Costa Blanca Norte
Jávea / Xàbia
27,500 habitantes · 92 km de Alicante
Jávea offers the greatest variety of topography in the area: sandy beach at El Arenal, hidden coves in Granadella, and mountains in Montgó. A well-established British and French expat community. A diversified real estate market: villas with sea views, chalets in the town center, and modern apartments in the port.
Metros² medios
165 m²
Precio medio
3.420 €/m²
Rentabilidad alquiler
4,8% anual
Por qué Jávea / Xàbia
- Playas Arenal y Granadella
- Montgó natural
- Casco histórico medieval
Inhabitants
28,000
Price/m²
3,200 €
Airport
90 km
Sunny days
325/year
Javea: the most authentic and complete town in the Marina Alta
Javea (Xàbia in Valencian) is one of the most complete and beloved towns by the international community in Spain. It combines three features that few places have together: a well-preserved medieval historic center with the Gothic-Mediterranean church of San Bartolomé as its jewel, an active fishing port with a daily fish market, and a coastal area (Arenal) with a promenade, beach bars, and the only fine sandy beach in the area (the rest are rocky coves). It has 28,000 registered inhabitants but over 60,000 in summer. The gastronomy is exceptional: BonAmb (2 Michelin stars), Tula (Michelin star), and a dozen excellent rice dishes by the sea. It is dominated by Cabo de San Antonio to the north (marine natural park) and Cabo de la Nao to the south (100m cliffs).
Who is Jávea / Xàbia for?
Javea attracts international buyers looking for Spanish authenticity without sacrificing infrastructure. It is the typical choice for premium British, senior Dutch, and professional German buyers. It is also popular among many Spanish families from Valencia and Madrid seeking a second home. It is not a party destination; it is a destination for a good life.
International community
~52% of the registered population is foreign.
Top nationalities
Services and education
International schools
- • Lady Elizabeth School (Lliber, 15 min)
- • Xàbia International College
- • German School Costa Blanca
Hospitals
- • Hospital HLA San Carlos Denia (15 min)
- • Hospital Marina Salud Denia (public, 15 min)
- • International private clinics in Arenal
Supermarkets
- • Mercadona
- • Lidl
- • Carrefour Market
- • Iceland (British)
- • Sklep Polski in Arenal area
Lifestyle
Featured beaches
- • Arenal (only sandy beach, promenade)
- • Playa de la Grava (rocky, in front of the port)
- • Cala Granadella (virgin cove)
- • Cala Portitxol
Iconic restaurants
- • BonAmb (2 Michelin)
- • Tula (Michelin)
- • El Rodat
- • La Renda (rice dishes by the sea)
Leisure and activities
Real Club Náutico Javea (port and sports). Javea Golf Club (18 holes, historic). Diving at Cabo San Antonio (marine reserve). Hiking at Cabo de la Nao and Granadella. Historic center with independent shops and a Thursday market.
Real estate investment
Javea offers three very distinct markets: premium villas in Costa Nord or Balcón al Mar (€700K-3M), apartments in the center/Arenal (€200-400K), and village houses in the historic center (€350-700K). Buyer demand is highly diversified by nationality.
Average rental yield: 5-7% gross in tourist rentals (Arenal and Granadella are the most profitable areas)
Price trend: +12% last 3 years
Pros and cons
Pros
- + Genuine historic center, not touristy
- + Three environments in one municipality (town, port, beach)
- + Top gastronomic quality on the Costa Blanca
- + Mature and stable international community
- + Protected nature (2 capes as natural parks)
To consider
- − Far from the airport (90 km)
- − Premium prices for frontline villas
- − Dense traffic in July-August in Arenal
- − Most beaches are rocky, not fine sand
Jávea / Xàbia vs Denia
Javea is more authentic and elegant than Denia, with lower tourist density. Denia is more urban and has a ferry. Javea better preserves its old town. Similar price (€3,200/m² vs €2,900/m²).