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When choosing a Costa Blanca holiday most people opt for a resort with wide sandy beaches, plenty of bars and restaurants, and good hotels, villas and apartments.  Another very popular option is a golfing holiday and the Costa Blanca has many such courses to choose from, but what about if you want both types of holiday?

 

Denia in the northern part of the Costa Blanca is able to offer both types of holiday. Denia itself is built on the coast at the foot of the Montgo Mountain.  The lower slopes of the Montgo, or elephant mountain, are lined with self-catering holiday villas with impressive views over Denia and out to sea.  Many of these are available to rent and make an excellent base for a beach or golfing holiday.

 

The 18 hole La Sella golf course is the closest course to Denia.  The course itself is set in the grounds of the five star Denia Marriott Hotel.  If you want to try out different courses then the Olive Nova golf course is a little further up the coast towards Valencia (a city that is worth visiting in itself).  The course was designed by the international golfer Seve Ballesteros and provides a challenge for golfers of all standards.  There is also the Javea Golf Club, Ifach Golf Course near Calpe, and the Club de Golf Don Cayo near Altea, all within an hour’s drive of Denia.

 

When you want a rest from the golf courses, you can enjoy the Spanish sun on Denia’s 20km of beach.  With this amount of sand overcrowding is not something that you will need to worry about, and you are always within easy reach of a beach bar or restaurant catering to all budgets.  You can choose between rocky coves or long wide stretches of sand.  With all this choice, it is like sunbathing on a different beach everyday.

 

Many of the car rentals companies have offices in Denia, so if you did not rent a car at the airport you can still pick one up locally to explore the local countryside or visit one of the golf courses.

 

For holidaymakers who would rather not drive themselves, Denia is ideally placed for public transport.  Denia Port has a number of ferries and boat trips to take you to other Costa Blanca holiday resorts such as Benidorm, Altea, Calpe and Javea.  Larger ferries can take you to the Balearic Islands of Mallorca, Ibiza and Formentera.

 

While on the subject of transport, getting to and from Alicante is very easy from Denia.  Just over the road from the Port is the Railway Station.  Trains regular run from Denia to Alicante, and you can use the trains to visit other towns in the area such as Calpe, Altea and Benidorm.

 

Shopaholics will love Denia.  The main shopping street and all its side streets can take a whole day to explore with their department stores, boutiques and pavement cafes.  For an even bigger choice, you can take the train to Alicante, but it is best to go early to have enough time to explore the city.

 

No matter where you are in Denia you cannot ignore the Castle with has protected the town since the 11^th century.  Inside are a number of museums, the Church of the Assumption, and views over the sea and the surrounding area.

 

If your family cannot agree of what type of Spanish holiday you want between golf, beach, shopping, culture, then try Denia.  It has all these things in abundance to keep you whole family or group happy during your Costa Blanca holiday.

The Costa Blanca in Spain has long been a popular holiday destination for tourists from other parts of Europe, and in particular the UK. Most holiday makers head for the major resorts such as Benidorm, but an increasing number are discovering that there are many holiday resorts on the Costa Blanca which are perfect for a holiday.

One such holiday resort is Javea. The area that makes up Javea is similar to the size of Benidorm, but instead of high-rise hotels and apartment blocks, the town is made up of traditional buildings, holiday villas and although there are apartments, there are only a couple of buildings over four storeys in height.

Javea is built round a large bay between the headlands of San Antoni and Cap de la Nao. Most of the holiday activity in Javea is centred around the Arenal beach, which is also where you will find most of the holiday villas. This “bay within a bay” is surrounded by bars, cafes, restaurants and shops to keep you entertained throughout your holiday.

The beach itself is equipped with sunbeds, parasols, and volleyball nets. As the sun goes down and the sunbathers go back to their hotels and villas, the promenade fills up with craft stalls. Many people from all over this part of the Costa Blanca visit Javea in the evening just to browse round the stalls which offer jewellery, clothing, and ornaments most of which are hand-made. There are also portrait artists that will paint your portrait right there at the beach, in styles ranging from traditional to caricature. A portrait is a very personal and special way to remember your Costa Blanca holiday in Javea.

The bars, restaurants and shops open and close at different times, so there is always something open on the Arenal. Restaurants range from fast food to three course meals, and from Spanish Paella and Tapas to Fish and Chips, but even some of the three course restaurants offer excellent value for holidaymakers. A full three course meal can cost anything from £5.50 to £40 per person.

Even though you can spend a very enjoyable holiday on the Arenal, the rest of Javea is well worth taking a look at. At the opposite end of Javea’s bay is the Port area. The port and the Arenal are linked by a road running alongside the beach with beach bars every few yards. These are essentially kiosks with tables and chairs arranged around them. Many of them have music playing and are a great way to relax and enjoy the Spanish sun away from the crowds.

The Port of Javea is still a working fishing harbour with a small town around it with larger shops and supermarkets than you would find at the Arenal. The rocky seafront is lined with intimate hotels, bars and restaurants where you can sit and watch the world go by with a drink and tapas (Spanish snacks).

Every summer the port plays host to the Javea International Festival. The festival has marquees representing the various nationalities and cultures in Javea. Often the centre point of the festival is the stage with a variety of performers of different nationalities.

Overlooking the port is the old town of Javea, known locally as “The Pueblo”. This is where you will find a taste of the real Spain. Although you can drive through the old town many of the roads are one way, as it would be impossible to get two vehicles side-by-side. The streets are narrow with old traditional Spanish townhouses on either side. The centre of the old town often comes alive with various Fiestas (celebrations) throughout the year, which are always worth visiting to experience the Spanish sense of fun.

Javea is the perfect place for a holiday with something for everyone all within a one resort.

Holiday villas in Javea.