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Denia is a wonderful resort town in the North of the Costa Blanca<\/a>, in 2015 it was recognized as the gastronomic capital (Ciudad Creativa de la Gastronom\u00eda) of the Mediterranean by UNESCO. However, gastronomy is not Denia\u2019s only advantage. The beautiful town of Denia is a place of attraction for tourists from all over the word, because of its great climate, magnificent beaches, relaxed and pleasant atmosphere. Denia is ideal for both leisure and accommodation for the whole family.<\/p>\n

The town has a privileged location between the sea and the mountains, which protect it from cold winds and rainfall. Thanks to that, the weather in Denia is sunny and warm almost all year round. Winters are mild and snowless; there is no such things as rain either. The average air temperature in Denia is 18.3\u00b0C. The average sea water temperature from July to September is 25-26\u00b0C, in June and October \u2013 22\u00b0C, and during the cold months of the year is 14-18\u00b0C.<\/p>\n

The history of Denia in Spain<\/h2>\n

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\nDenia is one of the oldest Spanish towns with a rich culture. In its appearance can be found features of many eras and cultures, and a walk down the historical center is a real journey into the heart of ancient.
\nThe settlement in the present-day town of Denia existed at the time of the Iberians, and the town itself was founded by the Romans, having given it the name \u00abDianum\u00bb. During the Roman Empire the town was an important naval base and distribution center for goods sailing from Africa to Italy.<\/p>\n

In the seventh century, the West Goths settled in Denia. From the VIII to XIII centuries, Denia came under the influence of Muslims, and numerous elements of that era were preserved in the appearance of the town. Under the Muslims Denia was rapidly developing and built up, and its port was of a great importance.<\/p>\n

In 1244 Denia was conquered by the Christians under the authority of Jaime I. In the XVII century Denia acquires the status of town, and in the XIX century it enjoys economic prosperity due to development of production and trade in raisins. Raisins from Denia were delivered to many cities in Europe, but at the beginning of the XX century, the vineyards of Denia was affected by epidemic of philoxera and raisin production almost disappeared.<\/p>\n

At the same time, the production of toys began to develop in Denia, and in the 60s of the XX century Denia began rapidly to gain popularity as a tourist destination. In addition, fishing is actively developing here.<\/p>\n

Denia, Spain: attractions<\/h2>\n

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\nWalking through the historical center of Denia is a real time travel. On the main street of the town \u2013 C\/ Marqu\u00e9s de Campo \u2013 you will find beautiful buildings of great historical value, shops and restaurants offering excellent local cuisine (Have you not forgotten that Denia was recognized as the gastronomic capital of the Mediterranean?).<\/p>\n

In the heart of the town is also the municipal market (Mercado Municipal), Plaza del Convento, where the church Iglesia de San Antonio is, which is part of the archaeological ensemble Convento de San Antonio de Padua of the XVI century. In the historical center you will find two more churches \u2013 Iglesia de Nuestra Se\u00f1ora de Loreto of the XVII century and Iglesia de la Asunci\u00f3n of the XVIII century.<\/p>\n

For those interested in history, there is the Ethnological Museum in Denia, located at C\/ Cavallers, n\u00ba 1 in a building that is a reconstruction of a typical house of the bourgeoisie of the XIX century. Museum admission is free. It is open daily except Monday, from 10.30 to 13.00 and from 16.00 to 19.00. On Sunday the Museum operates only in the morning.<\/p>\n

Another interesting Museum is the Toy Museum of Denia (Museo del Juguete), which is placed at the old railway station D\u00e9nia-Carcaixent and presents the history of the toy industries in the town since 1904, when toy production began to work.
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\nRaising to the castle of Denia, you will go along the ancient quarter of Les Roques (Hospital, San Francisco, San Crist\u00f3bal, Guante and Salto streets), which will surprise you with its narrow streets and traditional low houses. The quarter has Muslim origins, but in the era of Christian rule its appearance has changed fundamentally.<\/p>\n

Another great place for walking is the old fishing neighborhoods \u2013 Baix la Mar, located near the sea. This is one of the most brightly and picturesque neighborhoods of Denia with beautiful squares (Sant Antoni, Rlaza de la Creu), colored facades of traditional low houses and many charming reaches.<\/p>\n

In the coastal part of the town, you will find the Boulevard Explanada Cervantes, named after the famous writer, who landed in Denia after his trip to Algeria in 1580. At the end of the Boulevard is placed an unusual monument \u2013 a monument to the wonderful climate of Denia \u2013 El Monumento al Clima.<\/p>\n

The port of Denia is one of the most important on the Costa Blanca. From here ferries reach Ibiza and Majorca.
\nDo not forget about the natural attractions of Denia, the main of which is the magnificent Natural Park Parque Natural del Montg\u00f3 \u2013 a real paradise for fans of hiking, mountains and natural beauty. Important historical and archaeological artifacts have been found in the caves on the slopes of Montg\u00f3 (Cova de l’aigua, Cueva de Las Calaveras): Iberian, Roman and Arabic ceramics, fossils of ancient animals, etc. 25 km from Denia are the caves Canalobres, famous for their amazing mineral formations.<\/p>\n

The Castle Of Denia<\/h2>\n

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\nThe castle of the X-XI century, located in the center of the town, in the quarter Les Roques, next to the town hall, is one of the main attractions of Denia. The fortress was founded during the Muslim rule in Spain, on the site of an ancient fortification and served as an important strategic point for the defending the town.<\/p>\n

In 1244, when Jaime I conquered Denia, the castle passed into the hands of the Catholics, who made their own adjustments to the structure of the castle. As a result, the appearance of the fortress combined elements of several cultures. The architecture of the castle stands out the towers Torre del Consell of the XV century and Torre del Mig of the XI century. The latter is a fine example of military construction of antiquity. Of great interest is the Bastion \u2013 an example of Renaissance architecture.
\nPart of the castle is the Governor’s Palace (Palacio del Gobernador), where today the municipal Museum houses, telling you the story of the town since the ancient Iberians.<\/p>\n

In addition to the fortress itself, an important role in protecting of the town was played by the fortress wall, which surrounded Denia in ancient times. The ruins of this wall have survived to this day. You can walk up to the castle on foot or by tourist train (vehicle access is prohibited a few years ago).<\/p>\n

Operating hours of the castle of Denia<\/p>\n

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  • November-March: 10.00-18.00.<\/li>\n
  • April-May: 10.00-19.00.<\/li>\n
  • June: 10.00-19.30.<\/li>\n
  • July 1-September 15: 10.00 \u2013 00.30.<\/li>\n
  • 16-30 September: 10.00 \u2013 20.00.<\/li>\n
  • October: 10.00-18.30.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Price<\/p>\n

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    • Basic rate: \u20ac3.<\/li>\n
    • For residents of Denia and children up to 8 years: free<\/li>\n
    • For children from 8 to 16 years: \u20ac1.<\/li>\n
    • For students and pensioners, groups of more than 10 people: \u20ac2.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Castillo de D\u00e9nia on the map:
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