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Les Fonts and Surrounding Countryside

Wednesday 13th May 2026 We begin our adventure at the Sanctuary of Our Lady of the Angels, where we will start a circular route through the beautiful landscape of the Montgó Natural Park. For 2.5 hours, you’ll be immersed in a journey full of discoveries about botany, history, art, curiosities, and biodiversity. Upon arriving at the apiary, we will learn the fascinating world of bees and beekeeping. You will see the hives up close and enjoy a honey tasting – a…

Rosa Cardona Mayor of Javea, invites all members of U3A Javea who live in Javea to meet her and Raquel Violero Castellanos the Councillor for Social Services, the Third Age and Foreigners on 1 April 2026 to enjoy a coffee with them at the new SH Hotel in the Port. This is an opportunity for the Mayor to explain what Javea is doing, but also for members to ask her questions and raise issues which concern them or to make…

At the March meeting of History Group Cheda Panajotovic treated us to a fantastic presentation on some of London’s forgotten, hidden, and downright unusual histories and monuments. Having worked in the city for years and even spent some time as a tour guide, Cheda really knows his stuff. He started with the earliest Bronze Age structures in the area, then whisked us away on a whirlwind tour through London’s past — from Boadicea and the Romans to the Normans —…

Last Friday of February, our meeting brought together people who’ve lived in Spain for anywhere from a couple of years to more than thirty, and it was interesting to compare what first brought us here. Sunshine, friendly locals, and being close enough for family to visit were the most common reasons. Some came here with their parents when they were children and later came back. A few long-term residents also noted the significant improvements Spain has made over the years,…

Family History Group Just a reminder that our next meeting will be at Javea Players Studio next Tuesday, the 17th of March. 2.30 pm onwards for 3 – 5pm. There is a charge of €2 per head for the rent of the studio. It’s competition time ! There will be PRIZES !I want you to all look for a photograph of yourselves between the age of 3 and 15 say, don’t show anybody. Put your photograph in an envelope (not…

Bauhaus Der Blaue Reiter (English: The Blue Rider) is regarded as the second wave of German Expressionism. The artists associated with Der Blaue Reiter were important pioneers of modern art of the 20th century; they formed a loose network of relationships, exhibiting together, but not an art group in the narrower sense like Die Brücke (The Bridge) in Dresden. Although based in Germany the artists associated were from an international background. Members included Wassily Kandinsky, Alexej von Jawlensky and Marianne…

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The Mayor/Alcaldesa Rosa Cardona, and Raquel Violero, the Councillor/Concejala for Social Services and the Resident Expat Community, dropped in to Salones Carrasco on Friday morning to see our Fair. 33 of our Groups had a stand, along with Cancer Care Javea, Help of Marina Alta, The Weary Warriors, MABS Cancer Care and RadarSeniors from Social Services. The Amigos Europeos had an ambulance and multilingual crew on show outside. Lots of our members turned out, and it was a great opportunity…

Friday 19th June 2026 Come and join the fun at the Dine & Dance Summer Party which will be held in the Parador de Jávea where there is plenty of room for dancing to music provided by our favourite DJ, James Hurst. We will have the Cap de la Nao Salon for our event, which is the room downstairs adjacent to the gardens, where a bar will be available for purchase of pre-dinner drinks (own cost), so you can mingle…

Enjoy a relaxing break in Peniscola!

Last few places available A visit to the Casa Sicilia bodega and estate Casa Sicilia is an historic farmhouse and winery established in 1707 by the Marquis of La Romana in the town of Novelda, Alicante. Leaving 9.15am from Javea Bus station and 9.30 from Via Augusta school. Returning 17.30pm The cost is 65 euros which includes coach return to Novelda, Alicante; a tour of the winery with a guide that shows the traditional wine-making process, from pruning of the…

London’s Strange Monuments and Histories presented by Cheda Panajotovic  Tuesday March 10th, Casa Cultura, Javea Old Town, entry from 10.30am for an 11am start All U3A members are welcome. Free entry. We just ask for a voluntary donation towards speaker gifts. We’re thrilled to welcome back Cheda as a regular speaker—someone who’s never short on fascinating stories and fresh insights. You might remember Cheda’s impressive run for many years as Group Leader of the History Group, plus a lineup of…

Pinomar and Val de Sol

Places still available A visit to the Casa Sicilia bodega and estate Casa Sicilia is an historic farmhouse and winery established in 1707 by the Marquis of La Romana in the town of Novelda, Alicante. Leaving 9.15am from Javea Bus station and 9.30 from Via Augusta school Returning 17.30pm The cost is 65 euros which includes coach return to Novelda, Alicante; a tour of the winery with a guide that shows the traditional wine-making process, from pruning of the vines,…

Report by Karen and Mark Brown, Photos by Steve Young With a great participation of eager attendees the wheels started rolling into a great afternoon. Our esteemed presenter for the day was Dave Johnson esquire, who introduced the anticipating group to 5 wines, 2 whites and 3 reds, produced in the region of Ribera del Duero in Castilla y Leon. Accompanying food paired by Elizabeth worked in unison with the aforementioned wines and everyone had a lovely afternoon. On a…