Denia lies on the Mediterranean Sea in the province of Alicante, on the Costa Blanca halfway between Alicante and Valencia on the eastern coast of Spain. Denia possesses one of the most important harbours in the area, with ferry connections to the Balearic Islands of Ibiza and Mallorca. It is also home to a large fishing fleet.
History
There is evidence of human habitation in the area since prehistoric times and the local hillsides hold significant Iberian ruins on the hillsides nearby.
A partial ruin of a Moorish fortress stands right in the middle of the town. The French, who occupied the city for four years during the War of the Spanish Succession, re-built it in the early 19th century.
Sightseeing on your yacht charter
Denia has several popular festivals. March sees the fiesta Fallas. Huge paper mache statues, called fallas are set up throughout the town, and then set ablaze. July brings the popular Bous a la Mar or Bulls at the Sea. The highlight of this week long festival is watching bulls run down the main street, the Marques de Campo. The bulls ar ethen chased into the Mediterranean Sea by those intrepid or silly enough to enter a makeshift bull ring with them.
Denia serves as a terminus for a very picturesque metre gauge railway line through the mountains from Alicante, popularly known as the Limón Express.
The nearby popular resort town of Javea can be easily visited.
Denia's is the castillo or castle is a popular attraction. Built by the Moors in the 11th and 12th century it offers some great views of the sea, the city and the backlands. Within the castle you will find the Palau del Governador and its museum, the Museo Etnologico, with exhibits depicting the rich history and culture of Denia.
Good shopping can be found on the main road of Calle de Marques de Campo. Along with many bars and little restaurants.
The local cusine is typically Spanish with seafood abundant. For those with a sweet tooth try some of the excellent cakes and sweets of the local confectionery and bakery shops, Denia is famous for them.
For detailed reports on marinas in Denia see here
Weather for the Yacht Charter Area of Denia
