Popular traditions

Javea has a large number of traditions inherited from its’ varied ancient cultures. From all these traditions, the most popular are: Bous al Carrer, Fiestas de Jávea, Gastronomía, Els Colombaires, Pilota Valenciana, La Subasta, La Pasa, Los Rederos y El Mercado 

Leisure

As Jávea is a growing town, it boasts a wide and varied offer of leisure activities. There are many cafeterias and terrace bars on the promenade and in the Arenal, as well as pubs, discos, skating rinks, go-kart circuits, cinemas, drive-in cinemas, etc.
The Town Council offers a varied programme of cultural interest: courses, conferences, musical shows, etc.

The range of cultural activities is completed by various organisations and bodies: Municipal Painting School: Jávea-Xàbia Cultural Atheneum: Youth Office: School of Music and Dance: Jávea Musical Artistic Centre: Municipal Library: "Soler Blasco" Archaeological and Ethnographical Museum.

Historia por Épocas

Jávea-Xàbia, has a rich history, possibly due to its special situation on the coast. The exact position of the town, the climate, together with the rich soil of the valley, meant that many colonists and invaders decided to settle here.
Possibly the most important and relevant periods in Javea-Xàbia’s history are its Romanisation and the Muslim era.
Jávea’s history may be divided into seven key periods.