Denia, Costa Blanca, Spain
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Denia, is the most northerly town in Alicante province on the Costa Blanca, located on the north side of the famous Montgo Mountain. Denia is a cosmopolitan, typically Spanish town with an attractive shopping area, a 16th Century castle, and 20 Kilometres of fabulous beaches - making Denia a great destination for your family holiday in Spain.
Denia also has an excellent night life which continues throughout the year. Denia has a wide range of excellent high-quality self catering villas and apartments, both in the town and in the surrounding inland areas, including La Sella and Oliva Nova Golf Courses and the stunning setting of Monte Pedreguer.
Denia, a fascinating city in Alicante Province on Spain's Costa Blanca, is modern and cosmopolitan and owes its importance to being the most historical city in the Valencia region on the Spanish Mediterranean coast.
The famous 16th century castle, is set on a hill above the historical centre of the city, close to the commercial centre in the Calle Marques de Campos and the surrounding streets. The attractive main street here is lined with shady plane trees, cafes and designer shops.
Denia is the most northerly town of the Costa Blanca with its 20 kilometre coastline made up of small and attractive coves. To the north are the fine sandy Blue Flag beaches of Les Marines and Les Bovetes, ideal for families, and lined with restaurants and bars. There are also long shingle beaches and to the south is the Les Rotes beach.
The mild climate with an annual average temperature of 18 degrees Centigrade and 320 days per year of sunshine make this a very pleasant place to stay.
At night Denia buzzes with life as hundreds of bars offer live entertainment and restaurants open on the sea front. Unlike many other towns on the Costa Blanca, the night life continues throughout the year, due to large local Spanish population.
The city is known as a seaside resort but its most famous features - the Montgo mountain and its Natural Park - are inland on the border towards Javea, and all around are Gothic hermitages from the times of the Conquest. The area is popular with pot-holers and mountain walkers.
Being a working town it has a genuine Spanish feel and the facilities are good - it has a modern hospital, spas and superb golf courses at La Sella and Oliva Nova. From the large port and marina you can get a ferry to Ibiza.
Denia is conveniently close to the A7 motorway and is about halfway between Alicante airport and Valencia airport, both are about 75 minutes by car.
