Property for Sale in Javea – Is there An Old Town in Javea?

You’re to search for property for sale in Javea and want to know if there is an old town. There is and it is called El Castell or the Pueblo (village). The first town was built here in the 6th century BC. It has been ruled by Greeks, Romans and Moors and Christians arrived to claim the town in the 13th century AD. The town has been well preserved so its history can still be seen.

Character

The old town in Javea is a lovely place to be during the heat of the summer, the narrow streets provide shade and keep the area cool. Many buildings are finished with Tosca sandstone and many of the historic centres original buildings have been renovated. If you want to take a step back in time a townhouse for sale in Javea is something that will provide you with an historic but comfortable home.

Exploring

When you walk through the streets you will find another fascinating part of history at every corner. The Municipal Market which houses a wonderful selection of food stalls selling local products and areas to have a coffee or enjoy some tapas. Renovated apartments for sale within some of the historic houses provide the perfect base to enjoy buying food from the market and enjoying the local food. 

Churches

In the centre is the Church of San Bartolomé which dates back to the 14th and 16th centuries and has also been used to defend the town, the earliest part was built in 1304. The church of San Juan Bautista is a Gothic church built in the 16th century and is an important place of worship to the people of Javea because John the Baptist is patron saint of the town. This iconic building is well worth a visit and when you find an apartment for sale in Javea, you may find it enjoyable to join the local community for Fiesta at either of these beautiful churches.

Museums

The Soler Blasco Museum is housed in a palatial house once owned by one of the builders of the historic centre, Antonio Bañuls. It houses a permanent exhibition of objects related to the history of Javea from Neolithic to modern times. There are also visiting exhibitions which are in one of the museum’s 13 halls, but the first floor is dedicated to items found in the area from Iberian and Roman, prehistoric, and medieval remains. It also exhibits underwater treasure found in the area as well as items of traditional culture. Buying a house in Javea is perfect for anyone who loves history.

Cafes and Restaurants

Once you buy an apartment in Javea you will enjoy the relaxed atmosphere of taking a stroll and stopping for a coffee, drink, or tapas at one of the bars. An evening walk and an apéritif before dinner is a great way to get to know the town and your neighbours and make friends. There is also a wonderful choice of restaurants serving local menus at reasonable prices.

Festivals

El Castell enjoys many festivities during the year and buying a home in Javea means that you can enjoy participating in these occasions. The Feast of Saint John the Baptist is very important to locals, taking place in June it celebrates the towns patrol saint with music, dancing, food and fireworks. In September is the Feast of the Virgin of Loreto the towns patron saint of sailors, once again the festival will include music and dancing and in the port area below the village there are boat races. Carnaval has costume parades through the streets in February followed closely by the Fallas in March when elaborate caricatures are carried through the streets and burned on the final day. Many other celebrations occur throughout the year for all reasons including the grape harvest. Christmas and Easter are celebrated more within the family but, there are also plenty of parties for the whole community as well.

Javea Port

The Old Town is situated on a hill which was useful for defence purposes in medieval times but, leads down toward the port where you can find a variety of shops, bars, and fresh seafood restaurants.

Conclusion

If you want to move to a place with a true sense of Spain, then Javea Old Town is a very special place and Hamiltons of London can help you to find your perfect property for sale in Javea. Here you will be able to enjoy history and tradition but, within minutes you can be lounging on the Arenal beach in the newer part of the town.