Dénia

Dénia
Denia
View of Dénia from the Montgó out to sea
Interactive map of Dénia
Dénia
Location of Dénia
Dénia
Dénia (Valencian Community)
Dénia
Dénia (Spain)
Coordinates: 38°50′40″N 0°6′40″E / 38.84444°N 0.11111°E / 38.84444; 0.11111
Country Spain
Autonomous community Valencian Community
ProvinceAlicante
ComarcaMarina Alta
Judicial districtDénia
Government
 • Alcalde (Mayor)Vicent Grimalt (PSOE)
Area
 • Total
66.2 km2 (25.6 sq mi)
Elevation
22 m (72 ft)
Population
 (2025-01-01)
 • Total
47,261
 • Density714/km2 (1,850/sq mi)
DemonymsDénian
denier, -a (Val.)
dianense (Sp.)
Official language(s)
Linguistic areaValencian
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
03700
WebsiteOfficial website

Dénia, also known as Denia, is a historical coastal city and municipality in the province of Alicante, Spain, on the Costa Blanca halfway between Alicante and Valencia, and the capital and judicial seat of the comarca of Marina Alta. Denia's historical heritage has been influenced by Iberian, Greek, Roman, Islamic, Napoleonic and Christian civilizations. As of 2024, it had a population of 49,700, although this is more than doubled by tourism during the summer months.