Denia is a picturesque tourist city located in the North of the Costa Blanca. This wonderful city was designated UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy in 2015. In addition to the gastronomy, Denia also has another tourist attraction – beautiful beaches. Sandy and rocky, small and large, suitable both for those who like to relax lying on the warm sand, and for those who prefer active leisure. Also, almost all the beaches in Denia are suitable for families with children. However, the principal wealth of Denia is its wonderful Blue Flag beaches. Currently, there are six:
- Les Bovetes.
- Les Marines.
- Els Molins.
- Punta Raset.
- Marineta Casiana.
- Les Devese.
The best beaches of Denia (Spain) are located in two areas: Les Marines and Les Rotes.
Denia beaches located in Les Marines area
The beaches in this area are mostly sandy, long and wide, with a gradual entrance to the sea and ideal for a family holiday.
Punta del Raset beach
- Length: 600 m.
- Width: 75 m.
- Occupancy rate: high.
- Blue flag.
- Q Mark for Spanish Tourism Quality.
- Accessible for people with reduced mobility.
The semi-urban Punta del Raset beach is located in the northern part of Denia, 1.8 km from the centre. This is a wide sandy beach with crystal-clear water, and it is protected from the winds by the Denia port dam. Thanks to this, there are very few waves at Punta del Raset beach, making it an ideal place to relax with the whole family. In addition, the beach area has all the necessary tourist infrastructure. You can rent hammocks, beach umbrellas, pedalos and kayaks. There is also a net to practice beach volleyball. In addition, there is a parking lot near the beach and a bus stop.
Punta del Raset beach on the map:
Les Marines beach
- Length: 2570 m.
- Width: 80 m.
- Occupancy rate: average.
- Blue flag.
This one of the most popular beaches in Denia thanks to its fine golden sand and its excellent location. Besides, this beach offers beautiful views of the Denia castle. The beach also has all the necessary infrastructure. You will find nearby bars, restaurants, cafes and even a beach bar. Also, you can rent here kayaks, paddle surf equipment, etc. Les Marines is ideal to relax with the whole family: soft sand, gradual entrance to the sea and the calm swell make this beach ideal for families with children.
Les Marines beach on the map:
Les Bovetes beach
- Length: 670 m.
- Width: 80 m.
- Occupancy rate: average.
- Blue flag
- Accessible for people with reduced mobility.
A wide sandy beach that has everything you need to spend an excellent holiday (showers, toilets, changing rooms, etc.). You will find many restaurants, bars and cafes near the beach. Also, there are hotels and tourist apartments in the immediate vicinity of Les Bovetes. This is the favourite beach of surfing and kitesurfing lovers.
Les Bovetes beach on the map:
Els Molins beach
- Length: 1530 m.
- Width: 75 m.
- Occupancy rate: average.
- Blue flag.
- Accessible for people with reduced mobility.
A beautiful soft and golden sand beach. This beach has all the necessary infrastructure in order to spend a relaxing holiday. There is also a campsite in the beach area. Els Molins beach attracts water sports lovers. In fact, when there is rough swell on the beach (usually in the late afternoon), surfers start coming here. In addition, you can also practice beach volleyball and other outdoor activities at Els Molins beach.
Els Molins beach on the map:
L’Almadrava Beach
- Length: 1250 m.
- Width: 30 m.
- Occupancy rate: average.
This wonderful urban beach is located in a truly picturesque place on the coast. La Almadrava beach is perfect for practice water sports and fishing. This golden sand beach, with a gradual entrance to the sea, is ideal for families with children. Furthermore, it is easily accessible from Denia city and it has all the necessary infrastructure.
L’Almadrava beach on the map:
Les Deveses beach
- Length: 2960 m.
- Width: 20 m.
- Occupancy rate: high.
- Blue flag.
This semi-urban beach located at the northern end of the city is very popular among tourists. It is the longest beach in Denia. This place is ideal for diving and snorkelling, and on windy days the beach is perfect for windsurfing. In addition, there is a kitesurf school in the immediate vicinity of Les Deveses beach.
Les Deveses beach on the map:
Denia beaches in the Les Rotes area
The beaches in the Les Rotes area with the exception of La Marineta Cassiana beach (located adjacent to the port) are rocky, with crystal clear water and perfect for diving and snorkelling. These beaches are located in a marine reserve and, therefore, in order to practice diving you must obtain a licence from the Alicante Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (telephone: 012 / 963 866 000). Please note that the issuance of licences is limited. Also, when you go to these beaches do not forget your water booties, since both the coast and the seabed are covered with stones.
Marineta Cassiana Beach
- Length: 222 m.
- Width: 30 m.
- Occupancy rate: high.
- Blue flag.
- Accessible for people with reduced mobility.
This small semi-urban beach is covered in fine golden sand and it is located next to the port of Denia. The beach has all the necessary infrastructure to spend an excellent holiday. Also, this is a very popular beach and it is usually crowded during the high season. The Marineta Cassiana beach is perfect for those who prefer a relaxing holiday and for water sports lovers. In addition, a beach bar opens in summer, and across the road are numerous bars and restaurants.
La Marineta Cassiana beach on the map:
El Trampolí beach
- Length: 1040 m.
- Width: 15 m.
- Occupancy rate: average.
This picturesque rocky beach is ideal for diving and snorkelling: the seabed here is part of a nature reserve. The fact that this area is protected, on the one hand, guarantees an unforgettable diving experience and, on the other, entails some restrictions. In order to practice diving in this area you must obtain a license from the Alicante Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (telephone: 012 / 963 866 000). You should be aware that only 15 licenses are issued per day. Also, since the beach is not sandy but rocky, it is recommended to use water booties. Likewise, next to El Trampolí beach there are restaurants that make the best rice dishes of the Costa Blanca (remember that Denia was recognized as the gastronomic capital (Ciudad Creativa de la Gastronomía) of the Mediterranean by UNESCO.
El Trampolí beach on the map:
Punta Negra beach
- Length: 800 m.
- Width: 15 m.
- Occupancy rate: high.
The rocky Punta Negra beach is located in a marine reserve area, which makes it an excellent place for snorkelling and diving. The beach was named after the dark (almost black) colour of its rocks. It is recommended to use water booties on this beach. As with El Trampoli beach, in order to dive at Punta Negra beach, you must obtain a licence from the Alicante Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (telephone: 012 / 963 866 000). In addition, there are world-famous restaurants near the Punta Negra beach, where you can enjoy delicious octopus and even sea urchin dishes.
Punta Negra beach on the map:
Arenetes Beach
- Length: 400 m.
- Width: 20 m.
- Occupancy rate: high.
It is a rocky beach located in the area of a marine nature reserve and it is of great interest among diving and snorkelling lovers. In order to dive on this beach, you must obtain a special licence from the Alicante Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (telephone: 012 / 963 866 000). Next to Arenetes Beach, there is a small rocky cove with clear turquoise water, named La Cala, where you can practice nudism. It can only be reached on foot from the Arenetes beach. Don’t forget to bring your water booties!
Arenetes beach on the map:
As you can see, the beaches of Denia (Spain) are a true paradise for lovers of seaside holidays. Furthermore, Denia is a wonderful place to live, with an excellent climate and a high standard of living. If you choose this wonderful city as your new place of residence and you are looking for a home, take a look at our catalogue and do not hesitate to ask our experts about real estate in Denia. Are you interested in the beaches of other cities of the Costa Blanca? We have more articles for you:
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