Explore Javea

In the Valencian Community, on the East Coast of Spain, nestles the jewel of Javea. The small and historic town offers a laid back vibe, ideal for holiday makers. This region is famed for its diversity of landscapes - white sandy beaches meet craggy cliff faces and emerald green foliage. Diving highlights include the lattice of caves and tunnels running through the limestone cliffs as well as the renowned Mediterranean visibility. 

Diving in Javea is well settled, and many of the dive centres have been operating for decades. With the influx of tourism, the number of establishments has only increased. There are plenty of dive centres and dive resorts found along the coastline of the Costa Blanca, offering beginner diving courses right up to professional levels. There is also the opportunity to try technical and cave diving with several companies. There are no liveaboards operating in the area at this time.

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    Diving in Javea

    Javea diving can be catered to all experience levels - due to the high number of holiday makers, it is a very popular place to undertake beginner diving courses. The sandy beaches offer easy-entry shore dives which can lead to some very interesting dives along the base of the cliffs. However, boat diving is much more common here. 

    One of the key draws of the region for experienced scuba divers are the caves and passageways which riddle these limestone cliffs. They create caverns and pockets of air to explore for the brave - and sufficiently qualified! Many companies offer technical and cave specialty diving. 

    Top Wildlife Sightings in Javea

    The marine life of Javea is varied and surprises many visitors who believe that the Mediterranean doesn’t have much to offer. The reefs are less colourful than their tropical cousins due to the water temperature but still host plenty of fish like bream, bass, sargos and wrasse. Also on the reefs you can find starfish, corals, sponges, anemones, moray eels, cuttlefish, crustaceans, nudibranch and the ever-popular Mediterranean octopus.

    Out in the blue, schools of barracuda are a common sight. Dolphins and whales frequent the area but, alas, they are rarely seen by divers below the surface. One of the rare seasonal treats of the region is the chance to see sunfish, or mola mola. These giant fish are a bucket list item for many divers and can be seen during the summer months.

    Wildlife Sightings are Based on User Generated Content

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    Total number of species approx.: 200

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    Moray Eel

    Moray Eel
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    Total number of species approx.: 27

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    Barracuda

    Barracuda
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    Total number of species approx.: 300

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    Octopus

    Octopus
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    Total number of species approx.: 600

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    Wrasse

    Wrasse
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    Total number of species approx.: 250

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    Grouper/Basslets

    Grouper/Basslets
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    Total number of species approx.: 250

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    Scorpionfish

    Scorpionfish
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    Total number of species approx.: 350

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    Damselfish

    Damselfish
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    Total number of species approx.: 80

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    Stingrays

    Stingrays
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    Total number of species approx.: 150

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    Sweetlips and Grunts

    Sweetlips and Grunts
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    Total number of species approx.: 90

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    Goatfish

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    The best Months to Dive in Palma

    The warm Mediterranean climate and 325 days of sunshine annually means that diving in Javea is possible year round. The summers are long and hot, with daytime temperatures soaring into the low 30s and water temperatures reaching around 26°C in July and August. This is the busiest time of year, when tourists flock to the seaside town. 

    Winter is the coldest and wettest time of the year, with temperatures in the air and water dropping to around 14°C. This being said, it is still a very pleasant time visit and to dive, with a sufficiently thick wetsuit. Do bear in mind that some dive centres close during this “low” season. 

    Dive Centers

    Buceo Cabo La Nao

    Buceo Cabo La Nao

    Canal Sur, 2, 03730 Jávea, A - Spain
    DIVING JAVEA

    DIVING JAVEA

    CTRA DEL PORTITXOL 105, 03730 JAVEA, A - Spain

    Dive Sites

    Buceo Cabo La Nao, 03730 Jávea
    Isla Descubridor Sur <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.7)</span>

    Isla Descubridor Sur (★4.7)

    Very close to Granadella´s beach, we are going to find the south part of Descubridor Island which is an elongated island located on the southern side of the Cabo de la Nao and has an area of 2.5 hectares. It is entirely rocky and almost unapproachable.
    Buceo Cabo La Nao, 03730 Jávea
    BCLN Confined Waters <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.8)</span>

    BCLN Confined Waters (★4.8)

    This is a freshwater pool, used as pool/confined water dive sites for pool dives and all kind of training. Usually used for open water diver courses.