Javea holiday villa rental, Montgo Valls with walking, beach/lake nearby, balcony/terrace, air con, telephone, rural retreat, TV, DVD

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Casa De La Luz (villa)

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Casa De Luz was a project that has only just been completed and is only available for a few weeks a year. Standing on a 1500m2 private plot and because it is South facing, it so enjoys the sun all year round. The house is 330m2 and centres around a courtyard, giving an authentic Spanish feel to an otherwise modern villa. This courtyard bathes the villa in light and allows the air to circulate in the hot Summers. The villa is air-conditioned throughout and has underfloor heating for the chilly winter nights. Its situation at the foot of the Montgo means that the villa has outstanding views of the mountain behind and the Valleys in front. It is 2kms from the newly restored old town and a short drive to the sandy beaches of Denia and Javea. There is a TomTom at the property to help you find your way around. We have been to many of the worlds most beautiful places and because of the vistas, climate and cuisine, Javea is number 1.

Casa de la Luz	The Pool
The Naya and entance to pool	Open Plan living and sunken lounge

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The Costa Blanca / Valencia / Alicante Province region

Xàbia is situated in the north of the province, the Mediterranean Sea is found at the entire of its east coast. Flat agricultural land stretches for miles inland, cut by small streams and used primarily for growing citrus & olive trees. 90 km to the east is the island of Ibiza, which can be seen on a clear day. A boat service is offered to Ibiza from Javeas' neighbouring town, Dénia. Xàbia is the largest place geographically in the Cap de la Nau, the headland that encompasses Xàbia, "Cap Négre" and "Cap Martín".

The Montgó, which shelters Xàbia, is the highest summit of the region at over 750m tall. From the Xàbia side, it is said to resemble an elephant. The Natural Park of Montgo was declared in 1987, it stretches across the area of La Plana to the Cape of Saint Antoni.

Xàbia is protected from harsh winter winds of the north by the massif of Montgó (753 m / 2,471 ft) and it enjoys a unique micro-climate that the World Health Organisation named as one of the healthiest in the world.[1] There are more recorded hours of sunshine per year in Xàbia than in any other place in Spain, making it a popular destination for Northern Europeans during the cold winter months.

Average maximum temperatures
Jan 16 °C
Feb 17 °C
Mar 22 °C
Apr 22 °C
May 26 °C
Jun 29 °C
Jul 30 °C
Aug 32 °C
Sep 30 °C
Oct 25 °C
Nov 22 °C
Dec 17 °C

Javea / Montgo Valls area

Since 2000, Xàbia's infrastructure has been undergoing significant expansion and improvement work, but the local government has restricted the height and types of new buildings and thus helping to retain much of the town's character. Many new estates of villas have been built in the wooded hills around the bay whilst apartment complexes are being constructed along the coastal strip between the port and the Arenal. The plain remains largely untouched and the groves still produce crops of oranges.

Xàbia / Jávea has good road connections to regional capitals. Both Alicante and Valencia airports are just over an hour's drive away. There are regular and direct coach links to both Alicante and Valencia as well as a daily service to Madrid. The nearest rail station is at Gata de Gorgos, about 10 km inland, with a regular service to Alicante.

The town can be split into three distinct areas: the old town, the port and the Arenal.

Old Quarter The old town was once a walled town to protect the inhabitants from marauding pirates that once sailed this coast and there is still evidence of the presence of these fortifications; stone crosses mark the original gates in three locations. In the centre of town, mostly built in original Tosca stone hewn from the rocky shore, sits the Church of Sant Bartolomé which dates back to the late 14th century but there is evidence that some of the structure may date back a further 300 years. The church suffered extensive damage during the Spanish Civil War and its southern and western walls remain pockmarked with bullet and shell holes. It was listed as a National Historic and Artistic Monument in 1931 and remains a centrepiece of Xàbia's 'old quarter'.

The modern municipal market sits opposite on the northern side of the church and stands on the site of the convent of "Agustinas Descalzas" (the barefoot Augustine nuns). Built in 1946, and recently refurbished, the market retains the style of the area and sells fresh fruit and vegetables, locally-caught fish, and meat from the local area.

There is also a historical and ethnographical museum ("Museo Historico y Etnografico Municipal J.B. Soler Blasco Javea") and an established art gallery in the old town, Atelier 1 with regular art exhibitions are held in the gallery at the town's library.

There is range of bars and restaurants which serve local and international cuisine.

Puerto - Aduanas del Mar The port also has a number of restaurants (some on the sea front), a gravel beach and marina. Whilst the history of the harbour stretches back to the 15th century, the first jetty was built in 1871 and it became an important gateway for the export of raisins. The raisin trade collapsed at the end of the 19th century and the settlement became a mere fishing harbour. The modern harbour was built in the 1950s and 1960s. The nautical club has been in the central area of the harbour since 1963. The landmark is the church of Nuestra Señora del Loreto, built in 1967 to represent the heart and feelings of Xàbia's fishing quarter. Its shape is that of an oval boat keel and it was built to resemble a fishing vessel bursting through the waves.

Arenal; The sandy beach area is an arc of wide white sand flanked by a promenade of shops, bars and restaurants. During the summer evenings there are a number of stalls selling handmade crafts. Many of the bars offer live music and stay open until the early hours. Sand artists and street entertainers work along the Arenal beach during the summer months. The 'Punta del Arenal' behind the Parador Nacional Hotel was once an important Roman settlement where the fish sauce garum was produced. On the other end of the small bay once stood the Fontana Castle, built in 1424 and destroyed by the English during the Peninsular War in the early 19th century; the ruins of the castle now lie under modern apartment buildings but some of the castle's surviving cannons sit outside the Church of Sant Bartolomé in the old town.

The nightlife in Xàbia is centred around the Arenal where there is a selection of bars and clubs to suit all tastes with many open until the early hours of the morning. During the summer, tourists and locals alike are attracted to the bright lights of Achill, the only real nightclub by the beachfront. Other popular bars include President with its regular live music, Jalousie for its lively nightlife, Carnaval for its tasty fajitas and The Octopus, a grim but lively venue with a similar feel to a traditional British pub.

During the summer, several chiringuitos (beach bars) spring up along the seafront between the Arenal and the port area. The most popular is Moskito at the Arenal end, famous for its lively music, beautiful setting and thirst-quenching Mojitos. Moskito has become a reference point on the beach and is a must go for all the visitors to Xabia. The chiringuitos are in place from June to September, they stay open until the early hours, perfect rendezvous points before heading of to the nightclubs.

The Montgó Natural Park was declared on 16 March 1987. It covers approximately 21.5 km² situated between Xàbia and its neighbours Jesus Pobre and Dénia. Standing at 753 m high (2,471 ft), the summit of Montgó is the second highest peak so close to the sea in the Mediterranean; on a clear day the island of Ibiza can be seen.

The town's market day is on Thursdays, except when there is a local or national holiday. There are also three main fiestas: the Fogueres de San Juan (June) are pagan in origin, commemorating the arrival of the summer solstice, and are widespread throughout the Valencian Community, the Moros i Cristians (July) parades, take place in the port area and celebrate the defeat of the Moors by Christian forces in the 13th Century, and the Nuestra Señora de Loreto (September) with the bull-running on the harbour walls and a firework display.

Sports and hobby activities are catered for in the area, including cycling, diving, fishing, golf, horse-riding, mountain-biking, photography, bowls, sailing, trekking; there are many shops & rental centres that serve these pursuits.

How to get there

Fly to Alicante or Valencia - Casa de la luz is about 1 hour easy drive from both airports.
Cheap flights available from Easyjet.co.uk, Ryanair.co.uk, Monarch.co.uk from many locations in the UK to Alicante and Valencia.
Car hire available from, www.carjet.co.uk, and www.victoriacars.com.

Activities near Javea

Facilities

Further details indoors:
Bedroom and bathroom facilities are as follows:
Master with king bed, walk in closet, and terrace.
Bedroom 2 with king bed.
Bedroom 3 with twin beds.
Bedroom 4 with bunk beds, pull out single bed, camp bed and cot.
En suite to Bedroom2, with double sinks, wc, bidet and shower.
En suite to Master, with double sinks, wc and shower.
En suite to Bedroom 3, with sink, wc and shower.
Family bathroom with sink, wc and bath and shower.
We stay regularly at the Villa with our two children who are 4 and 1 year. This is why we have built a very attractive 3 foot high fence dividing the house from the pool. We have had guests with children up to 15years and all sleep comfortably in all the beds. My Husband and Dad play golf and there are three good golf courses, two only 5 minutes away. There are also many courses towards beautiful Valencia 1 hour, and Benidorm, 30 mins away. The arenal is Javeas sandy beach and it is perfect for children, the sand is good for sandcastles and there are many safe climbing frames. For foodies, the cuisine in Javea and surrounding towns is delicious. Javea has recently had a surge of new restaurants opening in its tastefully restored old town, and the wine from the local area is also very good. A bodega is only 1 Km from the villa. The villa is situated in the valls and there are many good walks, runs and cycling routes in the close vicinity.
2 kms to Javea town, lovely restaurants and shops.
7kms to Denia town great shopping and dining, also from Denia port you can catch ferry to Balearics. Ibiza 1 hour, 30 mins.
7km to Denia Marina, can hire boats from here and there are many very nice restaurants and Bars.
100km to beautiful Valencia, with Gullivers world, Historic centre, Oceanarium, science museum among many other sights.
Benidorm, 30 mins, Water park, zoo, Terra Mitica fun park.
La Marina shopping mall, Zara & Mango etc..
Javea is a lovely town that has recently been restored to its former glory. It consists of three parts, the old town, the port and the Arenal (beach). All three areas have so much to offer, great cuisine and good shopping and great vistas.
Please feel free to Email or phone if you have any questions about the region or villa.

Further details outdoors:
The Pool is 12mx5m with a 2mx1.5m children's pool attached. There is a 3 foot high fence separating the Naya from the pool. The pool can be heated from October to April if required but this may incur a supplemental fee. There is a Weber BBQ with rotisserie. There is a sunken seated area that has cushions and is a perfect place for watching the sun set. The outside Naya has a sofa and armchair and there is a table and 8 chairs. There are 4 sun loungers and two beach chairs. At present there are two umbrellas and stands. The pool house at present has no furnishings but we are hoping to get a pool table and outside fridge in time for your stay. The garden is recently landscaped and has irrigation and the gardener may visit during your stay. There is also a pool cleaner who comes twice weekly.

Further details

Rental is from Saturday to Saturday in August 2009, and Sunday to Sunday in September 2009. The villa is cleaned thoroughly weekly. If you stay 2 weeks there will be a sheet change and towel change after 1 week. Short breaks are possible, please call me. Check in from 4pm, check out at 10am. There may be some flexibility with these times, please contact me.

Because of the lovely furnishings and high spec, we will take £500 deposit. This will be totaaly refundable if everything is intact on your departure.

Conditions

Please contact me via email as I work and don't always get to phone but check email daily.

Rental rates

Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Oct, Nov, Dec	28 Sep 09	20 Dec 09	1350£ 1,350	0-	0-	1 Week
Christmas and new year	20 Dec 09	10 Jan 10	1700£ 1,700	0-	0-	1 Week
Jan, Feb, Mar	10 Jan 10	21 Mar 10	1150£ 1,150	0-	0-	1 Week
20th Mar-17th Apr	21 Mar 10	18 Apr 10	1700£ 1,700	0-	0-	1 Week
17th Apr- 30th May	18 Apr 10	30 May 10	1500£ 1,500	0-	0-	1 Week
1st june-16th july	30 May 10	18 Jul 10	2250£ 2,250	0-	0-	1 Week
18th july-6th Sept	18 Jul 10	6 Sep 10	2550£ 2,550	0-	0-	1 Week
6th Sptember-	6 Sep 10	23 Oct 10	1750£ 1,750	0-	0-	1 Week

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.

ALL REASONABLE OFFERS CONSIDERED.

Prices in pounds per week.

£500 breakage deposit required.

25% taken as deposit, balance settled 6 weeks before rental commences.

Guestbook for Casa De La Luz

No comments as yet as the property is just finished. Friends who have stayed there have commented on how much they loved it. It really is a lovely place to stay.

Availability

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