Dénia is full of essential places that must be visited if you want to get to know the city well. Although the beaches is one of its main claims, it is not the only thing that the capital of the city has to offer Marina Alta. Spending a day within its urban area, visiting its neighborhoods full of contrasts, its monuments and museums, and discovering its gastronomy, will make you forget about the sea for a while.
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Lunch at the Municipal Market
There is no better way to start the day than with a traditional lunch in one of the liveliest places in the city: its market. There you can find hundreds of food products from the area in its many establishments. But, even if you are not looking to buy anything, a visit is a must because there are some of the city's historic bars where you can start the day with a sandwich and a drink to recharge your batteries.
After the Dénia Municipal Market is the Túnel del Castle, an old air raid shelter that now connects that side of Dénia with the north, which we recommend going through to reach the next destination.
Location Dénia Market
Location Tunnel of the Castle of Dénia
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Walk through Les Roques
It is not so well known, but the Les Roques neighborhood is one of the most beautiful in Dénia and it is where you can witness the history of the city through an architectural walk. It is located behind the walls that border the Castle of Dénia, just inside. Its narrow streets are a refuge to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city, especially oppressive during high season. It is a neighborhood where there are almost no vehicles, so it is ideal for a quiet walk. In addition, inside is the entrance to the next destination: the castle.
Location of Les Roques
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Views from the Castle
Without a doubt, it is the main monument of Dénia. The castle is a constant presence in the municipality, being able to be seen from any point. Therefore, it is a mandatory stop on a visit to the city. Inside it seems that time has stopped. Peace reigns inside and the noise of the city does not reach. Inside you will find green areas, picnic areas to sit and rest, and a cafeteria. In addition, there are several museum offers where the history of the city and the castle is exposed. But one of its main attractions, however, are the views it offers, since from above you can see any point in the municipality, the beaches or the Montgo, just as the watchmen observed centuries before. It's hard to believe but this green haven is right in the center of Dénia.
Location of the Castle of Dénia
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Monuments and museums of the historic center
Going down from the Castle you can make a brief stop at the Plaza de la Constitució, to appreciate the imposing city hall, as well as the Church of the Assumption. After this, we recommend making a brief stop in one of the nearby streets, Calle Cavallers, where the Ethnological museum from Dénia and the Casa de la Marquesa, where there are always interesting exhibitions to visit.
Location of the Plaza de la Constitució
Cavallers street location
Further information:
- Dénia City Council: history and composition
- The Church of the Asunción,
- Ethnological Museum Denia
- The Dénia palace turned into its largest museum: the Casa de la Marquesa Valero de Palma opens the doors
Eating on Loreto street
La Loreto street It is the most relevant gastronomic route in Dénia, where in just 300 meters you can find a huge range of culinary offers. In it are several of the restaurants most in demand by residents and tourists, and many offer lunch menus at a good price where the local product is the protagonist. This street is a perfect reflection of why Dénia is the Gastronomic Capital of UNESCO.
Loreto street location
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Afternoon in the shops of Marqués de Campo
To lower the food, what better than to take a walk? You can take the opportunity to visit the main artery of the city, Marqués de Campo. A pedestrian street embraced by large trees that provide a very welcome shade on hot days. connect Glorieta from the Valencian Country and the port of the city, and is full of restaurants, bars, ice cream parlors and shops. Many of the most important shops in the municipality are located in Marqués de Campo, making it a must for those who enjoy shopping.
Location of Marqués de Campo street
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Have a drink and dine in Baix la Mar
Next to the port of Dénia is one of the most emblematic and tourist neighborhoods of the city. This is Baix la Mar, an old fishermen's neighborhood that is now almost entirely pedestrianized. You can get lost in its narrow streets, but you will always end up finding the terrace of one of the many restaurants located in the area, as few streets are left without a hotel offer. Although you can find everything, traditional cuisines and those focused on seafood reign. Overlooking the port you can even find some of the restaurants recommended by the Michelin Guide.
Location of the Baix la Mar neighborhood
Further information:
- The Barrio de Baix la Mar
- Michelin stars in Dénia: the 6 best restaurants according to the Michelin Guide 2023
Drinks and dancing to end the day
If you are one of those people who need to lower dinner with a drink and dance, in Dénia you can find many ideal offers for you. Calle La Mar, right between Marqués de Campo and Baix la Mar, has been home to most of the city's nightlife venues for a few years now. There are several pubs that have settled in this area, most of them with a dance floor, where you can enjoy a drink to the sound of commercial hits or live music. Also in some you can find pleasant gardens and terraces to have a drink away from the track.
man, all very cool right?. Well, I'm missing things but what shocks me the most is starting the day at the mercat. But if there are 4 very small stalls where very few people fit at the bar... no matter how rich the cuttlefish at Casa Viciano is. Come on, if everyone who stops in Denia passes by there in the morning (and they close at 13 pm), the queue reaches who knows where... In short, the typical route as there can be so many.
The tourist advertising attempt is not bad, just say that except for July and August, Denia is a normal population with a normal life, without this dynamic tourist image that is wanted to be given in the advertising article. This is not Madrid, nor is it a city with everything open working at full capacity 24 hours a day only for tourists. The theme park approach of this article/advertising to a coastal town like Denia hits squarely and does not respect Dianense society and life.