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Researched Updated Oct 29, 2026 Last changed Oct 31, 2026 About guide entries

Food and Drink

Best Local Dish to Try
Gambas Rojas de Dénia (Red Prawns) or Arroz a Banda 5 6
Best Food Delivery App
Glovo, Just Eat
Vegan/Vegetarian Options
Verdejo (Carrer de l'Estacio), Bio-Denia
Best Dessert Spots
Heladería Verdú (Carrer del Marqués de Campo)
Affordable Shopping Spots
Mercat Municipal de Dénia (Carrer de Magallanes) 5 26
E-commerce/Online Store
Amazon.es, El Corte Inglés
Grocery Delivery
Mercadona, Carrefour (online apps)
Bar/Nightlife Area
Carrer de la Mar or the Marina El Portet district
Local Brewery
Marina Alta coastal beers found in local 'Cervecerías'
Wine Bars
La Bodega del Puerto (Paseo Saladar)
Street Food Stalls
Els Magazinos (Gastronomic Market with 20+ stalls)
Popular International Cuisine
Republic (Denia Marina) for international/fusion

Essentials

City
Dénia, capital of the Marina Alta, in the province of Alicante, Valencian Community, Spain. 6
Population
47,261 in the 2025 municipal register. The Spanish encyclopedia says the town can reach about 200,000 people in summer. 1 6
Internet Speed
Average 100-600 Mbps (Fiber is widely available)
Currency & Banking
Euro (EUR). ECB reference on 19 October 2026: 1 EUR = 1.1225 USD (1 USD = 0.8909 EUR). Cards are widely accepted. 2 4
Tap Water
Generally safe to drink nationwide. Southern regions may have higher mineral content. 4
Power
230 V, 50 Hz, Type C and F (Europlug and Schuko). 4
SIM Card
Orange, Movistar, Vodafone and Yoigo are the main networks. Operator shops usually ask for identification. Orange Prepago 10 is 10 euro including VAT for 28 days (80 GB, with 15 GB of EU roaming), as a physical SIM or an eSIM. 3 4
Banking for Expats
Revolut and Wise accepted everywhere; Banco Sabadell for local accounts
Accommodation
Airbnb, Idealista, and local agencies like Denia Costa
Cashless Friendly
Cards are widely accepted; carry cash for smaller venues and markets. 4
Short Term Rentals
Airbnb and Booking.com; average €800-€1,200/month in low season
Budget Accommodation
Hostel Denia (approx. €25/night), Hotel Fontanella (€50/night)
Best Area to Stay for Tourists
Baix la Mar (Old fisherman's quarter) or Les Marines (Beachfront) 5
Best Area to Stay for Digital Nomads
City Center (near Marqués de Campo) or La Pedrera (quiet, views) 5 6

Working and Networking

Best Coworking Space
Micelium, Carrer del Verger 10, charges 129.95 euro before VAT for 28 consecutive days at a shared desk (157.24 euro with 21% VAT). The monthly desk options range up to 275.95 euro before VAT. Hours are Monday to Friday 08:00 to 21:00 and Saturday 08:00 to 18:00. 9 19
Best Cafe for Work
LUNAtic Denia (Port) or Mandarina (Carrer del Vicent weaved)
Networking Events
Denia Digital Nomads Meetup (check Meetup.com), ADL Denia workshops
Social Events for Expats
Expats in Denia Facebook Group; Marina Alta Business Club

Transportation

Best Taxi/Ride App
Radio Taxi Denia (+34 965 78 65 65); Uber/Cabify are limited
Bike/Scooter Rental
Denia Bikes (Carrer de l'Abadessa Olzet) - €15/day
Best Beach Nearby
Les Rotes (rocky coves) or Playa Les Marines (sandy) 5
Top Regional Airline
Vueling, Air Nostrum and Air Europa fly from Alicante-Elche (ALC). The airport page lists 40 airlines. A travel guide puts both Alicante and Valencia about 60 minutes away on the AP-7. 5 14
Top International Airline
Ryanair, easyJet, Jet2.com and Iberia all fly from Alicante-Elche. 14
Highway Access
The AP-7 (E-15), exit 62, and the N-332 both reach Dénia and link it with Valencia and Alicante. 6
Main Train/Transit Hub
The TRAM station is on Passeig del Saladar, in zone C, and it is the northern end of line 9. The full line reopened on 16 January 2023. Alicante needs a change at Benidorm onto line 1. A travel guide puts the journey at about two and a half hours; its fare note dates from 2017. 5 11
Public Transport Passes
Dénia station is in zone C. A one-zone single is 2 euro. The 10-trip pass is 9 euro from 1 October 2026, or 5.40 euro until 31 December 2026, and the 30-trip pass is 25.70 euro, or 15.40 euro in that window. The Alicante Móbilis monthly pass at 35 euro covers zone A only and does not include Dénia. BusDénia singles cost 1.65 euro; D10 is 10 euro for 10 trips and D40 is 35 euro for 40 trips valid 90 days. The reusable card costs 2 euro. 7 8 11 29
Regional Travel
Alsa runs the coast between Valencia and Alicante. The bus station is on Plaza del Archiduque Carlos. Baleària ferries leave the port for Ibiza, Palma de Mallorca, Sant Antoni and Formentera. A boat to Xàbia is 18 euro return and about 50 minutes; that listing was updated in July 2025. 5

Health and Wellness

Best Hospital
Hospital Universitario de Dénia, Partida de Beniadlà, is the public general hospital (266 beds, phone 966 429 101). The regional health department lists the same address. The map names it Hospital de Dénia. 22 23 24
Yoga & Wellness Centers
The Yoga Studio Denia (Carrer de la Mar)
Gyms & Fitness Centers
Dénia Sports Centre (Polideportivo) or Basic-Fit
Laundry Services
Lavandería Autoservicio Speed Queen (Carrer de Patricio Ferrándiz)

Culture and Attractions

Must-See Landmarks
Castell de Dénia, in the centre. A travel guide calls it 12th-century and lists an adult ticket of 3 euro, last updated in 2017. 5 25
Museums & Art Venues
Museu del Joguet is on Carrer Calderón, in the old Dénia to Carcaixent station, and the guide lists it as free (hours last updated in 2017). Museu Arqueològic is in the Palau del Governador inside the castle, included with the castle ticket. 5 28
Historical Sites
Tunel del Castillo, Roman ruins at L'Almadrava
Religious Sites
Església de l'Assumpció, on Plaça de la Constitució, is the 18th-century parish church. 5
Annual Events
Falles run from 15 to 19 March. Bous a la Mar are in the first fortnight of July, with the patronal fiestas. Moros i Cristians run from 13 to 16 August. 5 6
Cultural Districts
Baix la Mar heritage district 5 6
Theater Venues
Teatre Auditori Centre Social
Local Markets
Mercat Municipal de Dénia is on Carrer Magallanes. A 2017 travel guide puts the Monday street market on Carrer Germans Maristes from 08:00 to 13:30. A Torrecremada Park site was not on the pages opened this pass. 5 26
Music Scene
La Chica de Ayer (Live 80s/90s music)
Street Art
Murals around the Port and Tunnel entry
Cooking Classes
Dénia Gastronomía (UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy workshops)
Art Galleries
Centre d'Art L'Estació, Carrer Calderón 4, is the municipal exhibition space in the old station. The guide lists it as free, last updated in 2017, and marks the website as a dead link. 5
Historic Buildings
Ayuntamiento de Dénia (City Hall)
Local Heritage
UNESCO named Dénia a Creative City of Gastronomy on 11 December 2015. 5 6

Nature and Outdoor Activities

Nearby Nature Escapes
Parc Natural del Montgó rises to 753 m on the south side of Dénia and was declared a natural park on 16 March 1987. The park is 2,117.68 ha, and a buffer brings the protected area to 7,503.99 ha. 12
National Parks Nearby
Marjal de Pego-Oliva, between Pego and Oliva, is a natural park under Law 11/1994, a Ramsar wetland and a bird reserve. It is not a national park. Montgó is a natural park as well. No national park was named on the pages opened this pass. 12 13
Cycling/Walking Paths
Via Verde de Dénia (6km flat path to Els Poblets)
Scenic Viewpoints
Torre del Gerro, on Carrer de la Via Làctia about 5 km southeast of the old town, is a 16th-century watchtower above Les Rotes. The tower is not generally open. 5 27
Birdwatching Locations
Marina de Dénia coastline and Molinell River
Bonfire-Friendly Spots
Not permitted on beaches; use designated BBQ areas in Montgó camping zones

Other Services and Amenities

Parcel Delivery Service
Correos (Carrer del Pare Pere), SEUR, MRW
Tech Repair Services
Informática Dénia (Carrer de Diana)
Table Tennis Spots
Polideportivo Municipal Dénia
Language Classes
TLC Dénia (Carrer de Barbacana)
Libraries & Study Spots
Biblioteca Pública Municipal (Carrer de Sant Josep)
Community Centers
Juventud Dénia (Ronda de les Muralles)
Gaming Lounges
Limited; mostly internet cafes like Locutorio Diana
Casino & Gaming Halls
Luckia Slots Dénia (Carrer del Marqués de Campo)

Business

Studio Purchase Price (City Center)
Fotocasa asking prices in October 2026 put Centro Urbano at 2,836 euro per square metre. The index is not split by size. A 40 square metre studio at that rate is 113,440 euro. The whole-town figure that month was 3,727 euro, pulled up by the beaches. 10
Studio Purchase Price (Outside City)
La Xara and La Sella, a village district of Dénia, were 2,703 euro per square metre in the same October 2026 Fotocasa index. A 40 square metre example is 108,120 euro. 10
1-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
Same October 2026 Fotocasa asking price for Centro Urbano, 2,836 euro per square metre. A 60 square metre flat at that rate is 170,160 euro. 10
1-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
La Xara and La Sella were 2,703 euro per square metre in October 2026. A 60 square metre flat at that rate is 162,180 euro. 10
2-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
Same October 2026 Fotocasa asking price for Centro Urbano, 2,836 euro per square metre. An 80 square metre flat at that rate is 226,880 euro. 10
2-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
La Xara and La Sella were 2,703 euro per square metre in October 2026. An 80 square metre flat at that rate is 216,240 euro. 10
Corporate Tax
The standard corporate income tax rate is 25%. A newly created company that carries on a business pays 15% in the first tax period with a profit and in the next one. 18
Dividend Withholding Tax
19% withholding on dividends. Savings income, including dividends, is then taxed on a 19% to 30% scale. 16
Tax System
Residents are taxed on worldwide income. Residence is more than 183 days in the calendar year, or having Spain as the main base of activities or economic interests. 16 17
Highest Income Tax Bracket
The state withholding scale reaches 47% above 300,000 euro. The country tax profile puts the effective top, with the regional share, at about 54%. 16
VAT
21% (IVA) 19
Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) Rules
Yes. They apply when a Spanish resident holds more than 50% of a foreign entity that is taxed at less than 75% of the equivalent Spanish tax. 20
Property Tax
IBI, the local real-estate tax, is charged every year on the cadastral value. The rate is set by the town. 19
Property Transaction Tax
On a resale in the Valencian Community, transfer tax is 9% for deeds from 1 June 2026, or 11% when the property or the right is worth over 1 million euro. A new home is charged VAT instead, and the reduced VAT rate on dwellings is 10%. 15 19
Attractive Tax System for Digital Nomads
Employed remote workers with the international telework visa can opt into the inbound regime: withholding is 24% on employment income up to 600,000 euro and 47% above that, for the year of the move and the next five, if they were not resident in the previous five years. It is not a flat tax on every kind of income. 21

About these guide entries

Method
Researched
Last updated
Oct 29, 2026
Last changed
Oct 31, 2026

Checked against the sources below and compared with similar cities. Numbers in the list point to these sources.

  1. INE municipal register, Dénia 47,261 in 2025Official
  2. ECB reference rate on 19 October 2026, 1 euro = 1.1225 US dollarsOfficial
  3. Orange Prepago 10, 10 euro for 28 daysOfficial
  4. Wikivoyage Spain, plugs, tap water, cards and mobile networksSecondary
  5. Wikivoyage DéniaSecondary
  6. Spanish Wikipedia DéniaReference
  7. TRAM Alicante fares from 1 October 2026Official
  8. TRAM temporary fares through 31 December 2026Official
  9. Micelium shared desk from 129.95 euro a month before VATOfficial
  10. Fotocasa Dénia asking prices, October 2026Index
  11. Spanish Wikipedia, Dénia TRAM station in zone CReference
  12. Montgó natural parkOfficial
  13. Marjal de Pego-Oliva natural parkOfficial
  14. Aena list of airlines at Alicante-ElcheOfficial
  15. Valencian transfer tax, 9 percent from 1 June 2026Official
  16. PwC Spain personal income tax, reviewed 30 June 2026Secondary
  17. PwC Spain tax residence, more than 183 daysSecondary
  18. PwC Spain corporate income tax, general rate 25 percentSecondary
  19. PwC Spain VAT, dwellings at 10 percent, and local property taxSecondary
  20. PwC Spain controlled foreign company rulesSecondary
  21. Tax agency page on the inbound workers regimeOfficial
  22. Health ministry, Hospital Universitario de DéniaOfficial
  23. Dénia health department, Partida de BeniadlàOfficial
  24. OpenStreetMap Hospital de DéniaSecondary
  25. OpenStreetMap Castell de DéniaSecondary
  26. OpenStreetMap Mercat Municipal de DéniaSecondary
  27. OpenStreetMap Torre del GerroSecondary
  28. OpenStreetMap Museu del JoguetSecondary
  29. BusDénia single and multi-trip ticket pricesOfficial

Change history

    • Method Generated Researched
    • 1-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center) Approx. €2,900 per m² (e.g., 60 m² = €174,000) Same October 2026 Fotocasa asking price for Centro Urbano, 2,836 euro per square metre. A…
    • 1-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City) Approx. €2,100 per m² (e.g., 60 m² = €126,000) La Xara and La Sella were 2,703 euro per square metre in October 2026. A 60 square metre…
    • 2-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center) Approx. €2,700 per m² (e.g., 80 m² = €216,000) Same October 2026 Fotocasa asking price for Centro Urbano, 2,836 euro per square metre. An…
    • 2-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City) Approx. €1,900 per m² (e.g., 80 m² = €152,000) La Xara and La Sella were 2,703 euro per square metre in October 2026. An 80 square metre…
    • Annual Events Fallas in March; Bous a la Mar in July Falles run from 15 to 19 March. Bous a la Mar are in the first fortnight of July, with the…
    34 more changes
    • Art Galleries Galeria d'Art L'Estacio Centre d'Art L'Estació, Carrer Calderón 4, is the municipal exhibition space in the old…
    • Attractive Tax System for Digital Nomads Beckham Law (24% flat tax) or the Spanish Digital Nomad Visa (specific tax benefits) Employed remote workers with the international telework visa can opt into the inbound…
    • Best Coworking Space Knowhere Denia (Carrer Foramur, 12) - €15/day, €150/month Micelium, Carrer del Verger 10, charges 129.95 euro before VAT for 28 consecutive days at…
    • Best Hospital Hospital de Dénia-Marina Salud (Partida Beniadlà) Hospital Universitario de Dénia, Partida de Beniadlà, is the public general hospital (266…
    • Cashless Friendly Yes, cards and Apple Pay accepted in 95% of establishments Cards are widely accepted; carry cash for smaller venues and markets.
    • City Denia, Alicante, Spain Dénia, capital of the Marina Alta, in the province of Alicante, Valencian Community…
    • Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) Rules Yes, strict transparency rules (Transparencia Fiscal Internacional) Yes. They apply when a Spanish resident holds more than 50% of a foreign entity that is…
    • Corporate Tax 25% (Standard Spanish rate; 15% for new companies for 2 years) The standard corporate income tax rate is 25%. A newly created company that carries on a…
    • Currency & Banking 1 EUR ≈ 1.09 USD. Major banks: CaixaBank, Banco Santander (Carrer del Marqués de Campo) Euro (EUR). ECB reference on 19 October 2026: 1 EUR = 1.1225 USD (1 USD = 0.8909 EUR)…
    • Dividend Withholding Tax 19% - 28% for residents 19% withholding on dividends. Savings income, including dividends, is then taxed on a 19%…
    • Highest Income Tax Bracket 47% (over €300,000) The state withholding scale reaches 47% above 300,000 euro. The country tax profile puts…
    • Highway Access AP-7 (Autopista del Mediterráneo) connecting to Valencia and Alicante The AP-7 (E-15), exit 62, and the N-332 both reach Dénia and link it with Valencia and…
    • Local Heritage UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy designation UNESCO named Dénia a Creative City of Gastronomy on 11 December 2015.
    • Local Markets Monday Street Market (Torrecremada Park) Mercat Municipal de Dénia is on Carrer Magallanes. A 2017 travel guide puts the Monday…
    • Main Train/Transit Hub Denia Tram Station (Line 9 to Benidorm/Alicante) The TRAM station is on Passeig del Saladar, in zone C, and it is the northern end of line…
    • Museums & Art Venues Museu del Joguet (Toy Museum), Museu Arqueològic Museu del Joguet is on Carrer Calderón, in the old Dénia to Carcaixent station, and the…
    • Must-See Landmarks Castillo de Denia (11th-century castle) Castell de Dénia, in the centre. A travel guide calls it 12th-century and lists an adult…
    • National Parks Nearby Marjal de Pego-Oliva (Wetlands) Marjal de Pego-Oliva, between Pego and Oliva, is a natural park under Law 11/1994, a…
    • Nearby Nature Escapes Montgó Natural Park (hiking trails) Parc Natural del Montgó rises to 753 m on the south side of Dénia and was declared a…
    • Population 45,000 (increases to 200,000 in summer) 47,261 in the 2025 municipal register. The Spanish encyclopedia says the town can reach…
    • Power 230V, 50Hz, 🔌 Type C/F sockets 230 V, 50 Hz, Type C and F (Europlug and Schuko).
    • Property Tax IBI (Impuesto sobre Bienes Inmuebles) – approx. €200-€600/year IBI, the local real-estate tax, is charged every year on the cadastral value. The rate is…
    • Property Transaction Tax 10% ITP (Transfer Tax) for resale; 10% VAT for new builds On a resale in the Valencian Community, transfer tax is 9% for deeds from 1 June 2026, or…
    • Public Transport Passes Bono Oro card for DeniBus; TRAM cards for regional travel Dénia station is in zone C. A one-zone single is 2 euro. The 10-trip pass is 9 euro from 1…
    • Regional Travel ALSA Bus to Valencia/Alicante (€12); Balearia Ferry to Ibiza/Mallorca (€60+) Alsa runs the coast between Valencia and Alicante. The bus station is on Plaza del…
    • Religious Sites Iglesia de la Asunción (Plaza de la Constitución) Església de l'Assumpció, on Plaça de la Constitució, is the 18th-century parish church.
    • SIM Card Movistar, Orange, Vodafone; €15-20 for 50GB-100GB prepaid Orange, Movistar, Vodafone and Yoigo are the main networks. Operator shops usually ask for…
    • Scenic Viewpoints Mirador de les Rotes / Torre del Gerro Torre del Gerro, on Carrer de la Via Làctia about 5 km southeast of the old town, is a…
    • Studio Purchase Price (City Center) Approx. €3,200 per m² (e.g., 40 m² = €128,000) Fotocasa asking prices in October 2026 put Centro Urbano at 2,836 euro per square metre…
    • Studio Purchase Price (Outside City) Approx. €2,200 per m² (e.g., 40 m² = €88,000) La Xara and La Sella, a village district of Dénia, were 2,703 euro per square metre in the…
    • Tap Water Safe but high mineral content; most locals prefer bottled or filtered water Generally safe to drink nationwide. Southern regions may have higher mineral content.
    • Tax System Worldwide income basis for residents (>183 days) Residents are taxed on worldwide income. Residence is more than 183 days in the calendar…
    • Top International Airline Ryanair, EasyJet, Iberia Ryanair, easyJet, Jet2.com and Iberia all fly from Alicante-Elche.
    • Top Regional Airline Vueling (flying from Alicante-Elche ALC or Valencia VLC) Vueling, Air Nostrum and Air Europa fly from Alicante-Elche (ALC). The airport page lists…

    fix pass. Currency & Banking keeps the unchanged country exchange rate with shared wording; Tap Water uses the prep’s nationwide safety and mineral-content qualification; Cashless Friendly uses the prep’s cards and small-venue cash advice. Best Coworking Space clarifies that 129.95 euro before VAT buys 28 days, or 157.24 euro including VAT, and its address and hours were confirmed. Public Transport Passes replaces the old 1.50 euro bus single with 1.65 euro, adds D10 at 10 euro, D40 at 35 euro for 40 trips in 90 days and the 2 euro card. Other country figures remain aligned with the prep. Dated venue details and the unsupported nomad-area recommendation are explicitly listed as not verified. Research attribution and verification date updated. (en.wikivoyage.org, micelium.es, busdenia.com)

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