Where is denia located in spain. Denia (Spain). How to get to Denia by bus
The beaches are one of the main attractions of Denia. They cover approximately 20 km. the coast, divided into three parts:
- Sandy areas. If you are going with children, then it is better to relax on the sandy beach, which is located in the northern part. All beaches are equipped with showers.
- Harbor. If you like diving, then a rocky beach like La Punta Negro or at the end of Les Roots, where there is a huge cliff, is more suitable for you.
- Rocky areas.
Historical landmarks.
Denia has a very long history dating back to before the Romans (when it was called Hemeroscopeion). You can find ruins of those times almost everywhere in the city.
- The castle is well maintained and still retains part of its main wall.
- There are also old windmills in the Javea area, where you can also enjoy a wonderful view.
- In the Ethnological Museum you will find all the information about the ancient and new history when Denia was a large exporter of raisins and had a large toy industry.
Historical city
Most of the city is occupied by apartments for tourists, but the city still retains its charm. It is very interesting to walk around the old area, the harbor or the main street (Carrer Marquez de Campos).
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I will try to tell about our trip so that those who are unlikely to ever visit there can travel with us at least virtually, and those who are going there receive practical information..
This is the Spanish name for the place where we were - Denia, provincia de Alicante, Comunidad Valenciana, España.
Denia is a city on the Costa Blanca (White Coast) of the Mediterranean Sea, in the east of Spain. The city is ancient, the Romans lived here in the 1st century.
Denia is located approximately halfway between Valencia and Alicante, about 100 km in each direction.
There are about 44 thousand permanent residents in the city. Summer - 200 thousand.
Denia is a 20 km long sandy beach and a small stretch (on Las Rotas) of rocky coastline - a paradise for divers.
In July-August, the sea water is about 27 degrees.
We lived 14 kilometers from the city center, this place is called Les Deveses beach.
Life expectancy in and around Denia is 86 years... Benefits - sea, pine trees, olive oil, seafood and tranquility. I called my state of mind after the trip "tranquility." There is another health factor in the Denia region, associated with mineral composition the coast and the seabed, this is the benefit of sea bathing for the musculoskeletal system. But we didn't have to try it on ourselves.
Spain is famous for its natural products, and this is another reason why German and English retirees (sometimes Dutch) are now buying real estate there. Now, in the off-season, on our beach, we mainly met them - some with a dog, some with trekking poles (Nordic walking), some running, the sun warmed up - we took out the sun loungers and a table to the beach, and "play cards of cards" ... With their English and German pensions and Spanish food prices, you can live happily ever after. Insurance treatment is free for everyone, workers pay 40% of the cost for prescription drugs, and pensioners pay free of charge. If there is at least one worker in the family, the whole family is insured. The employer pays for the insurance. More for retirees government services make various trips-excursions for a very low prices, almost free (I know there is a similar one in Germany).
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Why did we fly there?
1. We have not been to Spain.
2. Low season, and the prices for flights with the low-cost WizzAir have decreased (about 100 € one way per person, departure from Zhulyany airport within the city limits of Kiev). For 30 e. I joined a discount club, and now within a year I and everyone who flies with me (up to 9 people) will receive a discount on tickets of about 10%.
3. Inexpensive housing.
4. Low food prices (as it turned out, lower than we thought).
5. The season for picking oranges, tangerines, grapes, etc., everything is fresh and inexpensive.
6. Angelica, our daughter, was there, she liked it, she flew with us now to give us “survival lessons” in an unfamiliar language environment and in an unfamiliar city. She knows Spanish a little better than we do, but her knowledge of spoken Italian helps her, languages are similar. Her English and French are at a high level, but they are poorly known in Spain. In general, English is even worse there than in France. She stayed with us for four days, and my husband and I stayed for another week.
7. Off-season, which means that almost all the places that we wanted to visit are not crowded.
The weather forecast was disappointing, I followed for two weeks, hoping it would suddenly change, but the forecasters were right. Even on November 10-11, it was possible to swim in the sea, but we arrived on the 13th in the evening, in Valencia it was +21, we reached Denia, there it is already +16, and at this temperature I don't want to get into the water, even if its temperature another 19-20 deg.
The weather was windy during our stay, mostly sunny, the temperature at night was + 7-10 degrees, in the daytime 11 -18. The rains were intermittent or at night, and in the morning the sun again.
We are not prone to autumn depression, but all the same, we do not really like such a "polar day", as they invented in Ukraine many years ago with the translation of the clock hands. In November-December, it gets dark at 4 pm (the difference with Russia is 2 hours, with Belarus - 1 hour), and since the weather is cloudy until the frosts begin, then in November we turn on the lights at 2 pm. And in Denia it is light until 19:00. (due to their latitude, the day is 45 minutes longer) the sun is bright, the sky is blue, like we have in frost.
I sat on the Internet, dug up information that is interesting within a radius of 180 km from Denia.
My husband and I learned a little about the basics Spanish, but it is much lighter than, for example, French, and we flew.
We liked the night flight very much. What Ukraine looks like at night, we do not know, tk. and flew out and returned in cloudy weather. But the French Riviera on the way there and Valencia on the way back are more beautiful than fireworks.
The Airbus A320 is larger than the Boeing 737 we have flown before. The flight attendants Wizzair (Wizzair) have a very beautiful form. The flight attendants themselves are beautiful everywhere - this is the job. On low-cost airlines they do not feed, or rather, they feed, but for a fee, tea, for example, 22 UAH. or 2 f. Advantage of Wizzair Ukraine over Wizzair in other countries (even Hungary - the birthplace of Wizzair), which is allowed free luggage per passenger up to 32 kg. Carry-on baggage in all Wizzair countries 10 kg.
The flight Kiev-Valencia lasts 4 hours, so we took sandwiches and fruits with us, and bought tea on the plane.
We rented a car at the airport and drove to Denia. We drove on a free road. Well, I’ll tell you guys ... They have roads everywhere, even to the most remote mountain village, and the road surface on this very serpentine to the remote village is much better than our international highway Kiev-Chernigov and further to St. Petersburg. Later, my husband and I accidentally got on a toll road - it differs from the free one in that it does not pass through settlements, and the speed there is higher - up to 120 km per hour.
2.All photos were taken between November 14-24, 2013. 
Our home turned out to be very nice - an apartment with two bedrooms and its own courtyard with a beautiful landscape design. Walk to the sea for three minutes. There is a grocery store and five restaurants within a two minute walk, but these are all closed for the winter. The city bus now runs every two hours, completely or almost empty. The nearest large supermarket (open all year round) is 4 km away.
3 this is a courtyard 
4. View from the window into the urbanization 
5. In a five-minute walk, a small river flows into the sea. There are bridges for fishing (a license for 5 years of fishing in fresh water -22 e., In the sea -7 e., Issued only to residents). The reeds are four times higher and thicker than ours. And there are two white geese swimming there. they spend the night there and sometimes their screams could be heard at night. On the other side, to the left of the beach, there is a tangerine garden. (Not in the frame) 
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8. Looks like a bridal bouquet on the bank of a river. Moreover, fresh. And in the distance is a camping site. The restaurant will be open there from 15 December, and the supermarket will be open in the spring. 
9 this is the closest passage to the beach 
10. What is “urbanization”? This is something like our OSBB (sharing of households in large apartment buildings), but much better. Each urbanization has its own name, each is fenced. If this apartment buildings, then at the entrance to some there is a fresh shower (there are only footwashes on the beach), the entrance to the courtyard is with a key or a code. In the yard or near it there is parking only for residents of the house. Many have an artificial turf, it is expensive to grow a live turf there - you need a lot of water. Often there is a pool in the courtyards, which can be used by residents of the neighboring urbanization, this is added to the amount of payment for utilities. In the yard - landscaping and everything you need. The more benefits there are in urbanization, the higher the utility bills. Usually the manager of the house lives in this urbanization, and on weekdays it was their windows that were most often the only ones lit, on weekends a few more windows were lit up - people came to the dacha. And this is our beach in the evening. 
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12.It is difficult to live here without a pool, in summer the heat is 33-38 degrees. And the sea can be stormy. 
13 the area where we lived 
14. Everything is closed, everything is deserted. 
15. Dunes along the beach - a natural landmark of Denia. And there the hare ran away from me. 
16. Walking along the beach. On the horizon is Mount Segaria, 505m. 
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18. View of the center of Denia (in the distance) and Mount Montgo (altitude 735m above sea level). 
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22. And here the owner arrived, opened the window. 
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24. And this is a photo taken from the car on the eve of our departure home. 
25. It seems that the house on the shore was abandoned for a long time, now there are sun loungers on the terrace, the window is glazed, and there are piles of rubbish in the yard. Probably, the repairs are beginning. 
26. The courtyard of one of the multi-apartment urbanizations. 
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29. It is painful for a former Soviet person to look at tangerines on the ground. They are not removed, they are removed only from the trees.
Denia is a small, beautiful Spanish city that lies in the east of the country, in the province of Alicante, in the northern part of the Costa Blanca resort region. It is quite popular with tourists - it gets crowded during the high season. The population is slightly over 42 thousand inhabitants. From the west, the city is surrounded by mountains in a semicircle, which prevent the cool wind from reaching the coast and provide a mild, pleasant climate here.
It is known that Denia got its name thanks to the temple of the goddess Diana, which was erected by the Romans (its ruins were discovered during excavations). Several historical monuments have been preserved in the city since ancient times; the city center is an example of traditional Spanish buildings. In general, there are quite a few high-rise buildings in Denia: both private apartments and hotels, as a rule, do not exceed 5 floors, especially in the central part of the city.
Despite the fact that it is a resort town where everything is focused on tourists, where there are many cafes, bars, entertainment centers and places of entertainment, it can be called an excellent place for a calm, pacifying holiday. This city can be called the golden mean between a bustling resort center and a secluded village. Denia also adds popularity to the large port located here, from where ferries depart regularly to the Balearic Islands.
Attractions Map
I've always been interested in history and ancient architecture, and I just can't imagine getting to know the city without seeing its sights. The most famous local landmark is undoubtedly the Castle of Denia, which rises in the center of the historic city.
Denia Castle
This castle was built in the XI century on a hill that dominates the entire city and the harbor. It will take some effort to get up here, but it's worth it. Actually, the castle itself is in a dilapidated state, but its ruins look very impressive! In addition, the castle towers offer stunning views of the entire city, the sea, port and mountains. So don't forget your camera!
Around the castle there is a park with numerous beautiful sculptures. Walking in the shade of trees or chilling out on one of the benches, you can relax and unwind after a tiring climb. Be sure to go to the archaeological museum, which today is based in the premises of the castle - there are many interesting exhibits that tell about the history of the city and the surrounding area. You need to set aside at least two hours to visit the castle.
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City center
After seeing the castle, you should just walk along the central streets of the historic center. Narrow, winding streets lined with two- and three-story houses, which stand close to each other, are simply steeped in history.
Here you can see an old ice factory (built in the 18th century), wander into a cozy courtyard with a small cafe, stumble upon a narrow staircase just squeezed between houses - in a word, look around! Palm and fig trees grow along many of the streets leading to the sea, creating a unique flavor.
Port and fish market
A walk along the central streets will certainly take you to the sea, or rather to the port. Numerous breakwaters, breakwaters, piers with hundreds (if not thousands) of yachts and boats are invariably impressive! Near the port, at its southern edge, on the Esplanade de Cervantes, there is the largest fish market, where fish is sold both in bulk and retail. Be sure to check it out - you have never seen so many fish!
Museums
Museum lovers can be advised to go to the Ethnographic Museum, where excellent exhibitions have been created that allow you to trace in detail the path of the historical and economic development of the city and learn more about life here. And there is also an interesting Toy Museum, which was founded in 1904 - today you can see here almost unique toys from the beginning of the last century, which were produced in the city.
Natural beauty
In the southern part of the city, on Mount Montgo, there is nature Park Mount Montgó is a must-see for the day. Here you can see blooming orchids and wild cherries, watch birds, walk along one of the many marked trails through the forest, through an olive or orange grove, explore a tiny historical village, go out to a small secluded valley lost in the mountains. A walk through this reserve makes you completely distracted and forget that just a few hundred meters from here, modern city life is in full swing!
All guidebooks advise you to definitely visit the El Vergel safari park, located just 10 minutes from the city and it is really worth it! This is a real safari park, where people travel by jeeps and where you can see lions, tigers, emus, deer in their natural environment! Awesome experience! There is also a small zoo and even a dolphinarium!
About beaches
Of course, not only for the sake of sightseeing, I came to this wonderful city. In fact, first I went to the beach - plunge into the warm waters of the Mediterranean Sea and bask in the sun. It must be said right away that wherever you live in Denia, you can reach the beaches from almost anywhere in the city in a maximum of 15 minutes, because they stretch along the entire coast, for as much as 20 kilometers!
Most of the beaches are covered with golden, clean and soft sand, but there are also several areas where the sand is interspersed with large stones. According to the data that I found, the water temperature on the local beaches at the beginning of the swimming season does not exceed 21-22 degrees, and by August it warms up to 25-26 degrees.
The coastline is divided into several beaches: if you look from the city port to the north, along Les Marines street, the first is Punta del Raset beach, about 600 meters long, followed by Les Albaranes (about 500 m), Les Marines (2.7 km ), Les Bovetes (1.9 km), Molins, L'Almadrava (2.9 km) and Les Deveses (4 km). Les Deveses is the northernmost beach in Denia and is actually bordered by the beaches of Olivia, a neighboring town.
The division between some beaches is completely arbitrary (I sometimes did not understand where one ends and the other begins), they are all quite similar to each other. Everywhere you can rent a sun lounger and an umbrella, ride a catamaran, water skiing, there are changing cabins and showers on each beach, there are many small cafes everywhere. The Punta del Raset beach seemed to me the most crowded and noisy, but going further (much further), I reached the Les Bovetes beach, which had significantly fewer people and where I liked the most.
To the south of the port, which is visible from any point on the coast, there are several more beaches: Marineta Casiana, El Trampolí, Punta Negra, Arenetes and La Cala. Almost all the beaches in Denia have won the international blue flag award for their cleanliness and livability on several occasions (which the locals will be proud to inform you about on more than one occasion). Entry into the water is convenient everywhere, gentle and the only inconvenience can be called algae often found on the coast.
In a word, the beaches conquered me at first sight!
Hotels or where to stay?
I note right away that Denia is an upscale resort and the prices in local hotels are slightly higher than in neighboring cities on the coast. There are not many hotels in the city, so it is advisable to book a place in advance. Quite often, guests are offered accommodation not in multi-storey hotel complexes, but in small separate bungalows, standing practically on the seashore.
Also in Denia, a huge number of private apartments are rented, which are a good alternative to hotels - if you want a quiet and relaxing holiday, then choose a house not quite close to the sea, where there are fewer tourists.Where else to spend time?
If you still have free time from spending time on the beaches and sightseeing, you should go to the Terra Mitica theme park, which is located near Benidorm, 45 minutes from Denia.
This is a huge (really huge!) Amusement park, with five separate themed zones that focus on Egypt, Greece, Rome, Iberia and the Mediterranean islands. Between them, you can travel along the river, you can go to a themed restaurant, get an amazing performance, watch a show of dancing fountains. This park is so impressive that by the end of the day there is simply no energy left to express emotions - this is a very special place for both children and adults!
Impressions
Denia impressed me! Inspired, surprised, charmed and just fell in love with herself. Someone will say that in comparison with other Spanish seaside cities, it pales somewhat, but it has its own, very special, unique charm. The most vivid impressions I got from the local beaches, from the views from the castle and from visiting the Terra Mitica park.
Video about the Spanish city of Denia
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Denia is a port town in the north of the Costa Blanca, between Valencia and Alicante. The city is named after the temple of the goddess Diana, which was built by the ancient Romans. Fragments of this temple were found during excavations, some of them were used in the construction of the city hall. V different places the city still has ancient ruins.
Denia has been recognized by UNESCO and the Association of Physicians as a city with a health and healing climate, because there is almost always a moderate air temperature, even with the change of seasons, the air is rich in iodine, and the cleanest sea water- magnesia.
Unlike many resort places in Spain, it is not too noisy and combines historical sites, spacious beaches, natural beauty. At the same time, there are many entertainment centers, restaurants, but city buildings do not exceed 5 floors, especially in the central part of the city. Therefore, it is relatively quiet and pleasant to relax here.
The main attraction of the city is the old Castillo castle. It stands on a hill that can only be climbed on foot, but it's worth it. Everything around is clearly visible from the hill. The castle was built by the Moors back in the XI century, and now it is already half destroyed.
Around the fortress walls there is a green park where you can walk, sit on benches in the shade of trees and admire the sculptures. An archaeological museum is located inside the castle.
At the top of the castle is the former palace hall Palau del governador(Governor's Palace). It was abandoned for a long time, but in 1984 the hall was restored and an archaeological museum was opened. It contains exhibits found in the city and its environs. They are presented by historical periods: Iberian, Roman, Muslim, Christian.
In the historical part of the city, the atmosphere of traditional Spain reigns: narrow streets with low buildings of 2-3 floors, old cathedrals and squares. There is a fishing quarter, and there is a street where restaurants are mainly located. Houses are located next to each other, which were built in the 16th-19th centuries in different styles, but all together they create a typical architectural appearance of Spanish towns.
The museum is located in the historical part of the city, on Kawyers Street, next to the Town Hall Square. It was opened in 1991. The museum building itself is a historical exhibit. It was built in the 19th century and is an example of the houses of bourgeois families.
The museum presents a traditional view economic activity cities - raisin production. Here you can see how the residents of the city worked, what they dressed in, how they built their life.
The museum is located in the building of a former railway station. In 1904, a toy factory began operating in Denia. At first they were metal, then wooden with metal inserts.
The main cathedral of Denia is considered Iglesia de la Asuncion(Church of the Assumption Holy Mother of God), which stands in the central square, Plaza de la Constitución, at the foot of the fortress. 
The building was built in the Baroque style, rectangular with a high bell tower and a dome covered with shiny blue tiles. It also houses the Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Asunción, Convento de Las Agustinas (Augustinian Monastery). Nearby is the city hall, in the architecture of which fragments of an ancient Roman temple were used.
The Montgó National Park is located in the southern part of Denia on the Montgó Mountain. This is one of the best viewpoints in the city. The park has tourist routes of varying complexity. The easiest way is to walk along the mountain to the Cova del Camell cave, the most difficult to climb to the top of the mountain 700 meters high, some sections of this route pass over an abyss.
You can go to the caves that served as dwellings in the Neolithic era, for example La cova de l'aigua. It is worth taking a walk in Montgo Park to see the bizarre flora and fauna of the Mediterranean: flowers, trees, butterflies, bugs, birds. Well, and, of course, the impressions are complemented by the fresh air and beauty around.
The cave is located in Montgo Mountain. It was inhabited by ancient people of the Neolithic era. Later, when the city was inhabited by Iberians and Muslims, it was a place of religious worship. Pottery from different historical periods was found here.
Muslim wall
In the XI-XII centuries, the city was captured by the Muslim Moors. They built a wall here to fortify the city. Over the years, the wall was destroyed, but a fragment of it has survived. It can be seen just off the coast, near the Alicante Tram station, opposite the tourist office. The city also has a Muslim quarter, which is quite modern, with beautiful flat white buildings.
The city has a large seaport Marina de Dénia... From here ships regularly go to Ibiza and Mallorca, as well as to the ports of mainland Spain. This place is also attractive for owners of yachts, boats and other private vessels.
The largest fish market is located on the southern side of the port. Fish on it are sold both at retail and in bulk.
The beaches stretch along the entire Mediterranean coast. In the northern part of Denia, the beaches are sandy, with a gentle flat bottom. To swim, you need to go far from the coast, but near the coast, children can swim completely safely.
On the rocky beaches south of Denia's port, swimming is not very convenient, but diving is good. The water here is clean, and there are many fish, squid, octopus under the water, sea urchins... People come here to go diving. The beaches of Denia are recognized by UNESCO as one of the best in Spain. Almost all of them have been awarded the "blue flag" for their livability and cleanliness. All beaches have changing cabins and showers, rental of sun loungers and umbrellas, several cafes, as well as various beach activities: water skiing, volleyball, catamarans, playgrounds, etc.
10 minutes from Denia, in the town Vergyl, there is an excellent safari park. Lions, tigers, rhinos, emus, deer and buffaloes live in it in natural conditions. They can be seen by going on a jeep trip. There is also a small zoo and a dolphinarium where you can watch a dolphin show.
What else to see in Denia
Denia has a free-standing Moorish watchtower. It stands on a high, windy place with a beautiful view.
45 minutes from Denia, not far from Benidorm, there is a huge theme park. It is divided into five thematic zones dedicated to the culture of Greece, Rome, Egypt, Iberia and the Mediterranean islands.
Not far from Denia there is an ancient Iberian city Javea... There is a picturesque place with windmills XIV century, old churches and monasteries.
Denia is a small Spanish town in the southeast of the Spanish Costa Blanca.
Personally, we went there at the invitation to live in a cozy empty apartment near the sea, so before arriving there we didn't really know what to do in Denia and whether it was worth going there at all.
Denia is located quite far from the major airports of Alicante or Valencia (on average 2 hours by tram or bus), so I don’t think this is a popular resort in the Russian tourism business.
Rather, it is more a place where European pensioners who have bought an apartment here while away their wonderful days, although there are quite a few local youth here, but not as many as in neighboring Benidorm, for example.
Denia turned out to be a very cozy, quiet place where you can not only lie on the beach, but also do active recreation with an ascent to a height of about 700 meters, exploring caves, and active cycling.
How to get to Denia?
You can get to Denia by private car from Alicante or Valencia airport, by TRAM from Alicante, by regular bus, by direct bus from the airport.
How to get from Alicante airport to Denia by direct bus?
As for the direct Atlet - Alicante Airport - Denia bus from the airport, it runs once a day at 16-00, arriving in Denia at 18-00.
It departs from the upper floor of the airport (level 2), do not confuse the tourist bus stop on the -2 floor.
Now it costs about 20 euros, so we decided to save some money and get to the checkpoints. In addition, we planned to look around and dine on the coast.
How to get from Alicante airport to Denia by TRAM?
Personally, we chose TRAM for the trip, because it is not only cheaper and travels faster, but also because it is a kind of attraction of the coast - the road runs along the sea, you can admire the local beauties, even see the Russian church, which goes around the road.
So, by bus C-6 you get from Alicante airport to the city
Schedule of bus C-6 from the airport
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When traveling by tram, you can catch at MARO-CASTILLO (Alfonso X El Sabio bus stop) or LUSEROS (Alicante tram terminus, Plaza de los Luseros bus stop). Do not confuse a tram stop and a regular train. Tram, like the metro, is underground.
Purchasing a ticket from a vending machine should not cause any difficulties. You need to select the Denia station.
Unfortunately, you will have to go with one change. But this does not present any difficulties at all.
TRAM train movement scheme by zones
So, at the MARO-CASTILLO or LUSEROS station in Alicante, take the L1 line to Benidorm. Trains run every 30 minutes. Within 1 hour and 12 minutes you will be on the Benidorm platform.
Then go to the next platform for trains to Denia, which leave once every 36 minutes and arrive in Denia on average 3-4 hours after leaving the airport. Of course, unless you decide to walk around the sights of Alicante).
As of October 2014, the fare from Alicante to Denia was € 11 (3.85 for the C-6 bus and 7.15 for the TRAM)
Remember to validate your tickets at the entrance. Checkers go regularly
How to get to Denia by bus?
If you have chosen to travel to Denia by bus to Alicante, then the bus schedule will probably come in handy.
The article was prepared by Irina KlopovaDeparture from Alicante / arrival in Denia:
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