The first documents that mention Javea date from the 9th century during the reign of Jaime II. In 1397 it was established as a burgh with a council and defined boundaries, although still part of the County of Denia.<\/p>\n
Frequent attacks by pirates obliged the inhabitants of Javea to move 2 Km inland and build a wall around the town which remained standing until 1877. This walled enclosure now forms the historic quarter of the municipality.The town supported the Bourbon faction during the War of Succession, and was rewarded for this with a concession to export fruit and merchandise. This made the port very busy and it became the main motor of the town\u2019s economy, first through wheat imports and then through the sale of raisins. For many years, agriculture was the main activity in Javea. Wheat, almonds, vines, carob and olives were its major farming produce.<\/p>\n
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