If you think Jávea is just beaches and tapas bars — and granted, those are excellent — you're missing half the picture. The hiking around Jávea is genuinely world-class, and June is arguably the best month to lace up your boots. The hills are still green from spring rain, the wild rosemary and thyme are in full bloom, and you'll beat the worst of the summer heat if you start early. I've been walking these trails for a decade now, and I still find new corners that stop me in my tracks.
The area sits between two dramatic headlands — Cap de la Nau to the south and Cap de Sant Antoni to the north — with the Serra del Montgó natural park rising behind the town like a sleeping elephant. That combination gives you an extraordinary variety of terrain within a very small area: sea cliffs, pine forest, limestone karst, and ancient terraced hillsides.
Here are the seven routes I recommend most to visitors staying in holiday rentals in Jávea.
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Find rentals →1. Montgó Summit (Cim del Montgó) — The Classic
Distance: 12 km return | Elevation gain: 680 m | Difficulty: Hard | Time: 4–5 hours
This is the one everyone should do at least once. The Montgó mountain (753 m) dominates the entire Bay of Jávea, and the views from the top on a clear day stretch from Ibiza to the Peñón de Ifach at Calpe. The trailhead starts at the car park on the CV-734, about 3 km from the old town — Google Maps it as "Parc Natural del Montgó" and you'll find it.
The path climbs steadily through scrubland and exposed limestone, passing a large cave (Cova del Montgó) about halfway up, where Neolithic people once sheltered. Allow yourself time to poke around in there — it's genuinely impressive. The final push to the summit is steep and requires a bit of scrambling, but there are fixed ropes in the trickiest sections. Do this in June: leave by 7am, carry 2 litres of water, and you'll be back down before the real heat kicks in.
2. Cap de la Nau Coastal Walk — Best for Sunsets
Distance: 6 km loop | Elevation gain: 150 m | Difficulty: Easy–Moderate | Time: 2 hours
The Cap de la Nau headland is one of the most dramatic points on the entire Costa Blanca, and surprisingly few tourists walk the full loop rather than just driving to the lighthouse. Park at the Faro de la Nau car park and follow the GR-92 coastal path northward. You'll pass above the crystal-clear waters of Cala de la Granadella (one of the most beautiful coves in Spain), look down onto stacks of eroded limestone, and — if you time it right — watch the sun drop toward Ibiza on the horizon.
This is my personal favourite evening walk. Take a bottle of something cold and find a flat rock above Cala Llebeig around 8pm in June. You're welcome.
3. Cala Blanca & Cala Sardinera Loop — Hidden Coves Trail
Distance: 5 km loop | Elevation gain: 200 m | Difficulty: Moderate | Time: 2–2.5 hours
This coastal path links two of Jávea's less-visited coves and offers continuous sea views. Start at the end of Calle Alicante in the port area and follow the red-and-white waymarks. The path dips in and out of pine forest, passes old dry-stone walls, and drops you onto two tiny pebble beaches where you can swim. Carry snorkelling gear if you have it — the water at Cala Sardinera is exceptionally clear.
4. Montgó North Face — Forest Walk for Hot Days
Distance: 8 km loop | Elevation gain: 350 m | Difficulty: Moderate | Time: 3 hours
While the south face of Montgó is exposed and sunny, the north face is covered in dense Aleppo pine forest and stays shaded and cool even in June. The PR-CV 400 trail loops around through Les Sorts and offers great views toward Dénia and the salt flats (Les Salines) below. You'll often see wild goats on the higher limestone sections. This is the route I send people to when they want exercise but not a full mountain challenge.
5. La Plana — Ancient Terraces and Sea Views
Distance: 7 km loop | Elevation gain: 280 m | Difficulty: Moderate | Time: 2.5–3 hours
This lesser-known route climbs through ancient agricultural terraces above the Arenal beach area, passing abandoned farmhouses and old almond and olive groves. The views from the upper sections looking back over the bay — with the lighthouse, the port, and the Montgó behind you — are honestly postcard-perfect. Start from the CV-734 near the junction with the Camí del Pla.
6. Cap de Sant Antoni — Cliffs and Seabirds
Distance: 4 km return | Elevation gain: 80 m | Difficulty: Easy | Time: 1.5 hours
The northern headland of Jávea is topped by a lighthouse and a watchtower, and the short walk out to the point passes nesting sites for Audouin's gulls and shearwaters in June. This is the easiest route on the list and perfect if you have mixed fitness levels in your group. Park near the lighthouse and follow the coastal path in either direction — westward takes you toward Dénia, eastward back toward the town beach.
7. Barranco del Infierno (Hell's Gorge) — For the Adventurous
Distance: 10 km return | Elevation gain: 400 m | Difficulty: Hard | Time: 4 hours
This dramatic ravine cuts through the limestone ridge south of Jávea and involves some route-finding and a creek crossing or two in winter — though in June it's typically dry. The gorge is spectacular: towering rock walls, wild fig trees growing from cracks, and an eerie silence broken only by birds. Not well-signed, so download the track on Wikiloc before you go (search "Barranco del Infierno Jávea").
Practical Tips for Hiking in Jávea in June
- Start early. The sun is fierce by 10am. 7–7:30am starts are ideal.
- Water. Carry more than you think you need. There are no springs on any of these routes.
- Sun protection. Hat, factor 50, and a long-sleeved shirt for the exposed routes.
- Footwear. Trail shoes at minimum for everything above grade "easy". The limestone is sharp and slippery.
- Apps. Wikiloc and Komoot both have good Jávea coverage. Download maps offline.
- Parking. Most trailheads have small car parks. Avoid parking on the CV-734 verges — fines are common.
Stay Close to the Trails
The best base for hiking in Jávea is somewhere with a private pool (for that post-hike cold plunge) and enough space to spread out maps and gear. Booking direct through JV Properties rather than via Airbnb or Booking.com saves you up to 18% in fees, and you deal with a team who actually live here and can advise on current trail conditions.
Browse our holiday rentals in Jávea — we have properties near every trailhead mentioned above, from the port area for coastal walks to the old town for easy Montgó access.
Jávea's hiking is one of the best-kept secrets on the Costa Blanca. Not for much longer, I suspect — but for now, you can still have most of these trails almost entirely to yourself on a June morning. Get out there.
