Dénia is a bustling port city with the longest coastline of the Marina Alta, of which it is also the capital. With origins tracing back to the Roman era before the first century BC, Dénia boasts a rich history, including a castle from the 10th century, and some of the finest beaches on the Costa Blanca.

• What to do in Dénia
  • Dénia Castle
  • Inflatable Water Park
  • Museums
  • Museum of Archeology
  • Museum of Ethnology
  • The Toy Museum
  • National American Cars Meeting
  • Fiestas
    • Las Fallas
    • Patronal Festivities & Moors and Christians
• Where to Eat in Dénia
• Michelin Restaurants
  • Quique Dacosta
  • Peix I Brases
• Els Magazinos
• The Surrounding Area
• Els Poblets
• Jesus Pobre
• La Xara
• Ondara

What to do in Dénia

Dénia Castle

Found in the historic centre, Dénia castle offers great views of the Mediterranean Sea and the city.

The castle was built in the 10th century during the Islamic period and is now home to the archeological museum and hosts events throughout the year.

Inflatable Water Park

During the summer, off the shore of Les Marines beach there is an inflatable water park - an entertaining way to cool off in the summer.

Museums

Museum of Archeology

The Museum of Archeology is located within Dénia castle, displaying artefacts from the city's history, from the Iberian, Roman, Islamic and Christian past.

Museum of Ethnology

The Museum of Ethnology tells the story of Dénia's citizens and the rise of the raisin trade.

The Toy Museum

The toy museum displays over 50 years of Dénia's toy production history from the early 1900's to the 1960s.

National American Cars Meeting

Since 2023 the Costa Blanca Mustang Owners have organised the American Cars Meeting in Dénia, each year, which they also use to raise money for Incliva.

Aficionados of the Mustang come from across the globe to have a good time participating in the motorcade, sharing their passion of American cars or playing a bit of cornhole.

Fiestas

Las Fallas

Every March, Dénia celebrates Las Fallas, celebrating the arrival of spring by burning old furniture. 11 neighbourhoods participate in constructing intricate monuments that are paraded and judged before being set alight on the final night.

Patronal Festivities & Moors and Christians

At the beginning of August is the festival of the Moors and Christians.

Participants fill the streets dressed in elaborate costumes for parades and the reenactment of battles for control of the city.

The festival also honours San Roque, the patron saint of Dénia.

Where to Eat in Dénia

With its status as a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy, Dénia's seafood, traditional tapas and international cuisine rivals anywhere else in Spain.

Some popular examples include

• Cala Pepa Teresa serves a variety of local seafood dishes and traditional Valencian Cocas
• La Tapita del Papi is a popular bar by the port ideal for tapas and drinks
• Deniarros is a great option for traditional Valencian Paella and other seafood

Michelin Restaurants

Dénia is home to two Michelin-starred restaurants offering a fine-dining experience

Quique Dacosta

Quique Dacosta received 3 Michelin stars and ranked 14th in the 2024 World's 50 Best Restaurants.

Peix I Brases

Peix I Brases focuses on local produce to create a fine dining experience that for which it has been awarded a Michelin Star

Els Magazinos

Els Magazinos is a food market filled with over 20 bars and restaurants offering a large variety of dining experiences.

The Surrounding Area

Els Poblets

Where the Girona River meets the Mediterranean you'll find Els Poblets; a coastal town with a Roman heritage. Ideal for a quiet lifestyle close to the beach and a short drive to the centre of Dénia.

Find out more about Els Poblets.

Jesus Pobre

Jesus Pobre is a charming rural village in a great location; between Dénia and Jávea. A great option for a peaceful way of life, surrounded by natural beauty and spectacular views of the famous Montgo.

Find out more about Jesus Pobre.

La Xara

La Xara is a quiet residential area on Dénia's doorstep, with a handful of great restaurants. Its also a short trip to Ondara or La Sella Golf Club.

Find out more about La Xara.

Ondara

Ondara is known for its historic bullring and its growing commercial shopping centre, El Portal de Marina with the recent addition of a Casino that opened in January 2025.

Find out more about Ondara.