Denia is said to be named after the Roman temple of Diana (which was excavated here) and you can find a stone from this temple inlaid in the towns Renaissance facade. The towsfolk are still refered to as 'dianenses'.

Denia is a magical place full of life, tradition and vibrant colour, especially during one of its many fiestas like "Las Fallas" or local celebrations like "Bous a la Mar" (Bulls in the Sea).

The town is situated at the foot of the majestic Montgó mountain between Valencia and Alicante and has officially been recognised as one of the worlds healthiest places. Denia is a town which can offer something for everyone, it has spectacular blue flag sandy beaches and rocky coves, five 18 hole golf courses, and more fiestas per year than any other Spanish town.

Las Marinas situated just north of the town has sandy beaches stretching to over 15km offers an ideal place for sunbathing and swimming. For water sports lovers Denia offers a first class Yachting Club, fishing, windsurfing, diving or sailing can be practised almost all year round with beaches and coves of Las Rotas and the Cape of San Antonio, just south of the town being a haven for scuba divers and snorkelers.

Denia?s ports have always played an important part in this town with the fish market every day and regular departures to the Balearic Islands, and the new Marina which accommodates over 1000 moorings for yachts of all sizes, this town is always full of life. There are regular ferry trips from Denia to the island of Ibiza which can often be seen on the horizon on clear days (Trips take only 2 hours).

The town is dominated by the ?Castello?, an old castle built by the troops during the seige of the Muslim town and then refortified during the War of Independence. It is now an archaeological museum which shows the towns history from 200 BC to the 18 century. In the town you can find all the modern facilities from supermarkets to banks, restaurants to dentists. But a walk around the narrow streets of the fishing quarter will reveal its history, culture and architecture of Iberian, Carthaginian, Roman, Arab and Christian civilisations that have inhabited Denia over the years.

The restaurants of the area are of excellent quality, with the main focus being rice dishes, such as the traditional paella and of course a great variety of fresh seafood. Many of the small local inns, traditional bars and restaurants offer the famous "tapas" and "A la Carte" menus.