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When you pull off the motorway and approach the outskirts of Denia first time visitors are not quite sure what sort of villa holiday they have let themselves in for! Denia is an extremely popular location amongst independent holiday makers and has been for decades. However, Denia is also much bigger than many imagine. The suburbs where mainly Spanish people live are found away from the beach area, which sprawls towards La Sella in the West, Montgo and its many delightful villa communities to the South of Denia, and right along the miles of beaches to the North of Denia. Goin North you don't lose the villas and apartment blocks overlooking the sea until you reach Oliva. However, don't let that put you off. Despite its length and breadth, Denia is nothing like the lager lout resorts of Benidorm. Nor are the apartment blacks built to the same height or ugliness. Denia is hugely popular with Spaniards, as well as foreigners for their summer holidays and there are good reasons. Denia is not a town of discoteques and nigtlife. Far from it.
SHOPPING IN DENIA.
The shops in Denia offer a convenient alternative to Alicante or Valencia to those living or holidaying in one of the many villages within 20 miles of Denia. In the old town, Denia has many smaller shops that offer a mixture of clothes, shoes and fashions. The main shopping section, however, runs from the top of the old town right down to the port. This is a long stretch of delightful shops that include some of Spain's top clothes chains, as well as a variety of niche traders. Most shops shut for around three hours between 1.30pm and 5.30pm, which often catches day trippers out. So either get to Denia early or be prepared to stay late if want to get around all the shops on offer.
DENIA MARINA AND PORT.
The marina in Denia is a lovely place to stroll, admire some of the boats and take in the views of the beaches, sea and Montgo. It is also the home of Denia Nautical Club and during the day, you can often watch the sailing school taking out the latest novices out in their little sail boats to learn the ropes. South of the Marina is one of the smaller beaches popular with residents in Denia, whereas to the north of the Marina is the main ferry terminal. The ferries from Denia go both up and down the coastline, as well as further afield. Within 2 hours of Denia on a fast boat you can be in the Balearic Islands. It makes for a long day out, but for many its worth taking the opportunity (particularly for those who don't like flying to the islands). A shorter and more relaxed day trip is to take the ferry from Denia to Javea. There you can enjoy visiting the lovely town and its many restaurants and still get back in time for dinner.
DENIA OLD TOWN AND ITS FESTIVALS.
The second key fiesta in Denia is all about music and the castle and occurs during the month of August. Its a delight to visit the old town and enjoy a coffee amidst the traditional way of life that was once the scene all over the Costa Blanca. Whilst there, you can also visit the Denia Archeological Musem and the Castle. Both offer an insight into the history of Denia and the many Moorish and cultural influences that make up much of the town's personality today. There are two key festivals in Denia. The most famous one is in July when the whole town turns its attention to the bulls. Unlike the running of the bulls in Pamplona and elsewhere, the objective in Denia is to try and get the bulls to run into the water. However, its usually the intrepid revellers that get to experience the warm Denia waters and not the bulls.
MONTGO AND THE LIGHTHOUSE AT SAN ANTONIO.
The unusually shaped rock that sits behind Denia gives it its unique climate and personality. Montgo is today a national park. Directly in front of Montgo sits the higher ground of San Antonio South of Denia. The lighthouse overlooks Javea to the North, providing a fantastic view of the port and beaches, whilst to the west you can see the island of Ibiza on a clear day. Being only a 10 minute drive from Denia it makes for a quick and enjoyable sightseeing tour!
GETTING TO DENIA.
Denia is about 15 to 20 minutes drive from our villa and 1 hours drive from Alicante Airport to the South, and just under one hours drive from Valencia airport to the North. This means that there is plenty of choice in terms of airlines that you can use to get to Denia. A car is definitely a must. Our holiday villa is located to the North. There is a long stretch of beach that goes on for several miles all the way to Oliva. Denia does have a train station, but unless you interest is sitting for three hours looking out of the window on the way to Alicante, we suggest you don't rely on it to get to and from Denia and Alicante. Buses run up the coast to Oliva and Gandia to the North and Alicante to the South.
