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.