The Arenal, Jávea's only sandy beach, is also the most child-friendly of the town's beaches: shallow water, showers and lifeguards, wooden walkways down to the sand, and its own play area with swings for little ones and a climbing pyramid for children and adults alike, with shade and toilets with adapted tables nearby. There are even adapted wheelchairs available, and the Red Cross keeps watch over swimmers in the water.
Anyone after something more active will find Jávea's best-rated kayak operator among the activities, which also runs a family trip: three hours on the water for children aged 6 and up, in groups of up to three families, with double kayaks, life jackets, snorkelling gear and water shoes included.
For a day out on bikes there is a specific family route between the port and Cala Blanca: 11.4 kilometres there and back, flat (barely 10 metres of elevation gain), with the lowest difficulty rating and a riding time of about 1 hour and 10 minutes. Just right for all levels and ages.