Hotels in Denia

Located in the province of Alicante in Spain, Denia is a historical coastal city that lies halfway between Valencia and Alicante on the beautiful Costa Blanca. With a cultural heritage influenced by Iberian, Roman, Greek, Christian, Islamic, and Napoleonic civilisations, it is fair to say that the city boasts a rich and varied history.

A lovely city that snuggles up to a small mountain capped by a tumbledown Moorish castle, Denia has a native population of around 41,000, but this can more than double in the summer months thanks to the high levels of tourism. There is also huge transient traffic because Denia is major passenger port for the fairly nearby Balearic Islands.

Much of this tourism success is down to the fact that cheap and affordable hotel accommodation can be found in all areas of the city, making it a simple choice for summer vacationing.

Neighbourhoods of Denia

Denia consists of a number of districts:

• Old Town: Old Town, as the name suggests, boasts a more old-school, traditional feel. There are still plenty of bars and restaurants in this part of the city, but importantly it has maintained its historic charm and vintage culture.
• Old Fisherman’s Quarter: This is an area of the city that can transport you back to the heyday of seafaring adventures in Denia. You can experience a real auction of fresh fish catches and even sample some of the best produce for yourself.
• Les Roques: A quiet neighbourhood with little traffic founded by the Arabs but transformed by the Christians, it’s a nice place for a stroll and houses the gateway to the castle.
• Calle Marques de Campo: This is the main shopping area of the city. It consists of tree-lined streets that feature both stores and pleasant cafes and tapas bars where visitors can have a well-deserved break.
• Cervantes Esplanade: Named for the author of Don Quixote, the palm tree-lined esplanade runs along the seafront and features a statue of the writer. It’s also home to the Weather Monument.

What to see and do in Denia

Many of the best sights and attractions in Denia are related to history and culture. Some of the suggestions that you should be finding time to visit and experiences include the Castillo de Denia, an ancient castle with several museums inside, the Parc Natural de Montgo which is a sprawling, mountainous area of natural beauty, and the Platja de les Marines which is the nicest urban beach area in the region.

What to eat in Denia

Visitors to Denia will find that the local culinary scene is a great combination of traditional dishes and multicultural food. Some of the best traditional foods that you should be seeking out for an authentic experience include arroz a banda which is a quintessential seafood paella, espencat which is a cold salad of baked red pepper, eggplant, and cod, and llandeta which is a classic white fish and rice stew.

Typical events and festivals in Denia

Some of the most popular and important events over the course of the year in the city include the main Fallas festival that takes place every March, the historical Moors and Christians event that takes place in August, and the Our Lady of the Forsaken processions that take place every May in the Seamen’s Quarter.

How to move around in Denia

One of the best ways to get around Denia is via the local tram service. The tram line helps visitors to move along the metropolitan area and through Alicante and the Costa Blanca as well. For more local, centralised travel, there is the local bus network and a taxi service if you don’t want to have to rely on timetables to get around.

The climate in Denia

Denia enjoys a classic Mediterranean climate, with very mild and very short winters, and very long and very hot summers. The coldest month is a pleasant 12 degrees, while the summers can rise to a warm 27 degrees on average. Denia on average, enjoys more than 3000 hours of sunshine over the course of a year.