Denia Spain

13-08-2007

 Vacation trip to Denia

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Going to some vacations and relaxation is my favorite leisure after doing clutters of work. And before going to the final decision, I drench myself thinking what could be the nicest place to land for a vacation. I usually bring my fingers on the keyboard of my personal computer asking for information about the best places in the world where I can lay my retreat. And then suddenly the country of Spain particularly in DENIA gave me the satisfaction I need and I have been looking for.

Though it is still a planned in going there I already love the place, where I obviously discover it through their information site. The place has a remarkably beautiful scenery panorama though I’ve only seen it to the picture imposed in their site. I wonder how it will look like if I visit it personally. I know it would be great as the picture has shown. I love the population it has since it is not that crowded unlike the other countries. It has only 400, 000 folks living the reason why I am so excited to visit the place. And take note that the population only rises when summer vacation is near. Foreigners and white people mostly drench themselves to Denia’s convincing beaches. Oh!!! I love it really!!

You know, I am a type of vegetarian human being. I love eating veggies but it doesn’t mean I already discriminating beefs. I actually love them both, and I am stunned when Denia have it both! How lucky I am then going there. Denia has a vast area of green vegetables and rich cattle ranches. Most of their specialties serves fresh and healthy. No reason why more comments of the visitors are all advantageous. I cannot wait to flock here and witness myself the paradise it takes. How lucky the folks living here owning this gigantic lovely paradise.

It is easy to sail going there since ferries are available daily. And trains are also always to the rescue whenever I need them. Ohh sounds cool to me!! And if you have your own car as the information said, you can have the tour but just be sure you have the right map with you. And take note, during the month of July they commemorate the holy week festival where you can witness the monstrous papier maches being erected and be ablaze with fire. In this month also celebrated the bull’s in the sea. I wonder what they will do with the bulls in the sea. Hmmm… sounds interesting! I want to witness it eagerly.

And the foods in the restaurants! Wow!! That would definitely taste good! Fried squid knowingly name Calamari, rib steak, potatoes and eggs and more. Ohh… I think I will be gaining more weight going to this place. Or maybe I forget to think that I am vegetarian. Well, you could not just resist the type of foods they served. All contained nutrients to think that most of their foods are mixed with olive oil. I can’t wait to have a sun bathing to their beaches; I’ve seen more pictures of foreigners who really enjoyed what they are doing. In this coming break of mine, it will be my time to emerge and enjoy this haven paradise.


07-08-2007

 Going to Denia

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DENIA is located in the northern part of Alicante in Spain. It has a total of 20 kilometers of coastline. It has a population of only about 34,000 people. This will double during summer when British expatriates flock here for their annual vacation of about two months. Surely, the British must be a bunch to be thanked for. They have swelled the pockets of the Denia economy. The climate here is usually sunny with throughout the year with an average temperature of 19 degrees Celsius. There are approximately 300 sunshine days all year round. It is recognized by the World Health Organization as one of the world’s healthiest places. A rocky fort can be seen overlooking the marina below. There are also Iberian ruins in the hillsides nearby. In the days of Al Andalus, Denia served as the capital of a taifa kingdom which extends all the way to Ibiza. This is when the fortress was built. It was used and restored by the French during their turn to conquer Denia.

There is a daily ferry going back and forth to Ibiza and Formentera from Denia. You can also get there by train and by bus from Alicante, Madrid and Valencia. Since Denia is part of continental Europe, you can go there with your own car provided you have the right papers. The traveling time from Amsterdam to Denia takes 22 hours. If you’re coming in from the air, the two airports are located in Valencia and Alicante. Jet cruises are also available from Madrid or Barcelona. There are three Spanish carriers and one German carrier servicing these air routes. From Alicante or Valencia, you will still have 100 kilometers to go.
Its main festival is the Holy Week festival where gigantic papier maches are erected and set on fire. In July, another popular festival, the Bulls at the Sea, is celebrated.

In this scheme, bulls are set free on a narrow street leading to the Mediterranean Sea. Beaches here are divided into two – the sandy beach and the rocky beach. In one of those beaches, there is a yacht club. It has 601 slips, diesel, boat maintenance, cranes, and cleaning and antifouling facilities. Aside from the swimming, leisure activities usually concentrated in the sandy beach are windsurfing and sunbathing. In the rocky beach you will find numerous diving resorts. These diving resorts employ with them certified diving instructors and crash courses in diving are offered from beginners to advanced. When you dive or snorkel, you will find lots of fauna below – fishes, squids, octopuses, sea urchins, etc. You can also play golf in Denia if you want. Then there’s the Montgo Natural Park. It is a hiker’s lover and Montgo Natural Park features lemon and orange groves. From the peak, one can clearly see Ibiza in the distance.

Some of the most popular dishes served in Denia restaurants are fried squid called calamari, rib steak, potatoes and eggs and a local wine to pamper your digestion process. Remember, there are lots of good wine available in Spain.


About

Enveloped between Valencia and Alicante on the Spanish Mediterranean coast known as Costa Blanca, the City of Denia lies in a natural port on the slopes of Montgo - a hill dominated by an ancient castle. Denia is a picturesque city where the sun shines year-round. It has a resident population of roughly 40,000 but this number increases in the summer months when vacationers from around the globe flock to this charming city. Breathtakingly beautiful with its unspoiled beaches, hidden coves, rugged coastline, lush vegetation, rich heritage and warm and friendly locals, Denia is truly a piece of paradise on earth.

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