'''Denia''' is a small tourist city located in the southeastern coast of Spain, to the north of Alicante. It has a population of around 40,000 although this can be more than doubled by tourism during the summer months.

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By train

There is only one train going into Denia, and comes from Alicante. It is also known as ''El trenet''. Going always by the coast, it is an interesting trip (around 2,5 hours) with good sightseeing.

By bus

There are daily buses going to and coming from Madrid, Valencia and Alicante.

By boat

Ferry boats going to the Balearic Islands (Ibiza and Mallorca). During the summer there is also one going to Formentera.

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  • '''Beaches'''. One of the main attractions of Denia are the beaches. It has around 20 km. of coast divided in three parts: one sandy, the harbour and one rocky. If you go with kids it is more comfortable the sandy beach, which is in the northern part. All of them are equipped with foot showers and ''red cross'' volunteers. If you like diving it would be more interesting the rocky beach, like ''La punta negra'' or at the end of ''Les Rotes'' where there is a huge cliff.
  • '''Historical sites'''. Denia has a very long history coming even before the romans (when it was called Hemeroscopeion) and going through the moors until now. Almost everywhere in the town you can find ruins of those times. The castle is in good shape still keeping part of its main wall. There are also some old wind mills near Javea where you will have a great view as well. In the ethnological museum you will find all the information about the ancient and most recent history, when Denia was a big raisin exporter and had a big toy industry.
  • '''Historic town'''. Although most of the town is now full of apartments for tourists it still keeps some of its old charm. It is very interesting to walk around the old fisherman neighborhood, the harbour or the main street (''Carrer Marques de Campos'').
  • Do

    Denia has a relatively big mountain (around 650 m.) which is very near the sea. It is now considered a nature reservation thanks to its Mediterranean flora and fauna. It has also some interesting caves like ''La cova de l'aigua''.

    As said before, if you do scuba diving or just snorkeling the rocky beach is the place for you. Over there you can see all kinds of Mediterranean fishes, squids, octopuses, sea urchins, etc.

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  • '''La Sella Golf Resort''', +34 96 645 4054 [http://www.lasellaresort.co.uk]. This holiday resort features a five-star Marriott hotel and spa, stylish apartments, a golf course designed by Jose Maria Olazabal, and several restaurants.
  • Villa Belvedere Costa Blanca. afol De Almunia. alf way between Valencia and Alicante airport. Fifteen minutes from Denia, 50 minutes from Benidorm . 035699338471. ttp://www.villabelvedere.co.uk. nytime. nytime. rom ?550 / week. 4 Bedroom Villa enjoying fantastic sea views. Located in a quiet mountain top area overlooking the Costa Blanca this villa offers an ideal location for fun and family holidays. 1 hour drive from Valencia and Alicante, fifteen minutes to the beach, Denia Port and various Golf courses

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