Denia
Local Information
Denia offers visitors a cosmopolitan city feel to what was once known in medieval times as Marquesado de Denia.
Denia is originally a seafaring town and is still a working port. As well as being a popular tourist destination Denia is also a thriving commercial centre. The tree-lined main street of Denia, boasts shops, cafes, restaurants, bars and many services. While the old fisherman’s quarter consists of cobbled streets and white washed buildings.
Denia is located some 85 km north east of Alicante on the northern end of the Costa Blanca. You can travel via the coast road or the narrow gauge railway which runs from Denia via Benidorm to Alicante.
Denia has many fine sandy beaches to the north of the city at Las Marinas and Les Bouvetes, and to the south is the Les Rotes beach. You will find a variety of water sports available.
Denia harbour is also a major factor in encouraging tourists to this region and offers frequent ferry connections to the Balearic islands. It is also home to a large fishing fleet.
There are many fine sightseeing opportunities in this area, the Castillo which was built in the 11th and 12th century offers wonderful views, and some notable museums offering an insight into the cultural heritage of the region.
The area has many fine bars and restaurants and not to be missed the locally made sweets and cakes.
For the golfers the area is famous for the fine courses in the area.
