Dénia is a historical coastal city in the province of Alicante, Spain, on the Costa Blanca halfway between Alicante and Valencia, and the capital and judicial seat of the comarca of Marina Alta. Denia's historical heritage has been influenced by Iberian, Greek, Roman, Islamic, Napoleonic and Christian civilizations. As of 2024, it had a population of 49,700, although this is more than doubled by tourism during the summer months.
View of Dénia from the Montgó out to sea
Castle de Dénia
1609 Expulsion of the Moriscos at the port of Dénia, by Vincente Mostre
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Alicante is a province of eastern Spain, in the southern part of the Valencian Community. It is the second most populated Valencian province. Likewise, the second and third biggest cities in the Valencian Community are located in this province.
La Mare de Déu del Consol in Altea
Montgó massif from Cap de Sant Antoni, Xàbia
The Castle in Dénia
The Castle in Moraira