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Javea, a seaport located on the Costa Blanca, is an increasingly popular destination for people wishing to buy Spanish property. The beaches on the Costa Blanca, backed by rolling pine covered hills, are reputed to be amongst the finest on the Mediterranean coast and in Europe.

A lot of credit for the current demand for Spanish property in Javea must go to the city councils whose planning policies have laid down strict restrictions on the stipulated heights of buildings. The consequent low-rise development policies have ensured that the area has not been converted into a concrete jungle stamped with monotonous high rises.

Lower property prices in Javea

One of the biggest advantages of buying property in Javea is that prices are much lower than on the Costa Del Sol, for example, and typically range from €175,000 for an apartment up to €320,000 for a villa. Couple this with the growth of tourism in the region and you can see the immense potential that buying property in Javea offers. Not only can one expect a substantial appreciation in property prices but also expect to get good rental income owing to the high demand from both Europeans and Spanish nationals.

The opportunities presented by an investment in Spanish property are validated by reputed analysts and data available from the government. According to an independent property expert Mark Stucklin, who writes on Spanish property for The Sunday Times, the latest government figures point out that the best performing regions in terms of property investment lie in the Mediterranean coastal areas. Of these popular areas, the inflation rates in Alicante in Costa Blanca are lower than the national average during the latest review period. The government figures also show that property appreciation rates in the coastal areas range between 8.6 -18.6 percent, by all means a healthy figure. Even discounting an element of likely exaggeration in these statistics, the numbers still present an extremely attractive picture of opportunity in investing in property in Javea. Don’t forget that old adage: when it comes to buying property, it is all about “location, location & location” – and undoubtedly, the location that is really hot right now is Javea.

Who’s buying property in Javea

Of course, the UK has always been the main driving force for property sales in Javea and along the Costa Blanca. The extremely cheap airfares from various airports in the UK to Alicante and Murcia have contributed immensely to the attractiveness of Javea as a property investment haven.

At the same time, statistics show that apart from the Brits, other europeans too are flocking in increasing numbers to buy property on the Costa Blanca. According to real estate agents, these buyers are impressed by the sun and a perfect living climate — and they seem prepared to pay a premium for it.

Javea enjoys a special niche in the property investment market as the area has established itself as a source of stable rental income all the year round. Investors can, in respect to two-bed, two-bathroom properties for example, expect a rental income of about 700 Euros per week during the summer and 500 per week during the autumn and winter season. Moreover, the government is also providing an impetus to the property boom by building highly exclusive golf, lifestyle resorts and low rise luxury villa complexes with bars, restaurants and a host of other facilities.

So, if you are looking for an overseas property in Spain that gives you a regal lifestyle at great prices, then buying a property in Javea probably offers one of the best options.

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Javea is an attractive destination amongst overseas property buyers looking for very good Spanish property. Javea-Property.com (http://www.javea-property.com) provides a listing of the choicest Javea property for sale, including luxurious Spanish villas, townhouses and apartments.

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Various attractions in the area offer a wide range of leisure activities such as the glass-bottomed ferry that has a twice-daily service between Altea and Denia stopping en route at Javea, or a bus trip to the cultural city of Valencia 1 hour to the north and last but not least, a visit to the wonderful Theme and Water parks just 40 away are a must for families and grown ups alike.

The pleasant weather throughout the year makes Javea a year-round tourist destination. In summers, the temperature reaches up to 40 degree Celsius while the winter temperatures are never lower than 10 degree Celsius. The high season in Javea is in the summer when the tourist influx is at its peak. So if you are planning your trip to Javea in the summer, be sure to book your hotel or vacation rental well in advance.

The town of Javea is divided into three parts: Javea Pueblo (old town), Javea Puerto (port area) and the Playa de Arenal (beach area).

Old Town
There is nothing more relaxing than strolling down the old town admiring the Gothic architecture, of special interest is the historic church of San Bartolome, built in the 12th century and still a major tourist attraction. You can get tourist information at the Plaza de la Iglesia or the church square and explore the quaint backstreets and shops of the old town with it´s traditional townhouses and narrow alley ways.

Javea Port
Unlike other ports that have become more trendy and bustling with activity, the Javea port still retains its old world charm. Alongside the luxury yachts you will find a beautiful promenade, open air terraces, and various bars and restaurants. Come September and this fishing port hosts the uniquely Spanish bull-fighting festival and in July, the ever popular 'Moros and Christianos' carnival attracts many visitors from all over the region.

Javea Beach
The major beaches of Javea are the sandy Arenal and the 'pebbly' beaches in the port. Perfect for spending a relaxed day in the sun or whiling away the hours playing volleyball, these beaches with their vast expanse of golden sands are perfect for water activities, with scuba diving being the most popular. You’ll find a wide array of dive shops offering introductory dives or the PADI courses. Of course, in the evening when the sun sets there is nothing like meeting your friends or the locals at the bars for some casual chit-chat or listen to some live music over your favorite drink.

Nestling between the Cabo San Antonio and the cabo San Martin bays, Javea is well-known for its scintillating views and wide ranging facilities. One of the major sight-seeing attractions of the town is the Avenida del Mediterraneo near the Javea harbor area. A promenade of bars, fish restaurants and local ártesenia´ shops attracts many visitors all year round. If you prefer the outdoor life, you can check out the trekking and horse riding routes, or make a visit to the dolphin park 40 minutes away, a must for the nature enthusiast.

The Cabo San Antonio to the north of Javea is the most easterly point of mainland Spain whilst on the opposite side of the valley there is the Cabo de Nao hillside, whose major attraction is the picturesque lighthouse and spectacular viewing point over the Mediterranean.

For further sightseeing you can also visit the nearby towns of Calpe, Denia, and Gandia, or for the more culturally minded, Valencia and Alicante, an hour's drive away, are cities not to be missed.

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Besides tourism, Javea is an attractive destination amongst overseas property buyers looking for very good Spanish property. Javea-Property.com (http://www.javea-property.com) provides a listing of the choicest Javea property for sale, including luxurious Spanish villas, townhouses and apartments.

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