoor

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. We do not yet hold airport or rail details for Xàbia (Jávea), Spain — check the official tourism sources below for the best routes in. By water: 6 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Embarque Mundo Marino, 2.1 km); routes include Excursión en Barco DENIA - JAVEA, Dénia - Sant Antoni de Portmany, Dénia - Eivissa.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Xàbia (Jávea), Spain. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Intercity coach