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DENIA-COSTA
BLANCA
Denia
has almost twenty kilometres of coastline. To
the north of the town, there are beaches of
fine sand and shallow waters such as Les
Marines, L'Almadrava, Les Deveses, Les Bovetes
and els Palmars. To the south lie a series of
small coves along the rocky coast, known as
Les Rotes, which is a paradise for fishermen
and divers. The Montgó Mountain, shared by
Denia and Javea, is the major landmark of the
area.
The town sits at the foot of a hill crowned by
a castle, a fortress containing the remains of
all the people that once paused here on their
way through history. The castle is the
residence of the erstwhile Marquis of Denia,
and of note are the Mig, Galliner and Carsell
towers, and the so-called Palace of the
Governor, as well as its walls and bastions.
From the hilltop esplanade you'll have an
excellent view of Denia and its environs.
Among the monuments in the town, we would
recommend a visit to the 18th-century church
of the Asunción; the 17th-century Atarazanas
(dockyards); the cloister and church of San
Antonio and the 18th -century, neoclassical
town hall building. Outside the town we can
suggest the so-called hermitages of the
conquest- Sant Joan (gothic), Santa Paula and
Santa Lucía (gothic), constructed in the 14th
and 15th centuries, and also the Torre del
Gerro (17th C.) located en the cliff next to
the cape of San Antonio.
Water sports are tops in Denia. Sailing,
windsurfing, diving, fishing, row rig,
swimming or whatever you want. Denia has a
complete infrastructure, with a marina
offering 546 moorings and a full range of
services and equipment. Landlubbers also have
an extensive range of activities to choose
from: mountain climbing or hang-gliding,
mountain biking or hiking. There's also an
18-hole golf club in the vicinity, the Club La
Sella, designed by José Maria Olazabal.
Get ready for lots of fun. We can't really say
that it's always fiesta time in Denia, but
there are plenty of occasions for enjoyment.
January, the Epiphany Parade and Pilgrimage to
the Hermitage of Santa Paula. February,
Carnival, and the Mig, Any, or half-year
pre-celebration of the Fiesta of Moors and
Christians. March, the Fallas. June, the
Bonfires of San Juan. July, the town feast in
honour of the Santísima Sangre, with steer
baiting on the quay (els bous a la mar).
August, Festivity of San Roque, with Moors and
Christians on parade.
Make your way up to the castle and visit the
Archaeological Museum. The exhibits will take
you on a journey through the past, from the
2nd century B.C. to the 18th century of our
era. The Ethnological Museum in town provides
an interesting showcase highlighting Denia's
traditional crops, particularly the production
of raisins. If you feel strong enough, conquer
the peak of Montgó (about 5 hours in all),
You'll find it hard to forget the panoramic
view from the top. On a clear day you can see
the island of Ibiza. Windsurfers should head
straight for the end of Las Marinas, an area
held in high esteem by their kin. If it's
nightlife you want, there's an incredible
array of cafes, pubs, discos and nightspots in
the Las Marinas district.
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