White and blue: the colors of one of the most trendy beaches of the summer
The Instagram effect is unstoppable, unattainable and unpredictable. It achieves such curious things as people line up to be photographed on the most beautiful bench in the world, that the unicorn floats run out, that we have colored cereals for breakfast, that we wander around Malasaña until we find the blue wall full of eyes – dressed in a matching color, of course– or try the ice cream in the shape of a fish (taking the photo before it melts) .
But fashions and madness aside, we must thank this social network for discover some places that previously went unnoticed and that we can now admire, savor or listen to.
**The famous church with three blue domes of Santorini ** -whose only indication is a sign with the typical photo at the beginning of the slope that leads to it-, the wall of kisses by Joan Fontcuberta in Barcelona, the cactus garden in Madrid or the Red Wall by Ricardo Bofill in Calpe.
La Cala del Portitxol, the Mediterranean in its purest form
However, the latter has had competition: the cove of Portitxol –or Barraca– located in Jávea and whose fishermen's houses with white facades and doors painted blue they have become – yet another summer – one of the most Instagrammed places in the Mediterranean.
Some have spent their entire lives summering there, others arrive by chance, and many because they have clicked on the Instagram location to find out where that ideal photo was taken on the blue painted door.
“I love the Costa Blanca. We were spending a few weeks of sun and relaxation between Jávea and Calpe and we decided to go to Cala del Portixol, admiring the impressive landscape of cliffs that border the coast, dotted with crystal clear waters… a paradise!" says Pier.
"The white houses of the fishermen, with the doors and windows painted blue reminiscent of the typical houses of the Greek islands. This photo represents the perfect combination between the minimalist landscape and the blue shirt Jordan is posing in," he concludes.
La Cala del Portitxol, also known as Cala Barraca – the name given to the typical fishermen's houses – has some 900 meters long and is located between Cap Prim and Cap Negre.
It can be accessed on foot from the Portitxol Cross viewpoint or by car from the Cabo de la Nao road. About 300 meters from the cove is the Island of Portitxol, of great botanical richness.
The cove takes its name from the white fishermen's houses, called barracas
The barracks they are privately owned and one of the claims of the cove, but there is much more.
the cove is ideal for those who hate sand since it is made of gravel and stones and a paradise for lovers of water sports such as snorkeling, diving and kayaking.
It has parking (although we recommend arriving early as it is not very big), the Cala Clemence and La Barraca restaurants, maritime surveillance service, asos, rental of hammocks and umbrellas
The island of Portitxol, of great natural wealth, is about 300 meters from the cove
Ana Patricia, who moved to Denia for work, comments: "One day, talking to a colleague, she recommended me to go to this cove for two things: to enjoy its wild landscape and its beach bar. The combination of white and blue in the houses of fishermen seemed to me the most Mediterranean in the world, How could I not take a photo! Then I saw that there were a thousand just like mine..."
"Jávea is still unknown to me and I love discovering its corners: the Montgo is magical, as are the inland towns. I also like to buy handicrafts and typical products in Gata de Gorgos, have a glass of wine in the Riurau market in Jesús Pobre… I still have many corners to discover in the area but everything will go!", says Ana Patricia.
“It was the first time I was in this cove. I had been to others in Jávea and Denia but this has undoubtedly become one of my favourites. I took the picture on this door because of its color, so simple and striking at the same time", says Talia.
And she goes on to say: "For me Jávea is one of the most attractive coastal destinations in Alicante, both for its coves with beautiful seabeds for snorkeling as for its surroundings of mountains by the sea”.
“I chose that cove because It is one of the most beautiful in Alicante, for the restaurant, for the views… Javea is wonderful! The photo reminds me of the island of Santorini. What is special about Jávea is the quality of the beaches and the gastronomy. I go whenever I can I go and One of my favorite places is La Siesta”, says María Ramírez.
"I had not been physically in this cove but I had signed it virtually on Instagram and on the Internet because when I travel I like to research the place I'm going to visit," says Paloma.
"I took the picture at that door because it seemed so photogenic that I immediately thought 'I already have the photo of the trip'. Plus, the sunset light was perfect!" she continues.
For this inveterate traveller, "Jávea is special because my best friend spends the summer there and I've gone there on occasion to spend a few days with her. Compared to the first time I visited, some things remain the same and others have changed for the better. There are more restaurants and shops, but her landscape and its coves still have the same magic as the first time, with its stone coves and mountains," she concludes.
“I have been to Jávea many times, it is a good place to unwind with friends”, says Javi.
"A friend took me and I was delighted. I will come back for sure!" , begins Carolina, from Mexico.