One of our popular locations for those looking to buy a second home on the Costa Blanca is Dénia. With 20 kilometres of coastline, amazing beaches and an array of sport and social activities, Dénia is an excellent choice for those who want to move to a warmer climate with an established expat community.

Dénia has an extensive cultural offering including churches, a castle and several museums. Here is a summary of the must-see sites near your new home.

Churches

There are three main churches to visit in Dénia: iglesia de la Asunción, iglesia de San Antonio and iglesia de Nuestra Señora de Loreto. These churches can be found in the centre of town, a short walk from the marina area.

Castle and Archaeology Museum

The castle and museum are located in the centre of town and are open all year round, with opening times varying depending on the time of the year. The museum of archaeology is located within the castle and can be reached on foot from the Plaza de la Constitución in the centre of town and it can also be reached on the tourist train which you can catch from the stop located on Marqués de Campo. The museum has four rooms with exhibits showing pieces from four main periods in Spanish history: Iberian, Roman, Moorish and Christian. The Islamic bronze collection and Andalucian ceramic collections are of particular importance and note.

Museo Etnológico

With exhibits over three floors, the Ethnological Museum is located in a typical 19th century bourgeois house. Dénia grew rapidly in the 19th century thanks to its links to the raisin trade. The museum explains how the city underwent major urban development and how its growing middle-class society enjoyed the benefits of the increased wealth during this time with the arrival of the railway and natural gas just some of the new luxuries to be found there. The museum's artwork, period clothing displays and tools of the time explain how grapes were harvested, how industrialisation affected the raisin manufacturing process and what the affects of price fluctuations were on the city's strong commercial partnerships with England, northern Europe and America.

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