Denia Spain

Where is Denia?

Denia is situated on the Costa Blanca in the South East district of Spain. Denia is situated at the north end of the Costa Blanca. It is just north of Javea. If you’re flying in to this region you can catch a plane to Alicante in the south or indeed Valencia airport in the North.

Denia accommodation

There are many places to lodge here counting Denia hotels, guest houses, and self catering lodging. You will find Denia accommodation to match all pockets. There is also extensive assortment of houses styles in the neighboring towns of Ondara, Teulada, Benitachell, Benissa, Calpe, Callosa d’En Sarria, Altea, Oliva, or Cocentaina.

Rent a car in Denia

You in actual fact require a car to rent if you intend to check out some of the delights and features in this locale because there is a absolute lack of municipal transport. If you don’t want to travel any distance, Denia is very well appointed in terms of shops, restaurants, and bars. But if you plan to enjoy loads of the nearby parts then you’re going to have the benefit of much more by taking a Denia car hire. You can rent a car either from one of the airports or from quite a few companies in Denia.

What to see in Denia

Denia is a city located on the north coast of the province of Alicante. As of 2008, Denia has 42,035 inhabitants. During the summer months, the population explodes to over 200,000 people. There is a 20 km coastline belonging to Denia, and Denia is the beginning of the customer which runs all the way down to Pilar de la Horadada. The beaches in the south are very rocky with plenty of coves and in the North there are sandy and very wide. A system of quality and environmental control and management has been in place here for quite a while.

Archaeological evidence points to this whole area being inhabited by settlements dating back to the Stone Age. The origin of Denia is as a Roman city which was located just north of Denia itself and opposite to the old port. Archaeological remains and classical texts indicate that Roman troops settled here in the first century BC. Denia was also under the rule of the Visigoths.

During the Moslem period the town achieved much of its strength and expansion. Denia went through a period of great cultural vitality. The capital of Taifa was Daniyya, which was created in 1010 to turn the kingdom into an important maritime trade, minted its own currency, and stayed that way until the invasion of Almohad. The Taifa lost its independence in 1076. Then came the Christians. Christian conquest was in 1244. Denia took a real setback during this period because the city became virtually uninhabited because of the exodus of Moslem population. The Denia reappeared as the centre of Christian power. In 1298, James II of Aragon left the town to Pontius de Ampurias. Although there is archaeological evidence Iberian settlement (Diniu), its origin as a Roman city (Dianium) is located in the north of the current city and opposite the old port. The classical texts and archaeological remains indicate that the century BC troops Sertorius settled in Dianium with a naval base. During the Early imperial age, the city enjoyed a period of splendor from being stipendiary city to municipality. Between 636 and 693, at the time of the Visigoth kingdom, Denia was dependent episcopal Toledo.
Taifa kingdoms in the Iberian Peninsula around 1030

In the Muslim period, the town achieved the peak of its expansion and strength, generating a time of great cultural vitality. Daniyya will be the capital of the Taifa created in 1010 by the Amiri Mujahid al-Amiri Al-Muwaffaq that, annexing the Baleares, Will turn the kingdom into an important maritime trade and minted its own currency until the invasion Almohad. The Taifa lost its independence in 1076 and before being deposed Iqbal al-Dawla by Al-QadirKing Hudi the Taifa of Zaragoza, Which depended to the invasion Almoravid (1091).

The Christian conquest in 1244, Took a serious setback in the development of the city leaving the city virtually uninhabited because of the withdrawal of Moslem population. This happened in many different places and it was soon re-populated and became the center of Christian power. James II of Aragon begins his domain here by placing the town under the domain of Pontius of Ampurias in 1298. Later, in 1356, under the house of Gandia , Denia became an earldom. It reverted back to the crown in the time of Alfonso the Magnanimous. The absence of the monarch enabled the lieutenant Juan de Navarra gave it to the Castilian Diego Gómez de Sandoval y Rojas (1431). There was plenty of dissatisfaction among the people of the village, who claimed upon his death to be returned to the kingdom (1455) with the backing of the city of Valencia, the occupied until 1477. The county remained in the hands of the Shah, promoted to Marquis in 1487. The Duke of Lerma, fifth Marquis of Denia and favorite of Philip III, provides the major town perks and the title of city. He encouraged the expulsion of the Moors (1609), 25,000 of whom sailed from the port of Denia bound for Barbary, with the consequent depopulation and economic ruin of the marquis.

During the 18th century, the city participated openly in the war of succession. They were the first city to proclaim Archduke Charles King. There was a crisis in the city subsequent to the war and that led to much retaliation. On 17 November 1708 the city was finally occupied by Bourbon.

In the 19th century, Denia joined the crown and underwent a gradual growth which began in the fishing quarter. A commercial bourgeoisie arose at attracting many foreign companies and a subsequent increase in population.

In the early 20th century, the area was ravaged by the grape phylloxera, which is a microscopic those related to the aphid, and which feeds on the leaves and roots of grapevines. Because much of the wealth that are coming to Denia in the 19th century was because of the trade in raisins, this scourge brought the entire grape growing and racing industry almost to collapse. It certainly was the start of a long period of economic decline. It was only tourism that really started the economy of the town going again in the 1960s.

The tradition goes that Denia was founded by the Greeks or by Phoenicians. This is because there was a temple built here, the remains of which are supposedly underneath the castle, and the temple was built to one Diana … hence the name Denia. The town inherited it is layout from the Arabs. This combines many of the older features with much more modern features, and it does so in complete harmony. There are many beautiful and attractive spots within the city itself including many gardens which are planted with flowers and plants from the region. And, like many of the cities and towns around Spain, the avenues and lined with trees which perfectly shade the pedestrian as they are walking on the pavement.

The port, the Ronda de las Murallas and Via Focense surround the town centre. The city is absolutely filled with fabulous monuments and places of interest. But only if there are beauty and charm in the old quarters, there are many buildings around the shipyards and ports which go back centuries. The port allows you a glimpse into the past. As you walk through the area, you will catch glimpses of how the sailors and fishermen lived in years gone by the. As I said before, there are two different types of coastline in Denia and the port divides the two. The North pad is known as Los Marines which is the sandy beach with plenty of shallow water and the South Beach is known as Los Rotes which is rocky with small water coves and water that can become fairly cold.

There are many things to see in Denia. They are the oldest districts such as les Roques o el de Baix la Mar, the streets leading down from the castle reminders of the town’s Arab past, but this town also has a modernism about it. Here are just some of the monuments, museums, or just the sites around the town that may interest you.

You can mosey on down to the former shipyard which was originally constructed in the 16th century but later modified in the 18th century. The town hall is neoclassical and consists of six arches. It is a very characteristic building with several Roman inscriptions on the front. The construction of the building began in the 16th century, the original Gothic style was added to the 17th century with a front in the baroque style. The town hall is situated in the Plaza de la Constitution. Opposite the town hall is the church of the assumption “Inglesia de la Asuncion”, which is neoclassical building that was built in 1734. There are several other churches which you might want to see in the area, one is the Church of San Antonio which was built in the 16th and 17th century although we modeled in the 18th century. The next is the church and convent of our Lady of Loretta. This was founded by the Augustinian nuns in 1604. Two others are the Church of Jesus Pobre and the Church of San Mateo de la Jara.

There are several museums in Denia that you may want to visit including the archaeological Museum which gives you a basic tour of the city from its origins right through to the 18th century. This is located in the castle of Denia. The ethnological museum is dedicated to the 19th century and the role that the rays and played in the economy and history of Denia and the entire area. Or, you can visit the Holly museum which is located in Calle Calderon. You can see a sample of works from the toy industry in Denia from 1904 until 1960.

Without a doubt, the most interesting building in the city is the castle. Standing on a hill, it has been fully restored. Of its original structure, the Moorish remnants can be found on the eastern side and the western side has the remains from the Renaissance. The military additions which carried out in the 18th century can be seen here also. The archaeological Museum is here and it has been declared a national park. He is also the Mount Montgo National Park view to visit which covers an area of 2150 ha and rises to a height of 753 meters. It was declared a national park in 1987.

The Fiestas in the Denia are very well known and occur in large numbers. One of the most important festivals in this whole area is of course the Moors and Christians festival which takes place in Denia in August. Other festivals include the fiesta of the three wise men which is in January, the bonfires of San Juan which is held in March and the Bous a la Mar which is held in July.

Whether you’re coming to Denia for the architecture, history, or you just want to make many excursions to the local beaches, there is something to offer everyone in this part of Spain. There is something for everyone in terms of restaurants, theatres, nightlife, playgrounds the children, and playgrounds for adults. There are plenty of outdoor and aquatic sports, and if you’re interested in Denia golfing, La Sella golf club is the local course, but you will find plenty of other golf clubs throughout the region.

What to eat in Denia

Excepting the luscious Spanish food which is provided in Denia, you can partake of unbelievable cuisine from numerous diverse nationalities including China, the Netherlands, India, England, Hungary, German, and French. If you cannot see cuisine to suit your preference in this area than there is a little amiss with your taste. Rice, fish, and seafood, especially the world-famous boiled red shrimp from Denia, are some of the specialties in this area. Others include a seafood casserole known as “Suquet”, cakes, espencat, aioli, llandeta, dried octopus, shrimp with spinach, etc. The sweet wine and raisins are the basis of an excellent cuisine, to which we must be added the citrus.

The weather conditions in Denia

Sunlight is the universal state when it comes to climate in the area and in Denia. The winters are temperate and sunny the summers are wonderful and hot. The unbroken high temperature can every now and then be broken up by the strange drizzly day or two. Some of the storms can be incredible.

How to get to Denia

Directions from Alicante Airport, Elche, Spain

To Denia Spain

Distance: 104.5 km

Time: 1 hr 07 min

Start: Head east

Take the ramp to N-340/Elche/E-15/A-7/Valencia/Murcia

Merge onto N-338

Merge onto E-15/A-7 via the ramp to A-31/Madrid/A-70/Alicante/Benidorm/Valencia

Continue onto A-70
Partial toll road

Continue onto AP-7 (signs for AP-7/Valencia)
Toll road

Take the exit onto AP-7
Toll road

Take exit 62 toward Ondara/A-332/Dénia/Jávea/Xàbia
Toll road

Merge onto CV-725
Partial toll road

Go through 4 roundabouts

At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Carrer Isaac Peral

Turn right at Calle de Castellón

Continue onto Av de Alcoy

At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Ronda de las Murallas

Ronda de las Murallas turns slightly right and becomes Carrer de Foramur

Turn right at Carrer de la Mar

Take the 1st left onto Calle Carlos Senti

Arrive at Denia, Spain

Directions from Aeroport de València, 46940 Manises, Spain

To Denia Spain

Distance: 116.9 km

Time: 1 hr 17 min

Start: Head northwest

At the roundabout, take the 1st exit

At the roundabout, take the 4th exit onto CV-370/Av del Mas de l’Oli

Continue to follow CV-370

Go through 2 roundabouts

Turn left at Calle del Trévol

Take the ramp onto A-7

Continue onto AP-7
Partial toll road

Take exit 62 toward Ondara/N-332/Dénia/Jávea/Xábia
Toll road

Merge onto CV-725
Partial toll road

Go through 4 roundabouts

At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Carrer Isaac Peral

Turn right at Calle de Castellón

Continue onto Av de Alcoy

At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Ronda de las Murallas

Ronda de las Murallas turns slightly right and becomes Carrer de Foramur

Turn right at Carrer de la Mar

Take the 1st left onto Calle Carlos Senti

Arrive at Denia, Spain