Denia tourist information
Twenty kilometres of coastline, rocky coves and big extensions of sand, solitary beaches and beaches with both sports and playful activities. Dénia has a wonderful climate, whilst its landscape, is an added plus to its blue waters. The nature reserve of el Montgó, rising up, as Blasco Ibáñez said, like “a giant hand”, has served as a watchtower for a littoral which has been inhabited for over 4.000 years. Nevertheless, this out-standing enclave of the Costa Blanca has more: Its patrimony gives a good account of the historical brilliance of what it was once protagonist to, and its gradual conversion into a modern city, in which leisure occupies an out-standing position.
A Port, a sports Marina and a Nautical club form an area for nautical sports with 1593 mooring points, light sailing and windsurfing schools, rent of cruise craft and skin-diving centres. All of this complemented by generally calm waters and a regime of clean winds all year round, emphasising the intense llebeig during the summer months. In land there is an 18-hole golf course and a sports centre in which it is possible to practise athletics, swimming, basketball, frontenis, football or five-a-side football. And close by, is the Montgó nature reserve, perfect for trekking (short routes Pr V-152) which has as reward, excellent panoramic views that it include the "Pitiusas" islands.
The sea contributes the basic ingredients of the most of Dénia's gastronomy, where the protagonist is the red shrimp. Fish and shellfish are present in most typical dishes. Standing out is the famous arroz a banda, an excellent local dish. Likewise we find other kinds of rice dishes: rice with lobster, rice with spinach and anchovies, as well as sea urchins, dried octopus, cruet de peix, llandeta, etc. For a variety of appetisers, the espencat , the tomacat, Bull amb ceba, with various pastries (coca of anchovies, coca of tomato and peppers, etc.), octopus, etc. And for desert, the familiar buñuelos, coca de maría, the sweet potato pastries, etc.
The busy port of considerable size (including a fishing area, yacht club and marina) divides the Denia coastline into two, completely different sections known locally as Marines and Rotes. The most crowded and popular beaches stretch more than ten kilometres towards the north. They have full facilities including summer beach services to rent or learn to windsurf. These beaches are ideal for windsurf enthusiasts since the winds here (breezes in the morning and strong south-west winds in the afternoon) gives enthusiasts of all levels a chance. In addition to a ferry service to Ibiza, the port has dinghy, sailing and diving class facilities, plus boat rental. The coast to the south of the port against the backdrop of the Montgó nature reserve is characterised by cliffs and rocky inlets with clear waters that stretch as far as the San Antonio cape natural marine reserve: the ideal setting for diving enthusiasts. Sailing, golf, natural landscapes, leisure activities, etc all add to up make Denia the perfect holiday destination.
