| Denia is a coastal town on the Northerrn Costa | | | | course you could also hire a taxi, but this becomes an |
| Blanca. Geographically Denia is the last coastal resort | | | | expensive exercise, unless you whish to be stranded |
| of the Northern Costa Blanca. The next major town | | | | at your villa or apartment unable to go shopping or |
| with beautiful white sandy beaches is Oliva. Here | | | | go to the beach. |
| officially the Costa Azahar begins. | | | | Denia also has miles and miles of golden sandy |
| Denia is neatly sandwiched between Javea and Oliva | | | | beaches stretching the entire length of the town, |
| and nestles on the shady side of the Montgo which is | | | | some good restaurants across the main road as well |
| the distinguishing landmark of both Javea and Denia. | | | | as a huge marina with ferry services going from |
| The Montgo is uniquely shaped like an elephant's head | | | | Denia to the party island Ibiza. If you have the time |
| and you can take the steep drive over the elephant's | | | | that sure makes a wonderful experience. You can |
| trunk on both sides to reach each town and admire | | | | choose a sailing going directly to San Antonio or sail |
| some stunning views. | | | | into Ibiza old town which is far more sedate and |
| Denia is essentially a very Spanish sea side town with | | | | upmarket. |
| many permanent residents, has an excellent high | | | | In order to explore further afield car hire is essential. |
| street with all the shops you would expect to find | | | | The caves at Benidoleig make a good day out, or |
| like Zara and Mango. The castle in Denia is also | | | | maybe the safari park at Vergel. Denia is also |
| architecturally beautiful and makes for a stunning | | | | approximately forty minutes away on the motorway |
| photograph from the sea. | | | | from Benidorm with its nightlife and theme parks. |
| Denia is also right in the middle of two international | | | | There are also three golf courses nearby. The |
| airports if you wish to book a flight. You can fly into | | | | eighteen holes golf course in La Sella is the closest. If |
| either Valencia or Alicante airports. Ryan Air and Easy | | | | you fancy a meal afterwards why not visit the |
| Jet both offer services to Valencia, while Monarch, | | | | restaurant at the Marriott. The Javea golf course is |
| Easy Jet and Ryan Air offer services to Alicante. You | | | | also worth a visit and you can take a walk along the |
| should always shop around for the best deal. | | | | Arenal afterwards and soak up the atmosphere. |
| Both airports are approximately one hundred | | | | Another very popular golf complex to visit is the |
| kilometres away by car from Denia, and as public | | | | Oliva Nova Golf Course just north of Denia. You can |
| transport is thin on the ground so it would be wise to | | | | make much more of your holiday if you hire that car! |
| get Denia car hire to see the area properly. Of | | | | |