21/11/2008 - cosba.com
COSTA BLANCA. DENIA, MORAIRA, JAVEA, CALPE, RAFOL DE ALMUÑA
Dénia's 20 km of beautiful beaches and sunny climate have enticed people from all over Europe, many of whom have chosen to settle here.
It’s a short flight from the UK to either Alicante or Valencia airports and you can take your pick from a choice of bargain flights.
Once you’ve arrived, there’s a lot to see and do, from great shopping on the Calle de Marques to a round of golf at a championship course and any water sport you can name.
There are also pub quiz nights, bingo sessions and bohemian market stalls set up each evening on the Esplanade and when you fancy a change of scene, you can just hop on a ferry from the harbour to Ibiza and Mallorca and do some island hopping.
Closer to home, there’s a great choice of beaches in Dénia.
There are 13 lovely beaches along Dénia’s 20 km coastline.
The sandy, clean Blue Flag beaches of Les Marines and Les Bovetesare great for sunbathing and water sports like windsurfing and sailing. They’re also good, safe beaches for small children.
On the southern Les Rotes beaches, older children, and adult big kids, will enjoy fishing for crabs in the dark, deep rock pools or finding some perfect sea urchins – they’re a local delicacy.
Many of the beaches have been adapted to make them accessible for anyone with mobility difficulties. Els Molins and La Punta del Raset beaches have amphibian wheelchairs and volunteers on hand so anyone can take a dip in the Med.
If you’re interested in diving, San Antonio’s natural marine reserve is a paradise for scuba diving with a colourful surreal seascape hidden deep in the turquoise waters.
Jávea is situated just south of Dénia, between the San Antonio and de la Nau capes.
The town is divided into three areas, Arenal beach, port and old town. In summer a fun train runs between all three, from early in the morning until late.
The old town is worth exploring, with its Moorish narrow streets filled with shops, galleries, bars and restaurants. It’s here that you’ll find the beautiful church of San Bartolome, the post office and the market.
At the Port, there are some great tapas bars, where you can sit and watch the fishermen returning with their catch each day. Look inside the church built by fisherman who prayed for help during a storm, the inside of the roof looks just like the hull of a boat.
At Arenal beach there’s a promenade lined with Bars and Restaurants, a great place for a stroll in the early evening and you’ll enjoy browsing the craft stalls set up along the prom.
Jávea has a 20 km coastline which runs from Cabo