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Dénia famous for the beauty

With excellent mild weather which averages 20ºC all year round, Dénia is famous for the beauty of its landscapes and natural environments, cuisine, festive holidays and outdoor sports activities.

  • The walking tunnel under the impressive castle from the 16th century which dominates the town from a height of 58 meters.la Torre de Gerro, Denia. Car Hire
  • Visit the Tower of Gerro. A lookout post from the 17th century.
  • Discover the traditional Neighbourhoods: the fishermen’s neighbourhood of “Baix la Mar”, the Historical City Centre and Les Roques district.
  • The area north of the city called “Las Marinas” has over 14km of lovely sandy beaches.
  • In the south “Las Rotas” area features a sandy followed by breath-taking rocky coves whose crystalline water has been declared a Marine Reserve.Montgó. Denia.- Car Hire
  • Mt.Montgó, which has been declared a NaturalPark, has an altitude of 753m and over 650 plants species. Its hiking routes invite you to explore its spectacular landscapes, caves and its peak.
  • Dénia features up to four Yacht Dock facilities! The Local Marina, “El Portet” the Royal Yacht Club and the Marina of Dénia. Has a very important harbour with ferry terminal serving ferries to Ibiza, Menorca, Mallorca and Formentera.
  • Is served by the Valencia airport and the Alicante airport. Aprox. 1 hour drive
  • Has a very important harbour with ferry terminal serving to Ibiza, Menorca, Mallorca and Formentera.
  • Its sea breezes are ideal for Windsurfing and kite surfing, especially at LesDevesesBeachReserva Marina del Cabo de San Antonio. denia. Car Hire
  • Explore the aquatic Marine Reserve of Cabo San Antonio, a protected zone with priceless ecological value. A special permit is required for scuba diving with oxygen thanks.
  • Sailing, Canoeing and Rowing have become very popular sports due to the infrastructures and services provided by Dénia’s ports
  • Into the mountains you will be able to visit the Moorish fortress of Guadalest. Wonderful Arab architecture from the year of 715.
  • Taste Dénia’s exquisite red shrimp, its seafood rice dish called “arroz a Banda” as Gastronomia de Denia. Car Hire.well as a wide variety of garden vegetables, fresh fish and local seafood which provide delicious combinations.
  • Dénia’s extensive natural resources provide wonderful options to devote your free time in numerous activities such as hiking, tourist bicycle routes, golf…
  • Dénia  celebrates many holidays all year roundBous a la mar, Denia. Car Hire:
    1. The Fallas Festival from 16th to 19th of Mach.
    2. Festa Major (1st fortnight of July). Parade floats, concerts and the famous “Bous a la Mar” a festival with national tourist interest.
    3. Moors and Cristians, from 14th to 16th of August. Sea landings, gala parades and fireworks.

Enjoy the beautiful landscape of the Costa Blanca.

“WhiteCoast” has over 200 kilometres (120 mi) of Mediterranean coastline in the Alicanteprovince of Spain.

  • Alicante, Dénia, Altea, Calpe, Xàbia and Torrevieja are all coastal destinations with an ideal climate for practising water sports
  • Further inland, nestled among beautiful landscapes, towns such asElche, Orihuela, Guadalest and Alcoi offer a rich artistic and cultural heritage.
  • Museum Costa Blanca:
  1. The AgostPotteryMuseum is situated in the old Torregrosa factory, a building that has been declared an asset of local interest.Acuario, Costa Blanca. Car Hire
  2. AQUARIUM: Located in the “Plaza Francisco Fernández”, it has a surface area of 700m2 In a central hall are installed 9 large aquariums, which show the marine life of the Mediterranean: its flora and fauna
  3. CASAL DE SANT JORDI: summarises the festivity of Moors and Christians with costumes and posters.
  4. MODERNIST HOUSE – MUSEUM: The colonnaded court, salón de baile, dining room with its large paintings of nymphs, the central transom made in exotic wood, which illuminates the interior and rich furniture, make it a jewel of Modernism.BELENESMUSEUM. Car Hire
  5. BELENESMUSEUM: This museum includes animated Nativity scenes, a collection of Angels, the smallest Nativity scene in the world and the staging of ‘la pasión De Cristo’.
  6. ARCHAEOLOGICAL- ETHNOLOGICAL MUSEUM: This museum has five sections, dedicated to the environment, to fossils, numismatics and ethnology.
  • The Costa Blanca is easily accessible. Alicante has a busy airport that receives numerous international flights. Furthermore, the area has excellent connections to the rest of Spain by rail and road.campo de golf, Costa Blanca. Car Hire
  • The Costa Blanca has become a leading international destination for its varied offer of golf courses.
  • The province is the ideal destination for climbing, bungee jumping, mountain bikes or hot air balloons, and for other calmer activities, such as trekking and cycling.
  • The Costa Blanca calendar features a host of varied and highly original festivities all year round.
  1. The famous Moors and Christians.
  2. Alcoy and Villajoiosa as have the Bonfires of San Juan, in Alicante, the Mystery d’Elx, and Torrevieja’s international Habanera and Polyphony Contest.
  • Inland or by the cost, the offer is truly varied: sugar-coated almonds from Alcoy,Gastronomia ,costa Blanca. Car Hire dates from Elche, Chocolate from Villajoyosa, and ice-cream from Ibi. Dénia is renowned for prawns and Guardamar Del Segura stands for crayfish, ñora peppers and pomegranates.
  •  Rice is the staple of this cuisine. Order it  in a stew, a Banda (with seafood on the side ).con costra(oven-backed rice) with rabbit and snails.