Activities at the Benitatxell Arts Centre
The Benitatxel Arts Centre has activities for children throughout the year, offering indoor activities such as face painting, arts and crafts, dressing up, indoor games, films, plus an ongoing Art project and drama activities for older children. we also hire in bouncy castles and other treats throughout the summer.
Call Anne on 680 673 871 to book or email info@benitatxellartscentre.info
http://www.benitatxellartscentre.info/
L’Ancora tennis club, Javea
Recommended by Georgina Bambrook
L’Ancora is a small community-based tennis club located in the heart of Javea. For all tennis in Javea, club, league, singles, doubles and individual and group coaching for all levels and all ages.The social aspect of tennis is a big part of the L’Ancora Club, and there are a number of special events throughout the season. There is a strong emphasis on tennis for families and children, including free activities for junior members and a range of lessons and squads for children of all ages from 3 . They also run golf classes for children
Tel 650 84 30 82/ 966 46 24 94 coach@javea-tennis.com
www.javea-tennis.com
Comments:
"Even if you don't play tennis you can watch the matches from the outdoor bar area or use the pool. They also have 2 studios used for yoga/pilates if you want to try something abit more relaxing!" (GB, May 09)
"L'Ancora also takes party booking for children so if you are looking for a venue for your childs birthday you can use the pool and they will provide food" (Amanda Johnston, July 2012)
Arts and Crafts
Recommended by Georgina Bambrook
The Javea Craft Centre offers a wide selection of workshops and classes including jewellery, card making and much more.
Javea Craft Centre, European Market, Moraira (+34) 646569907 www.javeacraftcentre.com
Bowling
Recommended by Georgina Bambrook
A fun day or evening out for the whole family. Great facilities and a resturant and bar area with a selection of delicious snacks.
Euro Bowling Centre, Avda Generalitat Valenciano 1, Calpe (+34) 965839435
CD Javea Football Club, Javea
Recommended by Sara Kinge
Is your little one the future David Beckham? If so, why not enroll them in CD Javea. CD Javea has been in existence in one form or another for over 90 years! There are teams for children of all ages, have a look at their website: http://www.javeamigos.com
Choi Kuangdo Martial Arts
Recommended by Georgina Bambrook
Choi Kuangdo Martial Arts takes place at Theatre Express near L'Ancora Tennis Club every Tuesday and Thursday from 4.30-5.30pm Tel: (+34) 677548312 for more details
Crafts Club for Children
Recommended by Georgina Bambrook
After school craft club at Fiesta Crafts, Mondays for 5-8 years and Wednesdays for 9-13 years from 5-6.30pm. Each session costs 10 Euros. Places need to be booked in advance
( 34) 966461788 www.fiestacrafts.eu info@fiestacrafts.eu
Comments:
"This is a great place to get all your party bits, they have everything from party bags to candles and they also offer Reiki treatments and massage!" (GB, June 09)
Dance, Acting and Singing Lessons for Children
Recommended by Georgina Bambrook
Action Zone offers classes in singing, dancing and acting for children. They also host a variety of shows throughout the year.
Centro Commercial Los Angeles Carrer Guadalest, 03530 La Nucia (+34) 606299700
Comments:
A great place to go if you like singing, dancing or acting! Open Monday-Friday from 10am-4pm Action Zone is situated by Lidl in La Nucia and has classes for children aged 4+.
Dru yoga for Children
Recommended by Georgina Bambrook
Dru Yoga focuses on breathing and relaxation together with gentle stretching and work on the spine. Dru Yoga is easy to perform, and won't strain the body. It helps to sleep better, and increases flexibility while reducing stress.
Trudi van Dorp (+34) 965973199 or Louise Ambler (+34) 966495072
Comments
Yoga for children for children aged 3+ Helps develop a better body awareness, self control and coordination.Classes held in Benitiachell. Classes cost 4 euros and are from 5.15pm until 6pm every Monday
Football for Children - Albir
Recommended by Georgina Bambrook
FC Oranje Football Club - Albir
FC Oranje Football Club is a football club that offers expert coaching and plenty of competitive matches for boys and girls from the age of 4 upwards.
(+34) 678558408 www.fcoranje.com
Football Lessons for Children
Recommended by Popie Rennie
Andy Miles runs a fitness centre in Gandia as well as football lessons for kids.
622714839
Comments
"He's a very nice guy and was really great with the kids," (PR, Sep 09)
Go Karting in Teulada
Recommended by Georgina Bambrook
Open for 20 years, La Font Santa Karting is one of the best and most competitive go-kart tracks in Spain with 700 metres of circuit at 10 metres wide. There are go-karts of all cylinders and for all ages. For regular go karters the track offers storage and maintenance. Set in the countryside there is lots of outdoor space and recreation grounds as well as a bar/restaurant for spectators.
La Font Santa Karting Ctra Moraira-Teulada (+34) 96741469 www.kartinglafontsanta.com
Comments:
"A great day out for the boys! Choose your go-kart and race around the 700 metre curcuit, there is also a driving school and a repair and maintanance shop so you can learn how to look after your go-kart!" (GB, May 2008)
There are also tracks in Ondara & Oliva, the latter of which includes a whole host of other sporting activities for kids including miniature tanks
Horseriding, Javea
Recommended by Sara Kinge
Located on the road from the N332 to Javea you will find the Hipico Javea. They offer lessons for beginners to advanced riders. The facilities are excellent and the staff are friendly. Visit their website for more information http://www.hipicojavea.com/riding_en.htm
Horseriding for Children
Recommended by Georgina Bambrook
Centre Hipico Ondara
For beginners or if you fancy getting back in the saddle. Riding lessons, trekking, jumping and cross country. There is also a kids club every Wednesday afternoons with horse and pony management.
(+34) 628484047 www.hipicaondara.com
Comments
"This English owned stables is based on the outskirts of Ondara so you need a car to get there. They offer children´s parties and summer schools as well" (GB, June 09)
Karate for Kids
Recommended by Georgina Bambrook
The Municipal Karate school of Javea and Benitiachell offer lessons for children aged 4+. Classes are held in local schools and colleges throughout the area so call for more details for classes near you
(+34) 637564416 www.washinkai.org
Kids' football coaching, Javea
Javea Football by certified coach Rob Jones, 5 years to 13 years, boys and girls.
Rob Jones coaches youth football teams in Jávea all year round and has delivered some of his talented players onwards to football academies and the CD Javea Cadetes. However, the true strength isn’t the pure ambitious coaching, as one parent put it: “It is easy enough to make the best players in the team have a good time, but its a very special skill to make the clumsiest kid without a shed of talent have such a fantastic time they can´t wait to go back every day. And hey he might even learn to play football too one day but at least he has a super time with his new friends!”
Rob also holds Summer Football Camps - for more information call 662 958 607.
Martial Arts for Kids Altea-La Nucia
Recommended by Georgina Bambrook
Classes are held every Monday and Wednesday at 5.30pm and Saturday from 11am at The Club Personnel Fitness and Health
C/ Paris 9 Bello Horizonte (+34) 678181385
Ozone Bowling Alley, Moraira
Recommended by Amanda Johnston
The Ozone Bowling company offers bowling, pool tables, sports games, a Pro bowling shop, kids games, restaurant and a bar. Open from 12 midday until late. €4.80 a bowling game. Their collection of games for children (€1 a go) are fun and keep them entertained for some time, they can collect their prize tickets and when finished go and claim a prize from the till area.
Planet Commerical Park, Moriara-Teulada road, Moraira
Paintballing, Javea
Recommended by Sara Kinge
Celebrate a birthday or any other event with a group of friends with paintballing!
Tel.: 618 049730
Website (currently under construction): http://paintballxabia.com
Comments:
"This new adventure only opened this summer in Javea and it is going down a storm amongst the older children (and quite a number of dads we believe!) The course is located in Javea behind the Arenal school so is really easy to find." (SK, Sep 2010)
Rock Academy, Javea
Recommended by Sara Kinge
Do you have a budding rock star at home? If so why not enroll them in the Javea Rock Acadamy? With extremely experienced tutors the students benefit from vocal coaching to individual instrumental tuition and all students are encouraged to produce their own compositions. For more information visit their website http://www.javearockacademy.com/home.html
Sports at Palau Municipal d'Esports
Recommended by Georgina Bambrook
There are a variety of classes held at the Sports at Palau Municipal d'esports, Avenida dels Firs 8, Javea
Gymnastics for children aged 4 years+ Tel: 608 353 211
Futbol Sala for children aged 8 years+ Tel: 96 579 20 00
Judo and Karate for children aged 6+ Tel: 610 848 492
Scalextric for children aged 5+ Tel: 658 809 424
Swimming Lessons: Benissa Swimming Pool, Benissa
Recommended by Amanda Johnston
Benissa has a large pool for swimming lanes and a smaller heated pool for children, babies and pregnant mums. There are classes for 2 year olds onwards every Monday and Wednesday at 5.30pm and on Saturday mornings starting from 10am.
Tel 965732829
www.piscinabenissa.com
Comments:
"Both my children have learnt to swim here and the level of teaching is brilliant and the teachers are fun and encouraging" (AJ, July 2012)
The Lighthouse Church
Recommended by Georgina Bambrook
The Lighthouse Church runs a variety of events and meet ups for older children such as Connect Club for 11-18 year olds with music nights, theme nights, film nights and chill outs in the Chill Zone. Every Sunday at 6.30pm (during evening service) they also have Kids Zone where children can enjoy stories, crafts, songs and games.
Calle Genova 31, bloque 1, Bajo, Javea ( 34) 965731006 www.lighthousechurch.eu
The Stage School, Javea
Recommended by Sara Kinge
Run by the very talented and experienced Emma Devine and Lucy Gilster is The Stage School in Javea. The stage school is a part time performing arts school for children and young adults aged 6 to 17 years of age. They offer fun filled, challenging and rewarding training in dance, drama, singing and stage craft. Not only will the students take part in numerous performances, The Stage School can also offer examinations in LAMDA, either individually or in a group. For more information visit their website http://thestageschool.homestead.com
The Art House Gallery, Gata
Recommended by Sara Kinge
Located in Gata just a ten minute drive from Javea you will find the Art House Gallery run by Julia Evans. Julia is very enthusiastic for your little ones to develop skills through art. Did you know that 33% of children are visual learners? Julia offers childrens art classes, holiday activities and even art parties! Prices start at just 5€. For more information either give Julia a call on 687 114 853 or visit her website http://www.arthouseonline.net
Valerie Jean School of Dance, Javea
Recommended by Michelle Challis
Valerie Jean School of Dance offers a wide range of dance classes including Ballet, Tap and Jazz for children of all ages. Classes held at L'ancora Tennis Club, Javea
03730 Alicante Tel
667 989 430/ 902 889 050 valerie@valeriejeandance.com
http://valeriejeandance.homestead.com/index.html
Comments:
"I would recommend this to anyone who wants to dance" (MC, July 10)
Zumba for Kids, Javea
Recommended by Donna Jefferys
Every Tuesday at 16.30, Latin and international dance classes for kids! 4 Euro’s per class.
Grand Cafe, Toscamar, Javea Tel. 696 746 091 Email. Info@zumbacostablanca.com
" A very energetic class for kids, they leave feeling exhausted!" (DJ, July 10)
