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The best beaches in Dénia: complete guide 2026 and how to get there

J. Justo Moncho

Journalist
January 01 from 2026 - 12: 00

With a coastline of over 20 kilometers, Dénia is a true paradise on the Costa Blanca. In the north, the extensive beaches of fine sand Marines They are perfect for enjoying with the family. In the south, the rocky coves of Les Rotes They open onto the Cabo de San Antonio Marine Reserve, offering spectacular seabeds for snorkeling.

These are the best beaches in Dénia, updated with the services and new features for the 2026 season:

Punta del Raset Beach (El Cagarritar)

It is the closest beach to the city center, beginning immediately after the port area. It is one of the widest in the city, stretching 600 meters, and boasts significant natural value thanks to its protected dunes. It retains its prestigious status in 2025. Blue flag.

Services

  • Blue Flag: Yes.
  • Beach type: Fine sand.
  • Parking: Simple (public and private in the immediate vicinity).
  • Accessibility: Beach adapted with bathing point for people with reduced mobility.
  • Leisure: beach barsChildren's games, volleyball nets and lifeguard service.

Location

It is located a few meters from the town center, being the first beach on the northern coast. It is ideal for walking from the port.

Access all the information here: Playa Punta del Raset.

Beach of Les Albaranes

Located next to the Punta del RasetLes Albaranes is approximately 500 meters long. It is known for its family atmosphere and for hosting the Library, a free reading service by the sea that is highly valued by the locals.

Services

  • Blue Flag: Yes.
  • Beach type: Sand.
  • Biblioplatja: Yes, we have a book lending service during the summer.
  • Sports: Volleyball facilities and CP Football Beach.
  • Surveillance: Lifeguard service active during peak season.

Location

It is easily accessible via the entrances to the Les Marines road closest to the city.

Access all the information here: Playa Les Albaranes.

Les Marines Beach

It's one of the longest and most well-known stretches of beach. It shouldn't be confused with the entire northern area; this beach encompasses popular spots like Blay Beach and Les Brises. It's ideal for spending the whole day there, thanks to the many restaurants and bars nearby.

Services

  • Blue Flag: Yes.
  • Beach type: Sand.
  • Parking: Easy in areas like Les Bassetes.
  • Accessibility: It has an area adapted for bathing.
  • Restoration: High concentration of beach bars and restaurants.

Location

It extends for several kilometers past the El Raset area, with multiple signposted access points.

Beach of Les Bovetes

It is one of the most popular beaches in Dénia, stretching 1.800 meters. Its proximity to the Les Fonts shopping center makes it very convenient for beachgoers looking for shops and services within easy reach.

Services

  • Blue Flag: Yes.
  • Beach type: Sand.
  • Accessibility: Adapted bathing point (Amphibious chair).
  • Surveillance: Lifeguard and safety station.
  • Leisure: Rental of hammocks and marine scooters.

Location

Its main and most convenient access is located in the Les Fonts shopping centre.

Access all the information here: Playa Les Bovetes.

Playa Els Molins

Located at kilometer 5,4 of the Les Marines road, this beach is much less crowded than the others. Its large size and clean waters make it perfect for those seeking tranquility.

Services

  • Blue Flag: Yes.
  • Beach type: Sand.
  • Parking: Relatively easy in the adjacent streets.
  • Adapted bathroom: No.
  • Surveillance: Yes, during the summer season.

Location

It is located in the Nova Dénia area, away from the main urban center.

Access all the information here: Playa Els Molins.

L'Almadrava beach

This pebble and sand beach is known for its crystal-clear waters. Following recent coastal regeneration efforts, l'Almadrava has improved in quality and is ideal for complete relaxation away from the hustle and bustle.

Services

  • Blue Flag: No.
  • Beach type: Small stones and sand.
  • Accessibility: It has an adapted bathroom point (recent addition).
  • Surveillance: Yes, lifeguard service.
  • Ambient: Very quiet and not crowded.

Location

It is located between kilometer 7,8 and 10,8 of the Les Marines area.

Access all the information here: Beach L'Almadrava.

Playa Les Deveses

It is Dénia's northernmost beach and has regained its splendor after the completion of regeneration works. Stretching for almost 3 kilometers, it now offers a wide area of ​​sand protected by new breakwaters.

Services

  • Blue Flag: Yes (Recovered after the works).
  • Beach type: Sand.
  • Parking: Relatively simple.
  • Leisure: Very popular for practicing nautical sports such as windsurfing and kitesurfing.

Location

It is located at the final stretch of the Les Marines road, bordering the municipality of Oliva.

Access all the information here: Playa Les Deveses.

Marineta Cassiana Beach

Located in the southern part of town, it's the closest beach to the town center in that direction. It's a shallow, sandy beach with very calm waters, ideal for young children.

Services

  • Blue Flag: Yes.
  • Beach type: Sand.
  • Accessibility: Very complete adapted bathroom point.
  • Biblioplatja: Yes, it has a summer reading service.
  • Surveillance: Yes.

Location

Just south of the marina Marina de DeniaIt can be easily reached by walking along the seafront promenade.

Access all the information here: Marineta Cassiana Beach.

Playa El Trampolí

We entered the Les Rotes area. El Trampolí is a rocky beach famous for its platform of wood which allows you to jump directly into crystal-clear waters.

Services

  • Blue Flag: No.
  • Beach type: Rock.
  • Restoration: Prestigious restaurants specializing in rice and fish are very close by.
  • Surveillance: Yes.
  • Snorkelling: Excellent area to see marine fauna.

Location

On the Barranc del Monyo road (Les Rotes). Access is signposted by a small street.

Access all the information here: Playa El Trampolí.

Punta Negra beach

This rocky cove is one of the jewels of Les Rotes. In 2025 it has history upon achieving the Blue flag, a rare recognition for rocky beaches that endorses the excellence of its surroundings.

Services

  • Blue Flag: Yes (Notable new feature).
  • Beach type: Rock.
  • Parking: Public parking a few meters away.
  • Surveillance: Yes, lifeguard station.
  • Activities: Point of maximum interest for divers.

Location

Located at km 2,1 of Les Rotes, right in front of the main public parking lot in the area.

Access all the information here: Playa Punta Negra.

Les Arenetes Beach

Located at the end of the Les Rotes road, it offers spectacular views of Cape San Antonio. Due to its environmental protection status, car access is limited in summer.

Services

  • Blue Flag: No.
  • Beach type: Rock.
  • Shipping cost: Free tourist train from the public parking lot in summer.
  • Surveillance: Yes.
  • Restoration: Iconic restaurants in the vicinity.

Location

This is the final stretch of Les Rotes. Follow the Barranc del Monyo road until the public asphalt ends.

Access all the information here: Les Arenetes Beach.

La Cala (nudist beach)

It's a pristine cove and Hidden Located beneath the cliffs, it is accessible only on foot, guaranteeing almost absolute tranquility for those who practice nudism.

Services

  • Blue Flag: No.
  • Beach type: Rock.
  • Access: Medium difficulty (going down natural stairs).
  • Surveillance: It does not have a permanent lifeguard.
  • Environment: Virgin, without commercial services.

Location

Access is via the path that climbs above the Les Arenetes cove and descend via the indicated path towards the sea.

Access all the information here: La Cala Beach.

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  1. belen says:

    Unfortunately this year they have not bothered to clean them and the reconstruction has been only partial after the storms that devastated them, a pity !!! .

  2. belen says:

    Unfortunately this year they have not bothered to clean them and the reconstruction has been only partial after the storms that devastated them, a pity !!! .

  3. Pepe says:

    Can fresh water showers be used or are they still closed?

  4. Bernard says:

    The headline should be: “the most dirty beaches”…….

  5. Rico says:

    Bonjour on this 14 septembre 2023 sur la plage les marines dénia les algues ont envahi toute la côte aucun nettoyage est fait on se baigne dans une eau qui pue ces algues pourrissent et elles dégagent une odeur nauséabonde quand on sort de la baignade on pu. Si ils ont décerné le pavillon bleu en 2023 il faut qu'ils arrêtent la sangria. Enfin plus jamais Dénia