El Pegolí
Les Rotes
Family-run since 1943 on the Les Rotes coast, and one of the classic places for gamba roja and arroz a banda.
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Dénia sits on the Costa Blanca, roughly halfway between Valencia and Alicante, beneath the great limestone mass of the Montgó. Sandy beaches run north of the port; rocky coves and clear water lie to the south. There is a castle above the old town, a fishermen’s quarter by the harbour, and a food culture serious enough to have made Dénia a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy.
It is where SOLiSRA meets the sea.
Where to stay in Dénia
Dénia, Spain
Villa Les Rotes
Light, water, and no need to hurry.
Cala de Aigua Dolç, Les Rotes, Dénia, Spain
Where we are in Dénia
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Things to do in Dénia
Beach
Cala Les Rotes
Rocky coves and clear water inside a marine reserve, about ten steps from Villa Les Rotes. Made for snorkelling. Good to know: topless sunbathing is common here, as on many Spanish beaches.
Beach
Cala Nudista
About five minutes’ walk from Villa Les Rotes: up the hill, then down a set of stairs to the water. Good to know: this is a nudist beach, where most people are fully nude.
Outdoors
The Cova Tallada walk
A coastal path to a sea cave with pools inside, about an hour each way. Bring water shoes and a snorkel.
Outdoors
Torre del Gerro
A short hike to an old watchtower above the cliffs of Les Rotes, with Ibiza in view on clear days, and sometimes whales.
Outdoors
The seafront promenade
Five car-free kilometres along the coast from Les Rotes into Dénia, past quiet coves and seaside restaurants.
Beach
Les Marines
Long sandy beaches stretching north of the town: open, easy and good for families.
Landmark
Dénia Castle
Walls above the old quarter with views over the town, the port and the sea.
Viewpoint
Cap de Sant Antoni lighthouse
The viewpoint on the cliffs between Dénia and Xàbia, with Ibiza on the horizon on clear days.
Outdoors
Montgó Natural Park
Trails up the mountain that frames the town, with views along the whole coast.
Neighbourhood
Baix la Mar and the port
The old fishermen’s quarter, low and colourful, a few steps from the harbour. Come for an evening stroll and tapas.
Day trip
Xàbia
Fifteen minutes away by car, with its old town, its port and the Granadella cove beyond.
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Day trip
Ibiza by ferry
Ferries from Dénia’s port reach Ibiza in about two hours, close enough for an island day or a night away.
Where to eat in Dénia
A short list worth planning a day around. Book ahead where you can, especially in summer, and check opening days, which change with the seasons.
El Faralló
Les Rotes
Above the rocky Les Rotes shore, and known locally as a temple to the red prawn.
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Three Michelin stars and one of the world’s most celebrated kitchens, built around the sea and the rice of this coast. Book well ahead.
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Chef Miquel Ruiz’s small, relaxed tapas bar, where local produce gets the attention it deserves.
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Old fishermen’s quarter
Not one restaurant but a whole quarter: wander the lanes by the harbour and choose a terrace for tapas and a cold glass of white.
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Carrer del Pont 19
A lively terrace and a stylish dining room by Els Magazinos, Dénia’s food market: pizzas, rice dishes and seafood to share, and desserts worth saving room for. Popular, so book ahead.
Find on Google Maps (opens Google Maps in a new tab)When to come to Dénia
March to May
Spring
Mild and green: the best time to walk up the Montgó and along the cliff paths before the summer heat. Easter brings processions to the old town.
June to August
Summer
Beach season, a warm sea and long evenings at the port. Sant Joan bonfires on 23 June, Bous a la Mar at the port in July, Moros i Cristians in August. The busiest months, so book early.
September to November
Autumn
The sea stays warm into October, the coves empty out, and the light is perfect for kayaking to the Cova Tallada.
December to February
Winter
Calm and mild, with sunny days for the seafront promenade and long lunches of red prawn by the port.
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Ask about dates, an apartment or the best time to come. Sol answers in English and Andres in Spanish, always within 12 hours.