Dénia

Capital of Marina Alta, midway between the two international airports of Valencia and Alicante, Dénia is a delightful cosmopolitan town, rich in history and with a huge range of places to visit. Its streets are a fascinating showcase of architecture through the ages. The 16th century castle which dominates the town is a good starting point. The fishing quarters of Baix La Marand Les Roques retain their intimate Spanish charm and the 17th century church of Santa Maria is outstanding. With 20 kilometres of seafront, Dénia has enough sand and space to keep everyone happy. There are different beaches to suit everyone - endless stretches of flat sandy beach, rocky coves and tiny bays hidden among the cliffs. The town has a beautiful main street lined with trees whose branches dip towards one another, forming an arch that covers the street. It is closed off to vehicles in the evenings so that visitors can enjoy a leisurely, peaceful stroll. From the castle and from the tower 6km from Denia, the Torre del Gerro, you can enjoy some superb views of Dénia and her surroundings.
Dénia is heavily developed, it is extremely popular with northern European tourists, particularly German, and the expatriate community is prominent.
With a population of 34,000, many of them expatriates, Dénia has ample amenities including shops, supermarkets, restaurants, bars, nightlife and medical facilities.
Dénia is 9km from the A7 motorway and from there it is a fast 88km drive to Alicante. Denia is about halfway between Valencia and Alicante and either airport can be reached with ease.
Dénia can be reached by train, as a narrow gauge rail line links the town with Alicante.
Boats leave daily from Dénia for the Baleric Islands.
La Sella Golf Club is on the outskirts of Denia. There are four other golf courses all within a twenty minute drive from Denia.
Just up the coast from Denia, Els Poblets is almost an extension of the main town. It is very popular with English and German tourists and expatriates and has plenty of villas.
There is one supermarket in the village, complete with bar inside.