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Dénia and Jávea: the back story
The back story
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Image courtesy of © Leandro Martin Marsico Biazzo · CC BY-SA 3.0 es via Wikimedia CommonsAbout Dénia and Jávea: the back story
Dénia and Jávea (Xàbia) are harbour towns on the northern Costa Blanca, below the Montgó massif. Dénia is home to Quique Dacosta’s restaurant, which holds Three MICHELIN Stars, and BonAmb in Xàbia holds Two (2026). From Dénia, ferries sail to Ibiza and Formentera.
Getting there
By car, south along the coast from Valencia.
Eating
Quique Dacosta in Dénia (Three MICHELIN Stars, 2026) and BonAmb in Xàbia (Two Stars, 2026). Book well ahead.
A day by car, or a night by the sea.
The islands
Baleària sails from Dénia to Ibiza and Formentera; see our Ibiza and Formentera guides.
Our advice: stay a night if you book the tasting menu.
Why it's on our list
- Getting there
- Eating
- The islands
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Dénia and Jávea: the back story before you go.