Holiday homes and villas in Denia

If you are looking at houses in Denia, the first thing you should know is that there are 275 accommodations available, with an average price of 279 euros per night and the lowest at 106 euros. The offer is wide and varied: apartments predominate (938), followed by villas (141), holiday homes (134), hotels (30), private holiday homes (14) and guesthouses (11). The average category is 3.4 stars, so don't expect widespread luxury, but rather functional and well-located options.

As for the areas, the historic centre and the port are ideal if you want to walk to bars, restaurants and the market. The streets are narrow and the atmosphere is lively, but parking is difficult and noise can be noticeable in summer. The Las Marinas area, along the northern coast, is the most popular for staying in houses with a pool or villas such as Villa Marina or Ca Isaak: you have long beaches, beach bars and more tranquillity, although you will need a car for almost everything. To the south, towards Les Rotes, you will find rocky coves and clear waters, with more exclusive houses and higher prices. If you are looking for something cheaper, the Les Bassetes neighbourhood or the Montgó area offer private holiday homes such as Casa Estrella or Casa Carmen, with mountain views and ten minutes by car from the centre.

The main difference between the types of accommodation is in the space and the services. An apartment like Denia Playa III is usually cheaper and more practical for couples or small groups, with a kitchen and terrace. A villa gives you privacy, a garden and a pool, but you pay more and they usually require minimum stays of one week in high season. Guesthouses are the middle option: rooms with shared services, perfect if you don't spend much time in the accommodation. Before booking, check whether the price includes final cleaning, bed linen and towels, because some owners charge for them separately. Also check whether there is air conditioning (it is not always included in the price) and whether the pool is private or communal, because that changes the experience a lot.

Prices drop notably outside July and August. In May, June and September you find the same accommodation for 30-40% less, and the weather is still good for the beach. If your date is flexible, avoid the weeks of Fallas or Semana Santa, which also drive up rates. To get there, the most comfortable option is to fly to Alicante (about 100 km away) or Valencia (about 110 km away) and hire a car; the journey takes just over an hour. There are also buses from both cities, but they limit you for getting around the region. Within Denia, a car is almost essential if you stay on the outskirts, although in the centre you can manage with the trenet (tram) that goes to Gandía and with the urban bus. Before confirming, check whether the accommodation has a parking space included, because in summer parking on the street is an odyssey.