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Researched Updated Oct 29, 2026 Last changed Oct 31, 2026 About guide entries

Essentials

City
Jávea (Xàbia), in the Marina Alta, province of Alicante, Valencian Community, Spain. 5
Population
30,642 in the 2025 municipal register. The Spanish encyclopedia estimates about 150,000 people in summer. 1 22
Internet Speed
High-speed fiber optic widely available, average 300 Mbps - 600 Mbps
Currency & Banking
Euro (EUR). ECB reference on 19 October 2026: 1 EUR = 1.1225 USD (1 USD = 0.8909 EUR). Cards are widely accepted. 2 4
Tap Water
Generally safe to drink nationwide. Southern regions may have higher mineral content. 4
Power
230 V, 50 Hz, Type C and F (Europlug and Schuko). 4
SIM Card
Orange, Movistar, Vodafone and Yoigo are the main networks. Operator shops usually ask for identification. Orange Prepago 10 is 10 euro including VAT for 28 days (80 GB, with 15 GB of EU roaming), as a physical SIM or an eSIM. 3 4
Banking for Expats
Revolut and Wise are highly popular; local accounts available via Banco Santander with NIE.
Accommodation
Mix of villas and apartments; rentals via idealista.com or local agencies like Javea Home Finders.
Cashless Friendly
Cards are widely accepted; carry cash for smaller venues and markets. 4
Short Term Rentals
Airbnb and Booking.com; expect €80-€150/night for central apartments in March.
Budget Accommodation
Youth Hostel Jávea (Pueblo) with beds around €25-€35/night.
Best Area to Stay for Tourists
El Arenal (sandy beach, bars, nightlife) or the Port (authentic feel, rocky beaches). 6 20
Best Area to Stay for Digital Nomads
The old town is where Coworking Jávea sits, on Carrer Alameda, and Centro ciudad had the lower October 2026 asking prices. The port is the restaurant and view side, and its asking prices are higher. 7 8 26

Working and Networking

Best Coworking Space
Coworking Jávea, Carrer Alameda 4, charges 149 euro a month before VAT for the unlimited plan (about 180 euro with 21% VAT), with access at all hours. Sun and Co stopped taking residents on 21 June 2025. 7 21 26
Best Cafe for Work
Nostro Coffee (Arenal and Port) - Excellent WiFi, plenty of plugs, and specialty coffee.
Networking Events
Sun and Co ran weekly nomad coffee breaks and workshops until it stopped taking residents on 21 June 2025. No current replacement was on a page opened this pass. 21
Social Events for Expats
Xàbia International Lions Club events and the 'Expats in Javea' Facebook group meetups.

Transportation

Best Taxi/Ride App
Radio Taxi Javea (+34 965 793 224); Uber/Cabify have very limited presence.
Bike/Scooter Rental
Xabia's Bike (Av. de Lepanto) - E-bike rentals from €30/day.
Best Beach Nearby
Cala Granadella is a Blue Flag cove about a 10-minute drive from town, enclosed by cliffs. That drive time is from a travel guide updated in October 2017. 6 24
Top Regional Airline
Vueling and Air Nostrum fly from Alicante-Elche, about 100 km south. Valencia airport is about 100 km north. 6 17
Top International Airline
Ryanair, easyJet, Jet2.com and BA Euroflyer are on the Alicante-Elche airline list. The list shows BA Euroflyer rather than a separate British Airways mainline entry. 17
Highway Access
AP-7 Motorway (Autopista del Mediterráneo) Exit 62 (Ondara/Javea).
Main Train/Transit Hub
The Alicante tram does not enter Xàbia. The nearest stop is in Gata de Gorgos, on Passeig d'Alacant. A taxi or a car is needed from there. 6
Public Transport Passes
ALSA bus cards for regional travel; local urban bus is €1.50 per trip (pay on board).
Regional Travel
ALSA buses connect Javea to Valencia and Alicante for approx €12-€15.

Health and Wellness

Best Hospital
Hospital Universitario de Dénia, Partida Beniadlà, Dénia 03700, is the public general hospital (266 beds, phone 966 429 101). The ministry page does not use the Marina Salud name. 16
Yoga & Wellness Centers
The Yoga Studio Javea (Arenal) - Classes in English and Spanish for €15 drop-in.
Gyms & Fitness Centers
David Lloyd Club (Carrer de la Haya) or Ferrer Tennis Academy for high-end fitness.
Laundry Services
Lavanderia Speed Queen (Avenida del Pla) - Self-service laundry.

Food and Drink

Best Food Delivery App
Glovo is the primary operator; limited UberEats availability.
Best Local Dish to Try
Arroz a banda (seafood rice) at Restaurante Pósito in the Port.
Vegan/Vegetarian Options
La Suculenta (Arenal) or Bio-Organica (health shop with deli).
Best Dessert Spots
Pastelería Austriaca (Av. del Pla) for cakes and pastries.
Affordable Shopping Spots
Mercadona and Lidl on Avenida del Pla for essentials.
E-commerce/Online Store
Amazon.es (usually 1-2 day delivery) and Zara.com.
Grocery Delivery
Mercadona online or Lola Market.
Bar/Nightlife Area
Arenal Promenade (Paseo del Arenal) - places like Achill and Octopus.
Local Brewery
Cerveza Javea (produced locally, available in 'La Bodega' shops).
Wine Bars
Casa del Vino (Avenida del Pla) - Professional tastings and massive local selection.
Street Food Stalls
Mercat Municipal de Xàbia (Old Town) for fresh tapas and local 'cocas' (mini-pizzas).
Popular International Cuisine
Chabada (International/Fusion) and Curry Palace (Indian) in the Arenal.

Culture and Attractions

Must-See Landmarks
Cap de la Nau Lighthouse and the San Bartolomé Fortified Church. 6 20 25
Museums & Art Venues
Soler Blasco Archaeological and Ethnographic Museum, in the 17th-century Antoni Banyuls palace (built 1630 to 1636) on Plaça dels Germans Segarra. 6 22
Historical Sites
The Molins de la Plana are eleven windmills on the plain between Montgó and Cap de Sant Antoni. One dates from the 14th century. 6 22
Religious Sites
Església de la Mare de Déu de Loreto, in the port, was completed in 1967 in the shape of a boat keel. 5 20
Annual Events
Hogueras de San Juan are on 24 June, with the main days in the five days before. Moors and Christians are in the third week of July, in the port. 22
Cultural Districts
The Historic Center (Pueblo) with its white houses and Tosca stone arches. 22
Theater Venues
Casa de la Cultura (Plaça del Baix) - Local plays and film screenings.
Local Markets
The weekly street market is on Plaça de la Constitució. A travel guide updated in October 2017 puts it on Wednesday from 08:30 to 14:00. 6
Music Scene
Xàbia Jazz Festival (held in August); live music at Montgo di Bongo in summer.
Street Art
Small murals in the Old Town backstreets echoing Mediterranean life.
Cooking Classes
The Cooking School (La Xara, nearby) for Paella masterclasses.
Art Galleries
Isabel Bilbao Art Gallery (Avenida de Ausias March).
Historic Buildings
Palau de Sapena (15th century) in the Old Town area.
Local Heritage
Tosca, a golden calcareous sandstone, was quarried on the coast until 1972. Old-town houses still have whitewashed walls, iron window grilles and lintels carved from it. 22

Nature and Outdoor Activities

Nearby Nature Escapes
Parc Natural del Montgó, shared with Dénia, rises to 753 m and was declared a natural park on 16 March 1987. 18
National Parks Nearby
The town has no national park. Montgó, next to Jávea, and Serra Gelada, above Benidorm, l'Alfàs del Pi and Altea, are natural parks. 18 19
Cycling/Walking Paths
The trail from Javea Port to Cap de Sant Antoni (stunning cliff views).
Scenic Viewpoints
Mirador Cruz del Portixol - Classic photo spot of the coastline. 6
Birdwatching Locations
Marjal de Pego-Oliva is a natural park under Law 11/1994, between Pego and Oliva. It is a Ramsar wetland and a special protection area for birds. 23
Bonfire-Friendly Spots
Strictly regulated; only permitted during the 'Nit de Sant Joan' festival (June 23).

Other Services and Amenities

Parcel Delivery Service
Correos (Old Town and Port branches) and SEUR/MRW local drop points.
Tech Repair Services
PC Javea (Carrer de la Mar) for laptop and smartphone repairs.
Table Tennis Spots
Polideportivo Municipal (Public Sports Center) on Avenida del Furs.
Language Classes
Apprende Javea - Spanish immersion classes for expats.
Libraries & Study Spots
Biblioteca Pública Municipal (Carrer Major) - Quiet study areas.
Community Centers
The 'Social Center' on Carrer de Rafael Echagüe.
Gaming Lounges
Limited; better to visit Alicante city for dedicated e-sports lounges.
Casino & Gaming Halls
Casino Mediterráneo in Benidorm (40 km away).

Business

Studio Purchase Price (City Center)
October 2026 asking prices in Centro ciudad are 3,691 euro per square metre (the index is not split by size). A 40 m² studio at that rate is about 147,640 euro. 8
Studio Purchase Price (Outside City)
October 2026 asking prices in Partida Tosal and Zona dels Castellans, the lowest district on the index, are 3,642 euro per square metre. A 40 m² studio at that rate is about 145,680 euro. 8
1-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
Same October 2026 Centro ciudad asking price, 3,691 euro per square metre. A 60 m² flat at that rate is about 221,460 euro. 8
1-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
Same October 2026 Partida Tosal and Zona dels Castellans asking price, 3,642 euro per square metre. A 60 m² flat at that rate is about 218,520 euro. 8
2-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
Same October 2026 Centro ciudad asking price, 3,691 euro per square metre. An 80 m² flat at that rate is about 295,280 euro. 8
2-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
Same October 2026 Partida Tosal and Zona dels Castellans asking price, 3,642 euro per square metre. An 80 m² flat at that rate is about 291,360 euro. 8
Corporate Tax
The standard corporate income tax rate is 25%. A newly created company that carries on a business pays 15% in the first tax period with a profit and in the next one. 12
Dividend Withholding Tax
19% withholding on dividends. Savings income, including dividends, is then taxed on a 19% to 30% scale. 10
Tax System
Residents are taxed on worldwide income. Residence is more than 183 days in the calendar year, or having Spain as the main base of activities or economic interests. 10 11
Highest Income Tax Bracket
The state withholding scale reaches 47% above 300,000 euro. The country tax profile puts the effective top, with the regional share, at about 54%. 10
VAT
21% (IVA) 13
Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) Rules
Yes. They apply when a Spanish resident holds more than 50% of a foreign entity that is taxed at less than 75% of the equivalent Spanish tax. 14
Property Tax
IBI, the local real-estate tax, is charged every year on the cadastral value. The rate is set by the town. 13
Property Transaction Tax
On a resale in the Valencian Community, transfer tax is 9% for deeds from 1 June 2026, or 11% when the property or the right is worth over 1 million euro. A new home is charged VAT instead, and the reduced VAT rate on dwellings is 10%. 9 13
Attractive Tax System for Digital Nomads
Employed remote workers with the international telework visa can opt into the inbound regime: withholding is 24% on employment income up to 600,000 euro and 47% above that, for the year of the move and the next five, if they were not resident in the previous five years. It is not a flat tax on every kind of income. 15

About these guide entries

Method
Researched
Last updated
Oct 29, 2026
Last changed
Oct 31, 2026

Checked against the sources below and compared with similar cities. Numbers in the list point to these sources.

  1. INE municipal register, Xàbia/Jávea 30,642 in 2025Official
  2. ECB reference rate on 19 October 2026, 1 euro = 1.1225 US dollarsOfficial
  3. Orange Prepago 10, 10 euro for 28 days, 80 GBOfficial
  4. Wikivoyage Spain, plugs, tap water, cards and mobile networksSecondary
  5. English Wikipedia Xàbia, Marina Alta and the 1967 Loreto churchReference
  6. Wikivoyage Xàbia, tram, beaches, churches and the Wednesday market noteSecondary
  7. Coworking Jávea, Carrer Alameda 4, 149 euro a month before VATOfficial
  8. Fotocasa Jávea sale index, October 2026Index
  9. Valencian transfer tax, 9 percent from 1 June 2026Official
  10. PwC Spain personal income, savings scale and dividend withholdingSecondary
  11. PwC Spain residence, 183 days or centre of activitiesSecondary
  12. PwC Spain corporate tax, 25 percent and 15 percent for new companiesSecondary
  13. PwC Spain VAT and local real-estate taxSecondary
  14. PwC Spain controlled foreign company rulesSecondary
  15. Tax agency inbound regime, 24 percent up to 600,000 euroOfficial
  16. Health ministry, Hospital Universitario de DéniaOfficial
  17. Aena Alicante-Elche airline listOfficial
  18. Montgó natural park, declared 16 March 1987, summit 753 mOfficial
  19. Serra Gelada natural park, above Benidorm, l Alfas del Pi and AlteaOfficial
  20. Spain.info Jávea, old town, Arenal, port and Loreto churchOfficial
  21. Sun and Co listing, stopped taking residents on 21 June 2025Secondary
  22. Spanish Wikipedia Jávea, summer population, tosca, festivals and windmillsReference
  23. Marjal de Pego-Oliva natural park, Ramsar wetland and bird reserveOfficial
  24. OpenStreetMap Cala GranadellaSecondary
  25. OpenStreetMap Església de Sant Bartomeu, XàbiaSecondary
  26. OpenStreetMap Carrer Alameda, Xàbia old townSecondary

Change history

    • Method Generated Researched
    • 1-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center) Approx. €3,500 per m² (e.g., 60 m² = €210,000 near Arenal). Same October 2026 Centro ciudad asking price, 3,691 euro per square metre. A 60 m² flat at…
    • 1-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City) Approx. €2,600 per m² (e.g., 60 m² = €156,000 in Balcon al Mar). Same October 2026 Partida Tosal and Zona dels Castellans asking price, 3,642 euro per…
    • 2-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center) Approx. €3,200 per m² (e.g., 80 m² = €256,000). Same October 2026 Centro ciudad asking price, 3,691 euro per square metre. An 80 m² flat…
    • 2-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City) Approx. €2,400 per m² (e.g., 80 m² = €192,000). Same October 2026 Partida Tosal and Zona dels Castellans asking price, 3,642 euro per…
    • Annual Events Fogueres de Sant Joan (Bonfires of Saint John) in June; Moors and Christians in July. Hogueras de San Juan are on 24 June, with the main days in the five days before. Moors and…
    34 more changes
    • Attractive Tax System for Digital Nomads Spanish Digital Nomad Visa allows for 'Beckham Law' application (flat 24% tax on Spanish… Employed remote workers with the international telework visa can opt into the inbound…
    • Best Area to Stay for Digital Nomads Javea Old Town (Pueblo) for local culture and lower rent, or the Port for views and… The old town is where Coworking Jávea sits, on Carrer Alameda, and Centro ciudad had the…
    • Best Beach Nearby Cala Granadella (voted best in Spain multiple times, 15 min drive). Cala Granadella is a Blue Flag cove about a 10-minute drive from town, enclosed by cliffs…
    • Best Coworking Space Sun and Co. Coliving & Coworking (Carrer de l'Ensenyança, 9) - Award-winning… Coworking Jávea, Carrer Alameda 4, charges 149 euro a month before VAT for the unlimited…
    • Best Hospital Hospital Marina Salud in Denia (15km away); Clinica San Carlos (Javea) for private… Hospital Universitario de Dénia, Partida Beniadlà, Dénia 03700, is the public general…
    • Birdwatching Locations Pego-Oliva Marsh (Marjal de Pego-Oliva), 25 mins away. Marjal de Pego-Oliva is a natural park under Law 11/1994, between Pego and Oliva. It is a…
    • Cashless Friendly Yes, contactless payments accepted in 95% of establishments including beach bars. Cards are widely accepted; carry cash for smaller venues and markets.
    • City Jávea (Xàbia), Alicante, Valencian Community, Spain Jávea (Xàbia), in the Marina Alta, province of Alicante, Valencian Community, Spain.
    • Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) Rules Yes, 'Transparencia Fiscal Internacional' rules apply. Yes. They apply when a Spanish resident holds more than 50% of a foreign entity that is…
    • Corporate Tax 25% (Standard rate in Spain). The standard corporate income tax rate is 25%. A newly created company that carries on a…
    • Currency & Banking Euro (EUR). 1 EUR ≈ 1.08 USD. Major banks include BBVA and Banco Sabadell on Avenida de… Euro (EUR). ECB reference on 19 October 2026: 1 EUR = 1.1225 USD (1 USD = 0.8909 EUR)…
    • Dividend Withholding Tax 19% - 28% for residents depending on amount. 19% withholding on dividends. Savings income, including dividends, is then taxed on a 19%…
    • Highest Income Tax Bracket 47% (on income over €300,000). The state withholding scale reaches 47% above 300,000 euro. The country tax profile puts…
    • Historical Sites Els Molins de Vent (Ancient Windmills) on the Las Planas plateau. The Molins de la Plana are eleven windmills on the plain between Montgó and Cap de Sant…
    • Local Heritage The extraction of 'Tosca' stone, a local honey-colored sandstone used in all portals. Tosca, a golden calcareous sandstone, was quarried on the coast until 1972. Old-town…
    • Local Markets Thursday Weekly Market (Plaza de la Constitución) - huge outdoor market. The weekly street market is on Plaça de la Constitució. A travel guide updated in October…
    • Main Train/Transit Hub Gata de Gorgos (TRAM station) for regional; Alicante Terminal for high-speed AVE to… The Alicante tram does not enter Xàbia. The nearest stop is in Gata de Gorgos, on Passeig…
    • Museums & Art Venues Soler Blasco Archaeological and Ethnographical Museum (Old Town). Soler Blasco Archaeological and Ethnographic Museum, in the 17th-century Antoni Banyuls…
    • National Parks Nearby Serra Gelada Natural Park (approx. 40 mins drive near Benidorm). The town has no national park. Montgó, next to Jávea, and Serra Gelada, above Benidorm…
    • Nearby Nature Escapes Montgó Natural Park - Massive mountain separating Javea and Denia. Parc Natural del Montgó, shared with Dénia, rises to 753 m and was declared a natural park…
    • Networking Events Weekly 'Nomad Coffee Breaks' and workshops organized by Sun and Co. Sun and Co ran weekly nomad coffee breaks and workshops until it stopped taking residents…
    • Population Approx. 28,000 (increases significantly in summer) 30,642 in the 2025 municipal register. The Spanish encyclopedia estimates about 150,000…
    • Power 230V, 50Hz, 🔌 Type F and C sockets (standard European round-pin) 230 V, 50 Hz, Type C and F (Europlug and Schuko).
    • Property Tax IBI (Impuesto sobre Bienes Inmuebles) - annual tax based on cadastral value. IBI, the local real-estate tax, is charged every year on the cadastral value. The rate is…
    • Property Transaction Tax 10% ITP (Impuesto sobre Transmisiones Patrimoniales) for resale properties. On a resale in the Valencian Community, transfer tax is 9% for deeds from 1 June 2026, or…
    • Religious Sites Parroquia de Nuestra Señora de Loreto (unique boat-shaped church in the Port). Església de la Mare de Déu de Loreto, in the port, was completed in 1967 in the shape of a…
    • SIM Card Movistar, Vodafone, and Orange. 20GB data plans from €15/month at shops in the Arenal… Orange, Movistar, Vodafone and Yoigo are the main networks. Operator shops usually ask for…
    • Studio Purchase Price (City Center) Approx. €3,800 per m² (e.g., 40 m² = €152,000 in the Port area). October 2026 asking prices in Centro ciudad are 3,691 euro per square metre (the index is…
    • Studio Purchase Price (Outside City) Approx. €2,900 per m² (e.g., 40 m² = €116,000 near the Gata road). October 2026 asking prices in Partida Tosal and Zona dels Castellans, the lowest district…
    • Tap Water Safe to drink, but high mineral content; locals prefer bottled water or filters like… Generally safe to drink nationwide. Southern regions may have higher mineral content.
    • Tax System Worldwide income basis for residents (>183 days). Residents are taxed on worldwide income. Residence is more than 183 days in the calendar…
    • Top International Airline Ryanair, EasyJet, and British Airways serve Alicante-Elche Airport (1hr 15m away). Ryanair, easyJet, Jet2.com and BA Euroflyer are on the Alicante-Elche airline list. The…
    • Top Regional Airline Vueling (flying from Alicante ALC or Valencia VLC). Vueling and Air Nostrum fly from Alicante-Elche, about 100 km south. Valencia airport is…
    • VAT 21% (IVA). 21% (IVA)

    lint fix pass. Currency & Banking keeps the same exchange rate and date in the corrected Dénia wording. Tap Water now says generally safe nationwide, with higher mineral content possible in southern regions. Cashless Friendly replaces the shop-identification detail with the prep’s advice to carry cash for smaller venues and markets. VAT and Property Tax use the same national wording as Dénia without changing the 21% rate or annual cadastral basis. Attractive Tax System for Digital Nomads narrows the wording to employed remote workers with the international telework visa, retaining the conditional 24% and 47% withholding bands and six tax periods. Best Coworking Space address, price and hours, Best Hospital address, Main Train/Transit Hub address, Museums & Art Venues address and the historical Local Markets hours were confirmed and retained; current coworking tariffs, current Local Markets hours and former Networking Events frequency are explicitly listed as not verified. Research attribution and verification date updated for this fix pass. (en.wikivoyage.org, sede.agenciatributaria.gob.es, coworkingjavea.com, en.wikivoyage.org, sanidad.gob.es)

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