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Advice for Travel to Dénia, Spain

General Information about Travel to Dénia, ESP submitted by Senior Travel Genie members. Offering advice and recommendations for eating, shopping, visiting and enjoying Dénia, ESP.

Submitted by M Jones

On August 11, 2009

Spaniards are, well, enthusiastic about their food. The culture is built largely around meal times with family and friends. There are few waiters / waitresses in restaurants because there’s just no hurry. If you’re there to have a drink or a tapa (little appetizer) or a full meal, no one will rush you. But you also need to be patient as you may have to ask for your check a couple of times.

Submitted by M Jones

On August 11, 2009

Spaniards, no matter where they live, say that Dénia has the best local shrimp in the world. I suspect it’s also the most expensive, coming in at around $90 a pound. It’s a nice treat to have a few of these rare and pricey shrimp as a tapa if you’re so inclined, but there are plenty of other excellent seafood dishes to try for a fraction of the cost.

The cost of food and hotels in Spain is roughly equivalent to the prices in the U.S. There are some easy ways to stretch your dollar, including buying breakfast and lunch foods at a local grocery store, and eating bocadillos – sandwiches – from any local bar or restaurant. Bocadillos can be purchased for around 3 Euros and are often big enough for two people, with fillings of just about anything you can think of.

Submitted by M Jones

On August 7, 2009

The secret that lots of European seniors know is that Spain is an exceptional destination for “third age” travelers.

Dénia is a smaller town located on the little point that juts out into the Mediterranean between Valencia and Alicante. It’s a bit off the beaten path for tourists, but well worth the extra travel time. It’s about an hour by bus or car from either Alicante or Valencia.

The town is tucked between a gently rounded mountain called Montgó and the Mediterranean sea. Virtually any type of outdoor activity is available here. The beaches are deep and long, and run for miles and miles. But one caution for seniors – if you’re sensitive to heat, you probably want to avoid middle and southern Spain during July and August. It’s hot. Real hot. And everyone in Europe goes on...