Stava is a village in Ödeshög Municipality, in Östergötland County, Sweden. Stava lies at 88 m above sea level. It has 264 inhabitants. The nearest city is Jönköping, 46 km to the southwest. Among the landmarks around are Rök runestone (22 km), Brahehus (9.4 km) and Alvastra Abbey (19.2 km). Among the natural features are Gilberts hål (14.6 km).