Dénia
Dénia with an area of 66 km² and 46,000 inhabitants is located at the northern foot of Mount Montgó and has a rather urban character. Thanks to its shopping mile and
kilometer-long sandy beaches, this place is also a very popular travel destination.
Nevertheless, you won’t find “concrete towers” in Denia like in Calpe, Benidorm or many other larger cities of the Costa Blanca.
Dénia is connected via the AP 7 highway to both airports Alicante (about 100 km away) and Valencia (about 90 km away). From Denia you can reach the Balearic Islands of Ibiza and Mallorca by ferry. The L9 railway line connects Dénia with Alicante.
What makes Dénia special
The Castle
Worth seeing is, for example, the castle, which was built by the Moors in the 12th century.
From up there you have a wonderful view of all of Dénia, the old town, the Montgó and the city’s harbor. 120 years old and after Alicante one of the most important on the Costa Blanca.
Also take a look at the castle museum. It’s open daily!
The Old Town
Numerous restaurants and bars offer typical local dishes. The small cozy old town center is well preserved. Here too you’ll find small charming alleys such as the very popular tapas mile in the traffic-calmed Calle Loreto.
One bar and restaurant after another. Here you can hardly decide. But they’re all good!
Shopping and Strolling
If you enjoy strolling, you’ll be in the right place on Marques de Campo. Many call it “Spain’s Champs-Élysées” because it captures the character of this promenade quite accurately. Long, purple-blooming avenues run through this shopping street, street artists share their skills, restaurants and small boutiques line up densely all the way down to the harbor. The Marques de Campo is not only the city center, but also the focal point of major events.
The Port of Dénia
Trading – Ferry Travel – Marina and Restaurants
The port in Dénia is considered the second most important port on the Costa Blanca after Alicante. Regular ferries to the Balearics depart from here. It’s only 55 nautical miles to Ibiza, 60 nautical miles to Formentera and 128 nautical miles to Mallorca. The city’s fishing port is also located here.
In the “fish market” around 700 boxes of fish are auctioned daily, and fresh caught seafish can be purchased every afternoon.
In the harbor area you’ll find 2 additional marinas besides the city port, which are very popular among sailors and yacht owners.
“Club Nautico”
The older and traditional harbor is mainly used by sailors and is beautifully situated. It’s worth spending your morning here with a cortado (espresso with milk) or a cup of coffee while letting your gaze wander.
“The New Harbor”
Completed in 2004, the new harbor offers over 1,000 berths for sailors, sports boats and large private yachts. Many beautiful bars, restaurants and chill-out lounges invite you to stay. Spend your afternoons or evenings here and watch the hustle and bustle in the harbor and the ships and ferries coming and going.
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