Why is Javea so nice?

Jávea: Second best climate in the world? 

One of the main reasons Javea is such a popular destination for many Northern Europeans and Spaniards alike is the unique microclimate it enjoys.  This is why, although Denia and Moraira and the other surrounding towns and villages are all very special, Javea will always be thought of as the 'Jewel of the Costa Blanca'. 

The Facts

A micro-climate is a local atmosphere different from the area in which it is found. The micro-climate is a set of atmospheric conditions that characterize an environment or limited geographical area. It also depends on many other factors. These factors  are the topography, temperature , humidity, altitude, latitude, light and vegetation cover .According to a scientific study in the 1990s, it was concluded that Javea has the second best micro-climate in the world, after Rio de Janeiro.  I can't argue with that. You can enjoy a mild temperature throughout the year with an average ranging from 18 ° to 24 degrees . Only this weekend the temperature reached 21 degrees! 

Options

Javea is a very popular destination for foreign retirees to spend the rest of his life as well as those whose work allows them to live anywhere, such as off-shore workers.  The wide variety of excellent schools in the area means more and more families are choosing to relocate to Javea.

The Grass is Greener 

The green colour is dominant in the landscape but, unlike the UK for example, this is not due to heavy rainfall. Most rainfall occurs in Mediterranean rainfall regime , ie very heavy rainfall in a short time, during the months of September-October-November. These typical Mediterranean rainfall are called 'la gota fria' or cold drop in this area of ​​Spain.

Javea has a very high 'water table'and this is one of the possible origins of its name is from the Arabic XABIGA which means something like well or tank. In addition to all this , there is an underground river , called "Moraig" that originates from the inland Pedreguer mountains.

Montgo

There is also the local theory that the Montgó mountain to the north of the bay protects Javea from the weather systems which could move down from that direction.  There has yet to be a scientific study into this so you will have to make up your own minds.

Fiesta San Sebastian Javea

The Fiesta of San Sebastian in Javea

The weekend saw the fiesta of San Sebastian, in Spain, not just Javea, but Sebastian is the Patron Saint of Javea so it is quite a big deal and the first fiesta of the year.  This fiesta is marked in several ways, one of which is the blessing of animals.  The local priest is usually kept very busy as lots of children bring their pets  to be blessed at a huge gathering in the port.

The fiesta of San Sebastian is also marked by a whole weekend of bull running in the church square in the pueblo or 'old town'.  This is where the men of the town, not just the young ones, try not to get clobbered by a variety of bulls over the course of the four days. Cages are set up for spectators to stand or sit on top of and they are also a refuge for the 'intrepid' runners.

Cruel?

I have never seen this spectacle before and had yet to form an opinion as to whether it is cruel or not.  I can say after getting quite close to the event in order to photograph it that I am not  fan.  It was interesting to see these big strong animals close up but I think the only ones enjoying it were the humans.

I will let you make up your own mind about it but, I think you must see it for yourself before you can make a judgement.

On A Lighter Note

The past week has been a busy one, tryng to secure more properties to add to our website.  Currently we have almost 300 villas, apartments and townhouses to choose from so why not have a look and seeif there is anything that tickles your fancy?

Character Property with Sea Views

Character Villa with Sea Views

This villa is one of our latest additions and is a real unique opportunity. It needs some modernisation for sure, but it has views that you can't put a price on.  With five bedrooms, three bathrooms and, obviously, a swimming pool this is quite a find for the right investor or developer who wants a bit of a project.  It's well located too, only walking distance to one of Spains best beaches, Granadella.

Immaculate Apartment

We also have this immaculate two bedroom apartment in the port area.  This really is a superb renovation which includes all the show-home furniture and brand new kitchen appliances.  It's on the third floor with a lift and parking. 

So, shoot over to www.javeahomefinders.com to check out our latest properties for sale in Javea.

A New Year for Javea Home Finders

What's Going on with Javea Home Finders?

2013 was a pretty good year for us here at Javea Home Finders.  We enjoyed a fruitful relationship with many of the other real estate agents in Javea and we grew (into the office next door).
The main reason for this was that we wanted to offer long term rentals here in Javea, in addition to the sale of villas and apartment etc.  With this in mind, when the office next door became empty we took the option to secure it for our own purposes, and within a couple of weeks, two offices became one.

Long Term Rentals in Javea

To be able to offer long term rentals in Javea we have teamed up with Jo Ivory who is www.sunsetspanishproperty.com.  Jo has fast become the go-to-girl when it comes to long term rentals in Javea and she jumped at the chance to use space in our office, firstly to lend her enterprise a bit more credibility and secondly to make use of the passing trade we were missing out on by not being able to accommodate rentals.

Official Opening

Once we had knocked a hole in the wall and the dust had settled, Jo moved in and has already been able to benefit from the position of the office on the Arenal in Javea.  To launch the new office and raise fresh awareness amongst colleagues and collaborators we decided to an official opening.  This was held last Friday (10th January) and was a great success with a decent turnout, with collaborating agents rubbing shoulders with our network of expert lawyers and financial advisers to name but a few.
In fact, it was such a success that we have decided to host a similar event to cater for clients both past and potential.

Happy New Year

So this year has begun well and we hope it will exceed last year on many levels, most importantly our close work with Jo which should enable us to accommodate those who come to Javea and wish to rent before committing to buying property.  We have a native French speaker on board as the number of clients who hail from France, Belgium or Switzerland has increased dramatically over the last twelve months.  The recent strengthening of the pound also bodes well for our main source of clientèle, the UK and the large contingent of offshore workers who are able to choose Javea as their onshore home.

Happy New Year from Everyone at Javea Home Finders