--- title: "Day Trip from Jávea to Denia – Castle, Port, Tapas" description: "Day trip from Jávea to Denia: how to get there, what to see, where to eat. Castle, marina and one of Spain's best food scenes." lang: en json-ld: | [ [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "BreadcrumbList", "itemListElement": [ { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 1, "name": "About Jávea", "item": "https://www.villasjavea.com/about-javea" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 2, "name": "Day Trips", "item": "https://www.villasjavea.com/day-trips" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 3, "name": "Day Trip from Jávea to Denia", "item": "https://www.villasjavea.com/day-trips/denia" } ] }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Article", "headline": "Day Trip from Jávea to Denia", "description": "Day trip from Jávea to Denia: how to get there, what to see, where to eat. 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[](/)[About Jávea](/about-javea) [Day Trips](/day-trips) Day Trip from Jávea to Denia Navigate sections Explore Jávea [Areas](/areas) [Beaches](/beaches) [Attractions](/attractions) [Activities & tours](/activities) [Sports & outdoor](/sports) [Food & drinks](/food-drinks) [For kids & families](/for-families) [Practical tips](/practical-tips) [Events](/events) [Day trips](/day-trips) [Day Trip from Jávea to Denia](/day-trips/denia)[Day Trip from Jávea to Moraira](/day-trips/moraira)[Day Trip from Jávea to Valencia](/day-trips/valencia)[View all](/day-trips) [Winter stays](/winter-stays) Denia (Dénia) sits 15 km north of Jávea and makes a perfect half-day or full-day trip. It's a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy with one of the best food scenes in Valencia, a hilltop castle and a buzzing marina. Drive yourself (15 min along the CV-735) or take the local bus from Jávea port. Parking is easy near the marina. ## Top things to do in Denia - Castillo de Dénia – hilltop castle with sea views, €5 entry - Old town fishermen's quarter (Baix la Mar) - Marina and yacht harbour - Les Rotes coastline – rocky coves perfect for snorkelling - Plaça del Convent for tapas ## Where to eat Denia is famous for gambas rojas (red prawns) and rice dishes. Top picks: Quique Dacosta (3 Michelin stars) for tasting menus; El Baret de Miquel for creative tapas; Bodega Aldebarán for traditional Valencian rice. ## How to get there By car: 15 min via CV-735, free parking near the marina. By bus: Autocares Carrió Línea 6 from Jávea port. By ferry: weekly summer ferries to Ibiza and Mallorca depart from Denia. ## Best time to visit Denia Year-round destination. Tuesday morning is market day (one of the biggest on the Costa Blanca). Bonfire Night (Hogueras de San Juan, 24 June) is spectacular. ## Frequently asked questions ### How far is Denia from Jávea? ### What is Denia famous for? ### Best restaurant in Denia? ### Can I visit Denia by bus from Jávea? ### Are there ferries from Denia? ## More about day trips [ ### Day Trip from Jávea to Moraira Moraira is Jávea's elegant southern neighbour – a yachting village with sandy beaches, just 20 minutes away. Read more about Day Trip from Jávea to Moraira ](/day-trips/moraira)[ ### Day Trip from Jávea to Valencia Spain's third city, Valencia, makes a fantastic full-day trip from Jávea. Read more about Day Trip from Jávea to Valencia ](/day-trips/valencia) ## Base yourself in Jávea Use Jávea as your base for day trips to Denia and beyond. Browse villas and apartments with secure parking. 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