Denia is known as a truly cosmopolitan town, rich in history and culture and its streets are array with fascinating architecture. Denia boasts modern supermarkets, top quality shops and a range of bars and restaurants. Denia is a seafaring town and is still a working port. Denia is accessable by cheap flights in to Alicante.

Region - Costa Blanca.
Country - Spain.
Capital City - Madrid.
Language - Spanish, English widely spoken.
Religion - Catholic.
Visas - Valid UK passport.
Currency - Euro, about €1.45 = £1.
Credit Cards - Widely Accepted in Denia.
Time Difference - GMT +1 hour.
Flight Time UK - About 2 hours 30 mins.
Denia Airport - ALC (Alicante).
Distance from Denia Airport - Approximatley 67 miles.
Taxi Fare from Denia Airport - About €95, (£65).

Driving in Spain - In Denia they drive on the right. EU compliant three-part pink document or international driving licence required .
Electricity in Spain - In Calpe it is 220v, adapter required.
Spain International Dialing Code - 00 34.
Denia Public Phones - In Denia International booths accept coins and phonecards, as well as credit cards .
Denia Mobile Phones - Denia has all major networks.

Spain Emergency Numbers - In Denia dial 112 (police, fire and ambulance).
Denia Health Risks - None.
Denia Safety & Security - Motorists, particularly those towing caravans, should be aware of highway pirates, who target foreign registered vehicles in service areas and subsequently stop them on the hard shoulder of motorways.

Shop Opening Times in Denia - Denia banks open 09.00-14.00 Mon-Fri, 09.00-13.00 Sat (except summer). Denia shops open 09.00-13.00 and 16.00-19.00. Denia department stores and commercial centres 10.00-21.00. Denia office hours are 09.00-13.00 and 16.00-19.00. .

Public Holidays in Denia - Public holidays in Denia are Jan 1, 6, March 1, 25, May 1, June 24, Aug 15, Oct 12, Nov 1, Dec 6, 8, 25, 28.

Denia Accommodation - Denia accommodation on the Costa Blanca is registered and inspected by regional authorities. Denia hotels are classified from one to five-star. Calpe hostels/pensions are classified one to three-star. Other Denia accommodation on the Costa Blanca includes apartment-hotels, hotel-residencies, motels and self-catering.

Eating Out in Denia - Denia has a myriad of restaurants that offers some of the best regional and international cuisine to suit all budgets. There are many tapas bars, Greek/Italian restaurants and many specilist seafood restaurants.

Food in Spain - There are so many options for eating out in Denia and absolutely every taste and budget is catered for. Whether you would like American style diners with burgers and ribs, Italian pastas and pizzas, great quality 3 course (Menu Del Dia) menus for less than 10 Euros, Spanish tapas and paellas, lobsters and seafood or good old fish and chips there is something for you in Calpe. .

Tipping in Denia - Service and tax are usually included in Denia hotel bills, but tip chambermaids, porters and waiters. Restaurants in Denia often include service, so a gratuity is discretionary, normally 10%-15%. Taxi drivers expect 10%-15%.

Denia Standard of Living - In Denia a Bottle of beer (330ml) - £1, mineral water (1L) - £0.90 and three course meal with drinks - £12.

What to do in Denia - Apart from the usual things to do whilst on holiday in the Spanish resort of Denia there is a Safari Park only 15 minutes away that makes a great family day out. Also the main harbour still has the charm from years gone by. .

Where to Visit in Denia - Denia's first place to visit is its 16th Century castle that allows you to walk around at your leisure with very few viewing restrictions. Also within the castle there is a Museum of Archaeology that has a host of fascinating treasures. .

Local Festivals in Denia - Dania is well known for its festivals. In March the fiesta of the 'Fallas' takes place and in June the 'Fogueres De San Juan' where there are giant bonfires on the beach and fireworks.

Denia Climate - Denia climate is hard to beat. With a wonderful average temperature of 16 degrees in winter and 32 degrees in summer, Denia is truly a year round destination. With its back to a mountain range and sandwiched between two capes it is in a sheltered position. The sunshine quota in the winter in Denia is around 6 hours, whilst in summer you can expect a long 12 hours to laze away the day in Denia. Expect a little humidity in high summer. .

Tourist Information on Denia
For further tourist information on Calpa go to www.spanish-fiestas.com, www.indigoguide.com

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