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.
