Costa Nova Holidays
Costa Nova Holidays – Luxury villas and secluded beaches
Costa Nova is a stylish residential neighbourhood above the most unspoilt coves and beaches of upmarket Javea.This peaceful area specialises in spacious luxury villas and top quality apartments. Expect beautiful private pools, colourful gardens and quality self-catering facilities. Ideal for a quiet family holiday, groups of friends or a romantic break for two. Villas are scenically set in parkland close to Cap de la Nao lighthouse and overlooking the bay.
The whole Javea Denia region promotes a very different kind of tourism to Benidorm along the coast. You will find quality restaurants and enjoyable nightlife. Javea has genuine Spanish character thanks to a medieval old town, a sophisticated marina, a working fishing harbour and a classic Mediterranean promenade. A very rewarding area for golf, horse riding, coast paths and boat trips. Crystal clear water makes for idyllic snorkelling and diving.This luxury development remains blissfully peaceful in the busy summer season.
When to go
Spring is especially rewarding. You can expect long days of sunshine and very quiet beaches. Coast paths and trails in the Montgo National Park are best explored in spring and autumn. Late summer and early autumn have an appealingly laid-back atmosphere and good weather.
The peace and quiet of Costa Nova will be especially appreciated in July and August, when Javea nightlife is at its enjoyable best. Javea is a good deal quieter in June and September. Costa Nova holidays in mid-June and early September will coincide with entertaining fiestas in Javea. Mild sunny weather and comfortable accommodation attract winter holiday visitors.
The weather in Costa Nova
This picturesque corner of the Costa Blanca claims to have the healthiest climate in Spain! Holidays during the main beach holiday season from June to September can expect constant sunshine. Average daytime highs of 30º. Some days in July and August will be hotter still. Beaches remain comfortable thanks to welcome sea breezes. Romantic Costa Nova villa gardens are the perfect place to enjoy lovely evening temperatures of 20º. June and September are a couple of degrees cooler but equally sunny.
Spring temperatures are comparable to a good summer day in the UK. Sunbathing weather continues well into late summer and even autumn. Winters are sunny and mild.
Getting the best deal
Costa Nova villas are booked well in advance so we recommend searching early if planning a holiday in July or August. Also at a premium at Easter. You should find cheaper holidays to Costa Nova outside the school holidays in June and September.
Costa Nova holidays will always be more expensive than more downmarket resorts but you should find excellent deals in spring and autumn, when Javea beaches are very peaceful and the weather is good. Late deals and last minute holidays offer significant savings. Keep an eye on our present best deals and consider other upmarket Javea areas like Lluca and La Cala.
Airport and transport need to know
Package holidays to Costa Nova head for Alicante airport (ALC) or Valencia airport (VLC). Both have plenty of shops and restaurants. There are low-cost flights to Valencia from London and Manchester. Flights to Alicante depart from regional airports throughout the UK. Book early for the best summer prices. Flights to Alicante and Valencia take about 2 hours 30 minutes.
Expect to pay around €90 (₤74) for a taxi from Alicante. Valencia will cost a little more. Private shuttle companies are a much more economical alternative. Buses to Javea cost around €11 (₤9) but you will first have to get to Alicante or Valencia bus station. Buses take 2-3 hour. If you are hiring a car you have an easy journey on coast motorways.
Javea has good bus services to equally attractive beach resort neighbours like Calpe and Denia. You can also explore the region by boat.
The best beaches near Costa Nova
The Costa Blanca has a reputation for safe, clean, well-equipped family beaches. Resort centre beaches have attractive pedestrian promenades with plenty of affordable restaurants and bars. Smaller coves offer peaceful seclusion. Resorts in the Javea region feel genuinely Spanish. Towns have historic interest and are not entirely dependent on tourism. You will find attractive fishing harbours and modern marinas with waterfront restaurants.
Beaches near Costa Nova are the most picturesque beaches in Javea. An additional 15 miles of unspoilt coastline has beaches to satisfy every holiday style.
The nearest beach to Costa Nova is Cala Granadella, a beautiful cove with gorgeous calm water ideal for snorkelling and scuba diving. Granadella is the starting point for a scenic coast path. You are also perfectly placed for the picturesque rocky coves and scenic headlands of La Cala. A little walking will reward you with unspoilt beaches with very few people. Javea tourist office will have details of beauty spots like Cala Sardinera and the naturist beach of Ambolo. Few or no facilities at most of the smaller coves.
The main beach of Playa Arenal is the focal point of Javea. Quality sand and good facilities make this the busiest beach in the area. This spacious sandy beach is ideal for relaxed swimming and sunbathing. Shallow water and gently shelving sand is good for children. Sunbeds for hire and well-maintained showers, toilets and changing rooms. Arenal seafront has an enjoyably animated promenade and a good collection of restaurants.
Playa Benissero, a mile-long fine beach of pale shingle, is a good alternative when Arenal is busy. Children will also enjoy the family beach at neighbouring Moraira. For a fun day out make a daytrip to amazing Benidorm. A more different holiday scene to Costa Nova is hard to imagine!
For a look at Javea beaches go to www.xabia.org
Useful links:
http://www.directline-holidays.co.uk/blog/hassle-free-costa-blanca/
http://www.directline-holidays.co.uk/blog/i-couldn%E2%80%99t-live-without-essential-kit-for-a-holiday-in-the-costa-blanca/
www.xabia.org (Spanish)
http://en.comunitatvalenciana.com
www.denia.net
www.terramiticapark.com/ www.mundomar.es/ www.aqualandia.net/
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