Useful information
Emergency phone: 112. In Spain, 112 is the general number for contacting the emergency services. It covers all kinds of emergencies (health, accidents, situations of risk, police, fire, coast guard, search and rescue services, etc.).
Internet. Unlimited free fast internet WiFi is available in this apartment. The password is supplied in the QR code posted in the living room, along with another QR code with the address of this web page.
Food stores. See the supermarkets and food stores near you and open hours in the following link
Tourist information office. Located two blocks from your location on Plaza del Consell (exiting right). Additional information here. Hours: Monday to Friday: From 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (13:30 h) and from 4:00 p.m. (16:30 h) to 7:30 p.m. (19:30 h). Saturday: From 9: 30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. (13: 30 h). Summer hours (July 1- August 31): Monday to Sunday: From 9.30 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. (13.45 h) and from 5:00 p.m. (17:00 h) to 8:00 p.m. (20:00 h).
Drinking water. Tap water is potable and can be consumed directly from the tap. However, it is classified as Hard Water since in contains 400-600 parts per million of hardness expressed as calcium carbonate. This is characteristic of all the Mediterranean coast of Spain. Some people prefer drinking bottled water.
Electricity and plugs. As in most of Europe: 230 Volts, 50 Hertz with a two-pin connector (Euro plug type C). If you come from the United Kingdom, Australia, Asia, North, Central and South America, bring an appropriate converter for the plug and voltage if necessary. Most phone chargers admit both, 110 and 230 V. Check the label of your device for the voltage range admitted.
Health. The Dénia public hospital, Hospital de Dénia, also known as Hospital Marina Salud (Bus L4) is located at Ave. Marina Alta w/n, Dénia. Phone +34 966 429 000. It is the principal health center of the Marina Alta district. Emergencies: Call 112. There are also private hospitals and health centers. Information about private health centers can be consulted here.
Pharmacy. Closest to your place: Farmacia Ferreres. Plaza de la Constitución 3. Three blocks (180 m, 2 min walk) from your place at Loreto 29. Hours: Monday to Friday 9:00-14:00 and 16:30-20:30. Sundays: closed. For 24-hour pharmacies in Dénia check here or alternatively here. Locations can be consulted in the Map here.
Official time. Spain follows CET (Central European Time) (UTC+1). Spain switches in Summer to CEST (Central European Summer Time) (UTC+2) from the last Sunday in March (+1 hour at 02:00 hours) to the last Sunday in October (-1 hour at 03:00 hours). Usually time is given in a 24 hour format.
Parking. The old city of Dénia is full of pedestrian and narrow streets, so taking the car to know the old city is not the best option. Park your car and walk around the old city. Once you are in Loreto 29-3 most of the important places to go are at walking distance. Some parking locations can be consulted in the Map here.
Free parking. There are two small public free parking lots close to your place: One with entrance/exit at Calle del Colombaire and Calle d’Elena Morand (approximately 30 places, 350 m, 5 minute walk); and other at Av. de Valencia 15 with Av. de Gandia (approximately 25 places. 290 m, 4 min walk). There are some free parking spaces at less than a 11 min walk at: Parking Miguel Hernández, Carrer Mira-Rosa 2 (750 m, 10 min walk, 200 places); Ronda de les Muralles 375 (Antigüo Instituto, 30 places).
Other free parking. Also, there is free parking at Parking Entrada de Dénia, Av. de Valencia (550 m, 7 min walk, 100 parking spaces), on the right before the roundabout as you enter the city, across the Repsol service station; and a little farther away at Camí de Sant Joan, 1 and 2 (900 m, 12 min walk,about 350 places), close to Joan Fuster Ave. Also, Parking Torrecremada (1000 places, 800 m, 12 min walk) at Carrer Germans Maristes 13-23. Parking Av. Montgó. Entrance at Carrer José Oliver 6 or Av. del Montgó 26 (300 places, 900 m 13 min walk). For additional free parking check here.
Parking at the beaches: Close to Punta del Raset (free): Carrer Ausias March 52 and 22. Parking Punta del Raset, (Paid parking, 800 places, CV 730, 11); Les Rotes (139 places), with free bus service to Arenetes beach in the high season.
Paid private parking is available at: La Vía Parking (469 places, Carrer de la Via, w/n), 500 m, 6 min walk. Parking Publico (Calle Manuel Sánchis Guarner con Ronda de les Muralles, 700 m, 9 min walk). Moll Vell Car Park (369 places, Carrer Castell d’Olimbroi 3), 950 m, 15 min walk. For more information and maps check here.
ATMs-Banks. There are several ATMs at walking distance from your location. There are many of them on Marqués de Campo street: BBVA (#29); Banco Santander -Smart Red (#39); Bakinter (#30); Banca March (#46); Caixabank (#7). Other: Sabadell (Av. Joan Fuster 28-open 24 hours); Deutsche Bank (Carrer de Diana 4); Cash Zone (Av. Miguel Henández 6). Closing hours are variable, usually from 14:00 to 14:30. Map here.
Taxi. Radio Taxi Dénia: Calle Cándida Carbonell 5 with C. Marqués de Campo 35. +34 96 642 44 44. Credit/Debit cards accepted. Telephone number of other taxi lines. Map here.
Buses. Serviced by Denibus. Explanada Cervantes bus stop on CV-730 near Museo de La Mar in the port area is a hub for transfer of lines L1, L2 and L4. General fare: €1.50 ; 10-trip Bono Bús €12 (sold in the bus). There are discounts for pensioners and large families. There is a free Touristic Train to Les Rotes beach in summer. Lines Timetable.
Bus Lines:
- L1: From Explanada Cervantes to Les Arenetes beach (with stop at Marineta Cassiana beach);
- L2: From Explanada Cervantes bus stop to Els Molins beach (Nova Dénia, 16 stops), with transfer to L3 at the end of the route (Nova Dénia). Stops at Punt El Raset, Les Marines and Les Bovetes beaches. Frequency in summer: every 30 minutes;
- L3: From Els Molins (Nova Dénia) to Les Deveses beach ending at Santa Ana beach near the border with Oliva at Río Racons;
- L4: From Explanada Cervantes to Hospital de Dénia with stops on Avenues: Patricio Ferrándiz, Alicante, Valencia, Calle Madrigueres, Tanatorio and Hospital de Dénia.
- Circular Line (planned). In addition to the four lines the municipality has planned a Circular Line around the old city in Summer. See map and stops.
Public Library. Located two blocks (90 m) from your place (Carrer Sant Josep, 6). Loan service: books, magazines, audiovisual material (DVD and PC) and audio material (CD). Newspaper library: consultation of the daily press and different magazine titles.. Hours: 8:30 to 21:00. Saturdays (10:00-13:30; July and August closed). Sundays closed. More information here
Religious Services. There are churches of several denominations (Map here):
- Catholic Churches close to your location:
Iglesia de la Asunción de Dénia. Plaza de la Constitución (170 m, 2 min walk), two blocks from your location): Masses: Monday through Friday at 8:00 pm (20 h). Sundays and days of obligation at 10, 12 and 20 h.
Iglesia Nuestra Señora de Loreto, Sant Narcis street, 3, at Calle Loreto with Calle Sant Narcis (39 m, 1 min walk). Monday through Saturday: 9 am. Sundays: 9 am. - Anglican Congregation of Dénia. Carretera Provincial del Barranc del Monyo, 22-34, 03700 Dénia. Eucharist: Sunday at 12:00 h. Phone: 711 061 864.
- The Evangelical Baptist Church The Trinity. Dénia Church. C/ Patricio Ferrandiz 30 – 03700 Dénia. Service: Sundays 11:30 am. Phone: 965 786 472.
- Other Christian religions, please call for information. Iglesia Bautista (Baptist) Monte Sion. Evangelical Baptist Church. Av. de Joan Fuster, 11A · Phone: 658 90 32 81. IPUE Dénia. Iglesia Pentecostal Unida de Europa. Carrer del Verger 1, Phone: 722 55 58 04.
- Muslim. Mosque. Centro Cultural Islámico Annor de Dénia. Carrer Forn d’ Algarra, 15, 03700 Dénia.
Electric cars. Public charging stations (plugshare)
The electric car charging stations in Dénia (Map here) are usually small with few connectors. Some of them are listed here:
- Iberdrola Charging Station. Moll de la Pansa (Ferry Terminal)
- PowerGo Charging Station, Carrer de Mabre 8, between Burger King and ALDI
- Repsol Station. Av. de Valencia, 44
- Iberdrola Charging Station. Camí de la Bota 8
- Carrer Maria Ibars 1 C/ Av Montgó
- Iberdrola Charging Station. Av. Marquesat C/ Abu-s-Salt
- Iberdrola Charging Station. Pg. del Saladar, 6,
- Sorts de la Mar A 9 (Hotel)
- Repsol Station. Partida Madrigueres Sud 8
- Iberdrola Charging Station.Carrer Mestre Moncho, in front of the bus station
- A large Powerdot Charging Station is located near AP-7 and N-332 (Centro Comercial de La Marina), Av. Costa Blanca, 1, Ondara, Alicante. (several providers including Tesla).
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