Local Info & Town Hall (Ayuntamiento) Denia

Denia


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The bustling town of Dénia lies just north of Jávea, and offers something for everyone: shopping, restaurants, long stretches of sandy beach, a busy port, an interesting mix of old and new town and the famous castle.

If you’re in search of modern shops and trendy pavement cafés look no further than the main Marqués de Campo street.  Here you can either ‘shop ‘til you drop’ or just sit and observe everyone else doing it.  The neatly paved street with its leafy trees is a pleasure to stroll along.

If you love searching for bargains at markets then don’t miss the Dénia’s weekly market, held on a Monday, or the smaller rastro (flea) market, held on a Friday.

During the summer market stalls set up in the evenings along the waterfront near the harbour at Explanada Cervantes.  Here you’ll find an array of crafts, jewellery, bags and nic naks that can all be bartered for.

Take a left or right turn off the Marqués de Campo and you’ll find plenty of bars and restaurants serving delicious food for very reasonable prices.  Dénia is especially famous for its fish restaurants – just head for Les Rotes to find them. 

Dénia has miles of sandy beaches, plus some rocky coves and small bays.  They stretch north from the port and south as far as Jávea.  Some of the popular beaches are:  Les Bovetes, Les Marines, Els Molins, Les Deveses and Els Palmars.

There’s plenty to do on Dénia’s beaches:  volley ball, children’s play areas, diving, sailing, pedaloes or simply just relaxing.

The port is the main exit to the Balearic islands of Mallorca, Menorca, Ibiza and Formentera.

The castle stands high above the town, and although rather a walk, it’s worth it when you get there as the views both out to sea and inland are spectacular.  If you don’t feel like walking you can catch the train from the station near the tourist office.

The castle was built by the Moors during the 11th century, and is now home to the archaeological museum, which charts the history of the town.  Outside are beautiful grounds where you can wander peacefully.

The most famous fiesta of Dénia is Las Falles, held in March.  Huge bonfires are lit, firecrackers resound and the celebrations carry on throughout the night.  This isn’t an event for the faint-hearted.

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