If you are considering selling your home, you probably have many questions about the process.   While it might be tempting to try and sell it yourself, there are several reasons to consider working with a professional real estate agent.   Understanding the role of a real estate agent can provide valuable insight into the benefits of hiring one.   Hallmarks of a good agency are: - A local Agent to you that has been around for years. Has a prominent office in a busy area, with good footfall and ea...

Halloween may be behind us, but the fright for UK taxpayers is only beginning. The recently approved Autumn Budget 2024 is set to bring significant tax hikes, especially for higher earners, with increases in Capital Gains and Inheritance Taxes. This financial squeeze has left many UK residents exploring ways to minimise their tax burden while remaining in Europe.   For those considering a move to Spain, a silver lining exists. Spain offers substantial tax relief options for UK nationals through ...

The Costa Blanca is renowned as a golfer’s paradise, boasting 21 golf courses, including 3 pitch and putt courses, all set along the sun-drenched Mediterranean coastline. This region is a prime destination for golf enthusiasts and property buyers looking for a luxury lifestyle and a diverse range of golf courses. Famous golf course designers, including Spanish legends José María Olazábal and Severiano Ballesteros, have left their mark here, creating courses that challenge all skill levels. Jávea...

Javea, known for its beautiful coastline and Mediterranean charm, offers more than just a peaceful place to unwind. It's also a great spot for people who love to stay active. With shorter nights and cooler weather of winter coming, people look to a club or gym to get their workout in.    Javea has a variety of gyms, from well-equipped fitness centres to specialised training studios, catering to all levels of fitness. We have taken a close look at some of the top gyms in Javea.   Of course, each ...

If you are considering relocating or retiring in Spain, we invite you to begin your search in Javea! On the beautiful Costa Blanca North, Javea offers stunning beaches, a fabulous Mediterranean climate, and a relaxed, laid-back lifestyle.   Alta Villas specialises in helping people find their perfect property in Javea. With years of experience in this area, we know exactly where to look to find you the best homes. In this article, we’ll look at why Javea is the perfect place for retirement or in...

As a local estate agent here in Javea, we often get asked about more than just properties—families looking to settle or spend their holidays here want to know about the local lifestyle.   Javea, or Xàbia, as we say in Valencian, is an exceptional place for families, offering a mix of adventure, relaxation, and rich cultural experiences.   If you are considering making Javea your home or just visiting with your family, here’s our guide to some of the best family-friendly activities in our beautif...

If you love water sports and have moved to the Javea area to spend time on the sea, you are in for a treat! Javea has exceptional water sports facilities.   Javea has much more to offer than the sun, sea, sand, cafes, restaurants, and blue skies… It is a centre for everything related to water sports, one of the reasons Javea is popular with tourists all year round. Here, you will find a water sport for any age, level, and skill.   Photograph by Siesta Advisor   The beaches here are strung togeth...

Congratulations on your new home in Javea! Now that you have your perfect home, you will want to create the perfect outdoor space to go with it.   To help you make the most of your new green space, we have compiled a list of our top 5 garden centres in Javea.   Whether you are a gardening novice or a seasoned horticulturist, these centres have everything you need to transform your villa’s garden into a personal paradise.   Viveros Chorro Viveros Chorro is a well-established garden centre in Jave...

The Javea International Festival, or "Festival Internacional Jávea/Xábia," is set to celebrate its 29th edition in July 2024. This vibrant festival has become an unmissable part of the town's cultural calendar, bringing together a diverse array of cultures and communities to enjoy music, dance, food, and arts from around the world.   Each year, the festival attracts thousands of visitors who enjoy the multicultural atmosphere. As Javea's mayor, Rosa Cardona, aptly puts it, "This Festival has the...

Get ready to celebrate the Fogueres de Sant Joan de Xàbia!   Known locally as San Juan, this fiesta is the most significant and loudest fiesta of the year! This year there will be extra special celebrations to mark the 75th anniversary. The two-week fiesta includes religious ceremonies, presentations and offerings, float parades, music concerts, fire-jumping, the burning of the Fogueres, and spectacular musical fireworks displays.   Dedicated to fire, this festival includes events such as the pr...