Situated within the province of Alicante, Costa Blanca, right in the middle of Valencia and Tarragona, with a backdrop of the Montgo National Park Mountains. The castle ruins, Castillo de Denia, are magnificent and have incredible views looking out over the marina and promenade. The Moors built it in the 11th century right on top of the old foundations from the Roman City of Diannium. There are many monuments that are worth visiting, two of which being the 18th century church and the 17th century dockyards. Explore the 20 km of coastline and beaches varying from pure white sand to pebbles with small coves and rocky inlets. There are 4 blue flag beaches and it is popular for all forms of water-sports from sailing, fishing and diving to windsurfing, kayaking and swimming. On land, leisure activities range from hiking, mountain climbing, hang-gliding and mountain biking to golfing or eating out at one of the many restaurants and cafes along the marina or in the old town. If youβre feeling fit, you could climb the 750m mountain Montgo, and admire the views of the city and port below. There is a toy museum, which pays homage to Deniaβs rich history in toy making and an ethnological museum, which has displays on the local life and history. The typical diet is Mediterranean, with seafood, rabbit and lamb featuring prominently. The Denia red prawn is famous for its vibrant colour and delicious taste. For dessert, donβt miss out on the delicious local Jijona (nougat) ice cream, made with almonds from the region. If you have the means and feel like a short day trip, Valencia is only a 40-minute drive. The climate is sublime, with more than 300 days of sunshine on average per year making it a perfect destination not only in summer but also throughout the year.
