Dénia has two very different coastlines. North of the port run kilometres of flat sand; south of it the shore turns rocky, a run of small coves and clear water. Our villa is at the northern end, near the sand.
Les Marines
The long sandy strip north of the town, backed by the beach road and its restaurants. Shallow and gently shelving, easy for children, with Blue Flag sections and summer services. This is the classic Dénia beach day, and the closest to our villa.
Les Deveses
Further north, toward Els Poblets and Oliva, the sand widens and the crowds thin. Popular with kite- and windsurfers when the wind gets up — a wider, more open, slightly wilder version of Les Marines.
Les Rotes
South of the port the coast turns rocky. Les Rotes is a road along low cliffs with a series of small rock platforms and ladders into deep, clear water — the place to snorkel. Little or no sand; bring water shoes.
Punta Negra and Arenetes
Two of the named spots along Les Rotes: small rock-and-pebble coves, popular with divers and snorkellers, with next to no facilities. Go early for a parking space.
Good to know
- Sand and services to the north; rock, clear water and snorkelling to the south
- Les Rotes has very limited parking — arrive early, or walk or cycle from town
- The far end of Les Rotes leads on toward the Cova Tallada (its own article)
- Les Marines is a few minutes from our villa