Denia Capital of the Marina Alta

The Spanish town of Denia is located north east of the city of Alicante and is the capital of the area of Marina Alta on the Costa Blanca.

With around 44,000 inhabitants Denia is a town that mainly lives on tourism. But Denia is not only a wonderful and lovely place for a fantastic Holiday, it is also the main port to the Balearic Islands on the Costa Blanca. It has a direct ferry connection to Mallorca and Ibiza. 

Denia Spain is not only a town with beautiful holiday weather all year round, but also offers a fascinating history and many activities for an unforgettable holiday.

Denia consist of the main central town that reaches from the foot of the mountain Montgo to the Port and along the beach. Many of the surrounding small villages are part of Denia.

Further up the coast towards Valencia the town disperses into arrangements of little communities of Bungalows, Apartments and Villas.

A road that leads over the mountain connects Denia with the town of Javea.

Although Denia has been growing continuously over the past couple of years it has not lost anything of the charm of a little fisherman’s town. 

Weather in Denia

The weather in Denia is mild all year around and gets very sunny and warm in summer. Together with the beautiful sea on its foot, this is the perfect combination that leads thousands of tourists from all around Europe here year after year.

Along the Costa Blanca Denia is also well know for the most spectacular Fiestas. Most, of which take place in summer.

Fiestas in Denia

Some of the biggest and most spectacular Fiestas include:

• The Fallas in the middle of March where huge constructions or Figures that are burnt down, to banish the spirits of the winter and welcome the spring.

• The Fiesta de San Juan (Saint John Bonfires) in June. Where people gather around the beach and make bonfires from old furniture and jump over the bonfire.

• The Moros y Christanos in August (Moors and Christians). These festival activities and parades commemorate the battles, combats and fights between Moors (or Muslims) and Christians during the period known as Reconquista (from the 8th century through the 15th century).

During a stay in Denia you will have so many activities to choose from, that you will not find the time to do everything.

Some of these activities are:

• Go snorkeling or scuba diving at the las rotas beach. There are many diving schools that do will guide you and show you the best places.
• Enjoy a magical dinner in one of the best restaurants in Spain and even the world.
• Visit the Castle “Castillo de Denia” which has been turned into a museum.
• Do a wonderful nature walk through the natural reserve at the Montgo.
• Take a off road tour with the Quad or Buggy.
• Rent a Jet ski, boat or Kayak.
• Play some Golf at the La Sella Golf resort.
• Do an excursion with the ferry that takes you along the coast up to Altea.
• Rent a bicycle and take a tour on the bicycle drive way that leads you from Denia through the orange fields to a little town called La Xara.
• Relax in the Spa at a Hotel in Denia.

Industry

Beside the strong tourism industry, Denia´s other main industries are fishing and Real Estates.

You will find plenty of villas in Denia to rent or for sale in Denia and the surrounding areas. If you are planning your stay in the middle of summer try to get a villa with private pool. That is the best way to stay cool and enjoy the wonderful weather.

When deciding for a holiday in Denia, make sure to plan your stay very carefully. If you want to rent a holiday villa in denia, make sure to be aware of the following points:

• Make sure you are dealing with a reputable agent.
• Make sure you know exactly where you holiday villa is and what route is best to get there.
• Let the Estate Agent give you their mobile number as well as their address, in case there is something wrong.
• If any small children are travelling with you check what accommodations are available for them.
• Are linens and towels provided?
• Will you have enough living space and the features you need?
• Read your rental agreement thoroughly.
• How the security deposit and payment will be accepted.

It takes much planning and consideration to book a holiday villa in Denia, but it is worthwhile.

When deciding to look for a villa for sale in Denia, you will want to choose the Estate Agent in Denia with care. Inform yourself before you let the first estate agent have you sign an agreement that you are their exclusive client.

There have been many cases where a sale has not been finished due to two Estate Agents fighting for commission. The last thing you will want is to finish your move to Denia with a lawsuit.

One way or the other, you will fall in love with this once little fisher town on the Costa Blanca coast.

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