What to see in Dénia

Dénia is an old town with a long history. Right back to Roman times it was an important centre. As such there's no wonder that there are remains of ancient civilizations everywhere.

One of the most important monuments in Dénia is the castle. You can read all about Denia Castle and see a video here. The castle also houses a museum. It was built in the 11th century and has been remodelled several times over the years.

You can find the castle at the top end of Denia, close to the town hall. Access is via a maze of narrow streets.

Churches in Dénia

Iglesia de la Asuncion

Located in the Plaza de la Constitucion, next to the town hall, this 18th century church is of Baroque design. The façade is of Doric order with a venerated niche containing a modern sculpture of Saint Anthony of Padova.

Iglesia de San Antonio

This church is located in the Plaza del Convento. There's a stone cross in the plaza and a couple of restaurants.

Iglesia de San Miguel

Locted in Avda. El Mongo.

Iglesia del Covento de las Agustinas

This convent is home to a closed order of nuns and located in Calle Loreto. Dedicated to 'Our Ldy of Loreto', it was built in the 17th centrury and covers around 2000 square metres. It comprises of a church and cloisters.

The marina at Dénia

Dénia is not only one of the most important ports along this coast of Spain but it also has a wonderful marina. The marina has been totally refurbished over recent years and now provides a stunning location to walk, sail and enjoy the facilities there. The waterside is surrounded by bars, cafes and restaurants with a sprinkling of shops and offices. To the side of the marina is a small bay beach.

From the marina in Dénia you can charter boats, take pleasure rides and fishing trips and take boats to Ibiza and Javea.

Denia Charters offer half day, full day and week long hire of power boats from 193€ for half day hire. Telephone 966 435 039. The same company run a ferry from Dénia to Javea starting at 10am and running every two hours. Price approx. 10€.

The Windsurfing school, Nova Dénia offers a range of lessons. Tel 619 533 395.

Katamaran Lotus - Short trips along the coast and to Ibiza - Tel 617 030 711

More to see in Dénia
	Calle Marques de Campos is the main shopping street. Here you will find most of the major banks as well as designer shops such as Mango.   Barrios Antiguos (Old quarter) This is where you will find the town hall, churches, museums and lots of narrow streets. Every street is diffrerent and there are some quaint little shops.
Pictured right is the monument in honour of Umberto Masetti, world champion 500cc motor cyclist, 1950-52. It was placed by the Denia Classic Motorcycle Club in 2005. The monument stands next to the Red Cross building, opposite the ferry port.
The Town Hall in Dénia is a fine example of a classical building, built around 1620. There is a unique stone inscription on the wall dedicated to a Roman Dénia of the 2nd century, Titus Junius. You can find the town hall at the foot of the castle in the historic part of town.   The town hall have several staff that speak English and are very helpful. Take a ticket from the information desk when you arrive then wait for your number to be called.   Recent works on the square in front of the town hall have revealed Roman foundations.		Dénia Town Hall
Beneath the castle is the old Air Raid Tunnel which was built between 1937 and 1938 as a defense during the Spanish Civil War. It was constructed by the residents of Dénia and war refugees. (March 2011 - the area is being refurbished).

Museums and art galleries in Dénia
Archaeological Museum, Dénia - Located in two buildings known as the “Palau del Governador” (Governor’s Palace); there are the few remnants of a Palace complex located inside the upper premises of the Castle. Dating back to the 17th century it has a Renaissance architectural style. Its construction as a scenic viewpoint or gallery formed part of a recreation and rest area attached to the Summer Palace of the Marquis and Marchioness of Dénia. See a video of the castle and Archaeological Museum here.
Ethnological Museum, Dénia - It shows the evolution of Dénia throughout the 19th century and how it was linked to the dry raisin trade. The Museum is housed in a typical 19th century Bourgeois house. Although not the largest museum in the area, it makes an interesting visit and gives a good insight into Dénia in the 1800's. Entry is free.
Toy Museum, Dénia - Located in the old railway station on C/Calderon, the exhibits date from 1904 to 1960 and are all toys produced in Dénia. Open 10am-1pm and 4pm-8pm daily. The toy industry flourished in Dénia, the first toy being produced in 1904 and being of tin-plate.	The Toy Museum, Dénia
Ten years later a wooden toy industry began. During the 1920's Denia was the centre of wooden toy manufacture and known world wide. Idealspain were granted exclusive video permission. See a full feature with video and photographs here.	Video of Toy Museum

The Art centre, Dénia (L'Estacio) - Located in the old railway station, on the ground floor, the art centre is open from 10am - 1pm and 4pm - 8pm every day. The theatre is located near the tourist office and holds regular concerts and shows.

Finding your way around Dénia

The backdrop to Dénia is the Montgo mountain with its natural park (Parque Natural del Montgo) where you can take amazing walks. Behind the mountain you will find the little villages of Jesus Pobre and Pedreguer.

Dénia is divided into clear areas (Terminos). The old town centre is the Casco Urbano. To the left of Dénia is the Las Marinas area and to the right is Las Rotas.

Some of the larger urbanizations in Dénia include La Sella (surrounding the golf course).

Most of the street parking in Dénia is free, however, where spaces are marked with blue lines, you need to purchase a ticket from the machines and display in your windscreen. 127 minutes for 1€ is the maximum stay.

One of the nicest avenues in Dénia is Marques de Campo. The trees on either side meet in the middle, offering a shade in the summer. There are some nice shops on this street as well as some fine cafes and restaurants. The N°11 Bar is particularly nice.

The historic part of Dénia is best seen on foot as the streets are very narrow with limited parking. You will find several plazas in which to rest. Pictured right is one of the largest, the Plaza Jaime I.

The climate in Dénia

Dénia has a warm and temperate climate with an average annual temperature of around 20° centigrade. Temperatures generally range from a low of around 5° C in the winter to a high of around 40° C in the summer months. You can expect to see over 300 days of sunshine each year. The beautiful Dénia weather is one reason why it has become such a popular place for North Europeans buying a holiday home or even a new permanent home in the sun. The area around the Montgo mountain can have periods of mist and fog, any time of year.

Average monthly temperatures (approx.)
January	13º C
February	14º C
March	17º C
April	17º C
May	21º C
June	25º C
July	25,5º C
August	28º C
September	24,5º C
October	22º C
November	17º C
December	13º C

The beaches in Dénia

Dénia has 20km of beaches to enjoy, although some are covered in pebbles. There are also small, rocky coves, ideal for diving.

In the area around the marina is Punta del Raset with volleyball, showers, beach bars and a red cross post. This beach runs for 600m. To the left is Les Marines which covers 500m and has showers, volleyball and beach bars. After this is Els Molins, a 2,700m beach with red cross point and lots of sun beds. L'Almadrava is a long beach at 2,900m with lots of beach game facilities. Les Deveses is 2,950m long and has red cross and emergency services. To the right of the port there are five beaches at Las Rotas.

Sports and activities in Dénia

When it comes to water sports, Dénia has them all, from sailing and yachting clubs to diving and windsurfing. The variety of coastline enable all to function perfectly together. Find out more about sports and leisure in Dénia - Sports in Denia.

The proximity of the Montgo Mountain provides lots of activities including tours by quad, provided by Fun & Quads Adventure. Their office is located in Dénia. Tel 965 787 228 or email fun@funquads.com.

La Marina Diving Centre - located near Denia - Tel 965 782 415 - www.lamarinareig.com

Ferries in Dénia

	You can take a boat or ferry from Dénia to the Balearic Islands including Ibiza and Formentera.   There is a scenic train that runs along the coast to Calpe and back.
Ferries from Dénia to Ibiza and Palma Balearia run 16 ferries per week and the crossing takes two hours. There are also ferries from Dénia to Formentera and Palma.   Sailing times: Dénia to Ibiza - 17.00hrs and 20.00hrs (2hrs on fast ferry, 3.5hrs normal ferry) Dénia to Palma - 17.00hrs and 20.00hrs (5hrs on fast ferry, 8hrs normal ferry)

Trains in Dénia

	Dénia train station is located in the town centre on the corner of Passeig del Saladar and opposite the tourist office. The station has a ticket sales desk inside and the Bar L'Estacio next door. (prices as of Jan 2011, coffee 1.20€ and glass of wine 1€).   Look for signs for the 'Estacion de Ferrocarriles'.
There are four platforms.   Trains run from Denia to Alicante, passing through Calpe, Altea, Benidorm, Venta Lanuza and El Campello with smaller stations inbetween. Trains to Benidorm run every 60 minutes starting at 7am and finishing at 9pm.   Services are run by FGV and Tram (www.fgvalicante.com), telephone 902 720 472.

Dénia Fiestas and festivals

Just like any other town in Spain, Dénia has a wide range of fiestas including the Three Kings in January, huge Easter celebrations and the bonfires of Fallas in March. The patron saint, the Bous a la Mar is celebrated in July. The main fair is in October. San Antonio is celebrated on the 17th January.

January 5th - Three Wise men (Three Kings) parade

January 26th - Pilgrimage to Saint Paula's Hermitage

Weekend before Lent - Denia carnival

March 16th- 19th - Falles bonfires - see details and video here

March 19th - Our Lady of the Forsaken - see details and video here

2nd Sunday in May - Our Lady of Desemparats (the Forsaken)

1st fortnight in June - Fiesta in Holy Trinity Street

June 20th - 24th - Saint John bonfires (san Juan)

June 28th - 29th - Fiesta in San Pedro Street

July 10-17 - Holy Blood Fiestas (Santissima Sang)

August 14th - 16th - Moors and Christians, Sant Roc

Last weekend in August - Sant Agusti (Les Rotes area)

3rd weekend in September - Fiestas in Xara

End of October - Fira de Tots Sants (All Saints Fair)

December 13th - Pilgrimage to Santa Lucia's Hermitage

Video of Las Fallas in Denia 2011

Lady of Forsaken Fiesta 2011

Important services in Dénia The post office in Dénia is located on Patricio Ferrandez. The post office is of a good size, very modern and having 7 counters. Take a number from the machine when you enter then wait for your number to be called on the display. There's limited seating. There's also a private postbox service.   There is an English lending library located on Passeig del Saladar (N°91).
The Town Hall in Dénia have several staff that speak English and are very helpful. Take a ticket from the information desk when you arrive then wait for your number to be called.

Radio stations in Dénia

Vibe FM - 90.8 & 91.1 FM - Tel 966 260 888, Studio 660 234 768

Coast FM Live - 96.3 & 105.7 FM

Onda Cero Radio - 91.3FM

Cool FM - 97.4FM - www.coolfm974.com

Bay Radio 89.2FM (Denia-Valencia), 98.5FM - www.bayradio.fm

Exite FM Radio - 89.2 and 93.1FM - www.exitefm.com

Spectrum FM Radio - 89.8FM - www.spectrumfm.net

Sunshine FM Radio - 102.8 and 104.4FM - www.sunshine-fm.com

Radio Denia Ser (Spanish) - 92.5FM and 102.5FM

Side-steps from Dénia

You could visit the Cabo de Gata National Park

Local villages include Pedregueror follow the CV724 to L'Xara.

15 minutes away and you find the Jalon Valley with its hilltop towns and villages.

Dénia is a wonderful place to base a holiday or make it a day trip from Calpe or Alicante. Whatever you want from a holiday in Spain you are sure to find it here.

See the caves at Benidoleig

Distances from Dénia

Alicante - 86km

Valencia - 96km - Take the train from Denia to Alicante (details here)

Benidorm - 54km - Take the train from Denia to Benidorm (details here)

Gandia - 40km

Madrid - 448km

Barcelona - 445km

Behind Denia is the Montgo Mountain (el Montgo). The mountain reaches 753 metres above sea level at its peak. In 1987 it was declared a national reserve due to the diversity of the wildlife and flora. many of the species of flora are endemic to the mountain. From the peak you can see Ibiza.

Facts about Dénia

Residents (as of September 2010) - 46,555

Land area - 66.2km2

Taxis Dénia - 965 783 498 / 965 786 565 / 965 781 011 / 966 424 444

A2B Taxis in Dénia - 635 442 911

Taxi Association, C/Marques de campo, Dénia - 902 199 777

Autobuses Dénia - 966 421 408

Autobuses Alsa - 902 422 242

Autocares Carrio - 965 581 036

Autobuses Esteve - 965 583 379

Train station in Dénia - 965 780 445 see train stops and read about the trains here

Train station in Alicante - 965 262 731

Train RENFE - 902 240 202

The bus station in Dénia is located in the town centre, between Ave de Alicante and Patricio Ferrandiz.

Parking in Denia

Hotel Costa Blanca, C/Pintor Llorens 3

La Via, C/La Via

Mercadona, Avda del Marquesado

San Jose, C/San Jose

Ferry Boats to the Balaeric Isles - 902 160 180

Nearest Airport is Alicante - Tel 966 919 000

Club Nautica de Dénia

Ctra Denia-Javier, 1, 03700 Dénia (Alicante). Tel 965 780 989

Alicante Airport information - 966 919 000

Valencia Airport information - 961 598 500

Low cost car hire in the Denia area - Instant quotes, online booking and guaranteed reservations. Access to all the top car hire companies in Spain

Castle of Dénia

Open at 10am daily with various close times
depending on time of year

More info here

Tel: 966 420 656 (Museum)

Archaeological Museum Dénia

Located within the castle.

Same opening times

Museu Etnologic de Dénia

Carrer Cavallers, 03700, Dénia

Located in a 19th century house

Tel: 966 420 260

Toy Museum Dénia

Calle Calderon, 03700 Dénia

Tel: 965 788 741

The Art centre, Dénia (L'Estacio)

C/Calderon, 4

03700, Dénia

Tel: 965 788 741

Theatre (Teatre-auditori centre social)

C/Calderon, 4

03700, Dénia

Dénia has an excellent range of hotels of all styles and quality. You can see hotels in Dénia here. There are sea front hotels, town hotels and rural hotels in Dénia.