Denia
Denia is a historic coastal city in the far north of the Costa Blanca. The city has a lot of sights that refer to the rich historical past of the city.
The beaches
The coastline of Denia extends for a distance of more than 20 km, divided into a number of sandy beaches, Punta del Raset, Les Marines, Les Deveses, Albaranes, Les Bovetes, Els Molins, l’Almadrava, and a number of coves, La Marineta Cassiana, El Trampoli, Punta Negra, Arenetes and La Cala.
Places of Interest
El Castillo y el Museo Arqueológico
Denia Castle is located on a hill in the historic part of the city. The archaeological museum is located in the highest part of the castle. The museum has 4 rooms dedicated to the Iberian, Roman, Muslim and Christian eras. Special features are the balsamarium that represents the God Mercury (2nd century BC), the collection of Islamic bronze and the locally produced or imported Andalusian ceramics.
Museo Entnológico
Museo del Juguete
Museo del Mar
The Museo del mar is a new museum space, located in the buildings of the old fish market. The collection includes 400 archaeological and ethnological pieces, related to the sea, from periods from the 6th century BC to the early 20th century.
Furthermore, the city offers a multitude of historical buildings, archaeological remains and churches. Also worth a visit are the historic center, the Barrio Les Roques, Explanada Cervantes, and Barrio Baix la Mar.
