Sorolla train station

The AVE Valencia Madrid high speed train was a very good means of linking these two regions.

Since the service started, thousands have travelled to do business in Madrid or come down to Valencia and enjoy the wide range of leisurely activities awaiting them, such as the Fallas, events such as the Tennis Open 500, the beaches at Costa Blanca and the good weather with the summer breeze.

Now, the Public Works Council brings excellent news:

From this month of June, not only Valencia is closer to Madrid in terms of time and money, but also the towns in the Marina Alta region, in the northern area of Alicante province. This means, Dénia, Jávea and the neighbouring towns.

While the building works to link Madrid and Alicante in 2012 are still in progress, Alsa will be in charge of offering the service of express buses to connect Dénia and the train station in Valencia. From this train station, users will be able to take the AVE train to Madrid.

This does not mean that the Town Halls in Costa Blanca have relaxed in their search to achieve the train route linking Gandía and Dénia. In fact, the involved town halls continue joining forces to provide this region with everyday more and more transportation options and connections.

With this initiative, the time invested to go from Madrid to Dénia is shortened to 3 ½ hours, for a very competitive price: From € 49, which is the addition of the price of the bus + the most discounted train ticket to Madrid.

The departures schedule from the Dénia station in working days is  07:15 h, 14:15 h and 17:15 h. On weekends, it is only Sundays at 18:00 h.

From Sorolla station in Valencia, the AVE departures to Madrid are weekdays at 10:35 h, 18:35 h and 21:35 h. Saturday, it is at 11:35 h and 21:35 h, while on Sundays it is at 22:50 h.

Here, you will be able to enjoy a fragment of a theatrical route that took place in Dénia, not far from Jávea.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=gvSYU0Z6voA

Carnival fiestas 2011 in March

In Spain’s Costa Blanca, February and March are the Carnival months. While most towns have their carnival fiestas in half February, others wait until the first weeks of March. That is the case of Pego, Teulada, Benidorm and Denia, just to mention a few examples.

In Teulada, the carnival fiestas ere dedicated almost exclusively to kids. They start today, with a parade with the participation of students at 15:00 h at Teulada and Moraira tonw centres.

In Denia, carnival is similar but celebrated tomorrow, on 5^th March.

In Benidorm this year, carnivals start tomorrow and last until 8th March. At 11:00 h on Saturday, the kids’ carnival parade will cover the most important street of the city. At 21:00 h, there will be the adults’ `parade.

On 8^th March at 21:30 h, the “entierro de la sardina” —sardine’s burial—takes place at Poniente Beach, and the season ends with a beautiful fireworks show.

This video shows how the Three Wise Men procession in Denia was.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=DoTpG7EJo1w

A day out in this beautiful town of Mediterranean landscapes can be a good plan if you are in Javea and want to do something different without having to travel too far.

We are talking about  Denia.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZhJFOU3BqU8

The Cap Sant Antoni

Cap Sant Antoni is located between Jávea and Dénia, in Montgó Nature Park. This spectacular cliff was recognised as a protected area in 1993.

The restrictions in motor boating and relentless tourist exploitation since 1993 have resulted in a rapid regeneration of flora and fauna. Nowadays, this hidden spot boasts lush marine vegetation and fauna, including posidonias, octopuses and gilt-head breams. The San Antoni cape is 20 m deep.

From the top of the cliff -about 150 metres above sea level- you can have fantastic views of Ibiza and the Valencia Gulf. The lighthouse is a reminder of the times when the cape was a viewpoint to spot pirates. This place also housed a hermitage that gave Sant Antoni its name.

During October and November there will be some free guided treks to the cape and its surrounding areas. For details on these excursions, click here.

The bay is only accesible by boat. However, not all boats can access this area. They need to comply with specific regulations and must hold an special permit. Scuba divers need a permit, too. It can be obtained in the Tourist Offices in Jávea. We strongly recommend you to contact an specialized scuba diving company. They will arrange everything for you. Tourist offices in Jávea and Denia have further information on the operating companies in the area.

Moors and Christians Denia

From the 10^th to the 16^th of August Denia will be celebrating the Moors and Christians Festival (Fiestas de Moros y Cristianos), in honour of San Roque. This year the Moors are captained by the Filá Amazigh and the Christians by the Filá Mozárabes.

Highlights of this year´s festivities:

- Wednesday  11^th of August: at 11.00 visit to the Residencia Santa Lucia.

- Thursday 12^th of August: at 21.00 the reception on the captain of the Moors at the “Cábila dela  Filá Amazigh”. At 23.00 the festive entrance of the captain of the Moors.

- Friday 13^th of August: 20.30 The captain of the Moors disembarks in the port of Denia. Followed by street parade to the Plaza de Consell where the Treaty of Truce is signed. Later the Dinner of “Acampada” in the Calle la Vía.

- Saturday 14^th of August: at 19.30 kids parade along the Avenida Marqués del Campo, followed by the street bands.

- Sunday 15 August: Gala Parade at 19:00.rmed battles from the port to the Plaza del Consell and 20:00 procession in honour of San Roque.

- Monday, August 16: Mass at 11:30  in honour of San Roque. At 18:15 a

Bulls in the Sea, fiestas Denia

Fiestas in Denia from the 3rd to the  11th  of July 2010, festivals and “Bous a la Mar” ( Bulls in the Sea); a tradition declared of National Tourist Interest. This is a show that is held in the mobile bullring year after year in the port; every day you can join in or simply watch  in the morning or in the afternoon. The Bous a la Mar is one of the most anticipated events for all visitors and residents of Denia.
Among the events planned in Denia Fiestas 2010  we would like to highlight:

- Bous a la Mar every day at 13:00 and 19:00 hours in the port of Denia from 4 to July 11, declared a Fiesta of National Tourist Interest.

- Musical Performances: The famous group “Seguridad  Social”,  on Friday July the 9th  at 23:00 and Rosana on Sunday July the 11th  at 22:30.

- “Correfoc”, fireworks and music on Tuesday, July the 6th  at 00:30 am on Calle Marques de Campo.

- Fireworks on  Thursday the 8th of  July at 20:30 along the Calle Marques de Campo and down to La Glorieta.

- Parade of floats,  parades and music with the participation of the Fallas commissions, entities and JLF “Festeros”. An interesting  parade held that has been declared of Touristic  Interest and is being held on Saturday July the 10th  at 19:00.

- A contest , organized by “Arte  Mediterráneo,” in the  Port on Saturday July the 10th  at 23:30.

- Nit de Foc, ( Night of Fireworks), with  fireworks organised by the company Portugues S.L. I n the Port on Sunday July the 11th  after the concert of Rosana.

The Town of Denia Celebrate the Fallas

In the town of Denia (Alicante) Fallas are a tradition, from the 16th  to the  19th  of  March a total of 11 committees plus the Local Fallera Board will  fill the town with monuments.

One of the most spectacular parts of the Fallas  in Denia are the  firework displays and the mascletaes , although one of the most popular events is the offering to the Virgen de los Desamparados, many visitors who come are fascinated by the typical costumes.

Another positive point of the Denia Fallas is that you can comfortably walk around all the Fallas monuments, and the atmosphere on the streets makes it very pleasant.

Currently there are 12 Fallas in Denia; there is the Centre one,   Les Roques,  Mar Baix, Oeste, Port-Rotes, Saladar, Diana, Paris-Pedrera, Darrere del Castell, Campaments, Camp Roig and the Falla of the Local Falla Board.

If you have not ever been to the “fallas”, you have the opportunity to do so these holidays in Denia.

Be sure not to miss the most spectacular event of all , which involves the burning of these huge monuments  on the eve of March 19th  2010 at 24.00.