The beach in Javea on the Costa Blanca in Spain.

The horseshoe shaped beach of Arenal in Javea on the Costa Blanca in Spain features a safe, clean sandy beach in beautiful surroundings. The beach is in a bay between the Cabo San Martin and the Cabo San Antonio. Its limited size makes it a bit crowded in the months of July and August but nevertheless people come back year after year.

The Arenal beach in Javea is a perfect place for families. The sea is never rough and you can wade a long way until you get to the depth. During the summer months there are a lot of different beach activities available. Volleyballnet, climbing frames, pedaloes and water rafts.

The Arenal beach is cleaned every night making sure that you will encounter the beach spotless every morning. Red Cross volunteers and life guards are on place throughout the summer months.

Other water sports activities such as waterskiing or jet skiing are found a short walk from Arenal towards the port to the Montañar, a sandstone beach, just past the Parador. This area is less crowded in summer but if you go do not forget a sun bed. Not recommended for families as you jump right into deep waters.

In Javea´s port there are 2 pebble beaches. One in the port and the other at the end of the Marina. Normally these beaches are quiet because the regular tourist never bumps into them. There is a bar and a restaurant on the beach so you can make a day out of it.

Javea´s sailing club the Club Nautico is situated in the marina area which also offers boat rides to Denia and around the Cabo San Antonio.

The Javea Sub-Aqua Club offers lessons and escorted trips for scuba divers. Javea on the Costa Blanca in Spain with its clear water and warm climate is perfect for diving. You will be able to see sea urchins, giant clams, octopus and much more of the Mediterranean marine life.

South from Arenal beach along the coast road you will find 2 pebble beaches, Portitxol and Granadella, set in wonderful scenery and well worth seeing.