There’s a reason why the old town of Javea is a 25-minute walk uphill from the sea.
For hundreds of years since the town of Javea was reconquered from Moorish rule in the 13th century, pirate attacks were common. The central church in Javea is officially known as the ‘Iglesia-fortaleza’ or fort-church and was a place of refuge from North African attacks.
The best known artifact ever found in Javea – a set of 3rd century BC golden bridal jewellery dug up in 1904 – is underst
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