Denia has almost twenty kilometres of coastline. To the north of the town, there are beaches of fine sand and shallow waters like in Villajoyosa (meaning 'joyful' or 'happy' town) and the Palm tree surrounded coastal town of Elche. 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 on the cliff next to the cape of San Antonio. In many ways this area is very similar to Calpe, and the quiet valley town of La Nucia. Alternatively, if this sounds a little too quiet for your taste, Benidorm and Alicante offer a different charm, with an incredible proliferation of shops, outdoor cafe's and nightlife, no craving will go unfed. The upmarket beachside resort of Altea is also worth a visit with its beautiful beaches and clear blue water. Find your Denia property in our pages.

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