Costa Blanca · Alicante

Living in Dénia

Dénia has about 47,000 residents and is a port, castle town and ferry harbour with the Montgó behind it. UNESCO has named it a Creative City of Gastronomy since 2015, and Baleària ferries link it with the Balearic Islands, including Ibiza. Alicante airport is about 75 minutes away, Valencia about 85.

Dénia, Costa Blanca

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Buying in Dénia

Dénia sits a little further up the coast than the homes we hold ourselves. What we do here is introduce you to a local expert we trust, someone who knows Dénia street by street, so you get the honest picture and the right guidance from day one.

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Who buys in Dénia?

Dénia suits buyers who want a real town with services, a marina and ferry connections rather than a resort. The Montgó side, around Les Rotes, and the Les Marines coast give a choice between hillside and beach. Xàbia International College is the nearest British-curriculum school, and La Sella Golf is at Jesús Pobre.

Which areas make up Dénia?

The castle crowns the old town. Baix la Mar is by the port, with Les Marines and Les Rotes along the coast. Other named areas include the Montgó slopes, Les Roques, La Pedrera, Jesús Pobre and La Jara.

How do you get to Dénia?

The nearest main airport is Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport (ALC), about 105 km away and roughly 75 minutes by car. Valencia Airport (VLC) is the other option, about 111 km and 85 minutes by car.

Which beaches, golf courses and schools are near Dénia?

  • Beaches include Les Marines, Les Deveses, L'Almadrava, Punta del Raset, Marineta Cassiana, and Les Bovetes.
  • Golf courses nearby include La Sella Golf and Club de Golf Jávea.
  • International schools within reach include Xàbia International College.

Last reviewed October 2026

Good to know

Which beaches in Dénia have a Blue Flag?
Dénia's tourism site reports seven Blue Flag beaches for 2026. Beaches in the town include Les Marines, Les Deveses, L'Almadrava, Punta del Raset, Marineta Cassiana and Les Bovetes.
Can you take a ferry from Dénia to Ibiza?
Yes. Baleària ferries link Dénia with the Balearic Islands, including Ibiza. Check the operator for current timetables and routes.
Why is Dénia a UNESCO city?
UNESCO named Dénia a Creative City of Gastronomy in 2015. The castle, the port and a long history that runs from Greek and Roman times through the Islamic taifa period give the town its character.
How far is Dénia from the airport?
The nearest main airport is Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport (ALC), about 105 km away and roughly 75 minutes by car. Valencia Airport (VLC) is the other option, about 111 km and 85 minutes by car.
Are there international schools near Dénia?
Yes. Schools within reach of Dénia include Xàbia International College.
Can Penrose Bay help me buy in Dénia?
Yes. We do not hold listings in Dénia ourselves, so we introduce you to a vetted local expert who does, and stay alongside you as your guide from first look to keys.
How does the introduction work?
Tell us what you are looking for and we will match you with one local expert who knows the area. They can then contact you about your search, and we stay close as your guide.

The honest part

We are not an estate agency, we are the introduction.

We learn what you want, match you with a local expert we trust, and stay by your side. No pressure, no obligation.