martes, 14 de julio de 2020
Denia capital of the Marina Alta
We continue with the series of different posts on the populations that surround us and in order to extend and briefly reveal some of their characteristics, we continue with Denia, it is the capital of the Marina Alta region, also known as Marquesado of Denia.
Geography
The Montgó Natural Park, occupies a good part of the southern half of the term, from its feet the Cape of San Antonio extends, with its maritime reserve, the Pla de Dénia plain, this formed by quaternary erosion and alluvial materials of great fertility, where agriculture takes place. Denia is divided between low and sandy coasts, and cut-off coasts, cliffs at Las Rotas.
Denia has a coast of 20 km; and the northern beaches are wide and sandy. In the south there are rocky coves. A quality management and environmental management system has been implemented.
Communication
Through the N-332 national road it connects with Spain and Europe and with the AP-7 motorway with direct exit to the city.
History
With a history full of data and conquests Denia has traces of life since the Bronze Age, passing through the Romans, Arabs, Christians and now with the expansion of the phenomenon of mass tourism, Denia is an image of the mix of cultures and peoples that It is reflected in its architecture and the character of its people, the importance of its port has been vital in the development of this Mediterranean city.
Demography
After suffering a population decline at the beginning of the 20th century, the demographic evolution of the municipality had a radical change thanks to the tourist boom of the 1960s. Its population went from 12,185 inhabitants. in 1960 to 41,553 inhabitants in January 2015
Economy
It was a population based on agriculture, raisins, and the crisis that this precious fruit had since the beginning of the 20th century, meant a certain economic paralysis of the city. Since the 1960s, tourism has become the main economic sector in Denia, causing the disappearance of most industries and rapid urbanization.
Weather
Denia,s climate is especially mild and placid, with an annual average of 18.1ºC, winters are short and gentle, and summers long and warm. It should be noted that there is a monument near the Fishermen,s Market as a reason for the good weather in this beautiful city.
Gastronomy
Denia is part of the select group of cities named Creative City of Gastronomy by UNESCO.
Fish, seafood with the renowned and popular red shrimp, rice, dried octopus seafood casserole, mistela and raisins are the basis of excellent gastronomy, which any resident or visitor cannot refuse to taste in the innumerable establishments that furrow this population.
Parties
Denia is considered one of the cities with the most parties and celebrations in the entire European continent.
The List begins in the month of January and has no pause until December, below we make a small reference to its main celebrations.
January
Three Wise Men Parade, January 5
Pilgrimage to the hermitage of Santa Paula, January 26
February
Carnival, variable date: Saturday before Lent
Half a year of Moors and Christians, variable date; in 2010: February 27
March
Fallas 15, 16, 17, 18 and 19 March. Highlights: the Fallas plantà, the mascletà, the parades, the wreath to the Virgen de los Desamparados, the cream where the fallas are burned, concluding the party.
May
Virgen de los Desamparados, variable date: second Sunday of the month
Festivities on the street of the Holy Trinity, variable date
June
Pilgrimage of the Virgen del Rocío, Sunday following Corpus Christi
Bonfires of San Juan, from June 20 to 24
Festivities in the hermitage of San Juan, from June 20 to 24
Fiestas on Calle San Pedro June 28 and 29
Parties in the La Pedrera neighborhood June 28 and 29
July
Supervisory celebrations in honor to the Santísima Sangre and Bous a la mar, 1st fortnight of July
The day of the Blessed Blood is always celebrated on the 2nd Wednesday after Saint Peter
Los Bous a la Mar (bulls to the sea), declared a festival of National Tourist Interest.
The parade of floats, declared a Festival of Provincial Tourist Interest, takes place on the last Saturday of the festivities.
August
Moors and Christians, festivities in honor of San Roque, August 13–16 with notable celebrations such as Moorish landing, signing of the truce, children,s gala parade, gala parade, Christian landing, parliaments, battle of the harquebusier, miracle of the mist , surrender and toilet. Fireworks castle.
September
Fiestas de San Agustín in Las Rotas, last weekend of August or first of September
October November
All Saints Fair
December
Medieval Market from December 4 or 5 to 8 of the same month
Pilgrimage to the hermitage of Santa Lucia, December 13
Nit de la Llum (Night of Light), in the middle of December
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Related links
Denia 2016 Moors and Christians Festival
Costa Blanca holidays and quality of life
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External links
Denia Town Hall
Denia Tourism