Most people have never heard of the gorgeous and quaint beachfront town of Denia, but it is well worth a trip. Located between the more familiar beach towns of Valencia and Alicante on the 'Costa Blanca', Denia is quaint, warm, and a perfect place to study Spanish.
We've narrowed down some of our favorite factoids about this lovely locale. Here are the coolest five things Denia's got:
5. A complicated history
In ancient times, Denia has been a Grecian colony, a Roman "possessione", a medieval Muslim capital, a French/crusade territory before being acquired and populated by Spain in 1803. Visitors can enjoy grand views from the town's lone castle, currently an archeological museum built in the 11th and 12th centuries!
4. Ferries and boat rides to other exotic locations
Ibiza is an island off the coast of Spain frequented by posh European travelers and celebrities, and there are daily ferry rides here from Denia! Although car rental is often recommended to explore other areas of Costa Blanca, there are plenty of boat trips to choose from.
3. A happening waterfront
Denia's coast is divided into three sections: the sandy beach, the harbor, and the rocky beach. See the sandy beach to bask in the sun, the harbor to observe the fisherman and their wares, and the rocky beach to snorkel and enjoy breathtaking encounters with sea urchins, fish, squid, and octopuses! Water sport enthusiasts love Denia for the great wind channels reflecting off the side of nearby Mount Montgo.
2. Smooth sailing
Denia's weather is beautiful and sunny for most of the year! The reason the northern Mediterranean coast is popular among Europeans is its favorable climate. It is said that Denia receives "300 days of sunshine" a year. Sounds good to us!
1. Fallas!
Perhaps the most fun and unique thing about Denia is its annual Fallas celebrations. Though originated in nearby Valencia, Falles is celebrated in many surrounding towns and preparations are made throughout the year! There are several mini-celebrations leading up to the main event held on March 19th, involving parades of traditionally dressed men and women, brass marching bands, fireworks, flowery adornments on a handmade Virgin Mary, and giant home made monuments lit on fire during the final day know as La Crema!
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