Located on a hill in the heart of the city, Dénia Castle overlooks the town center, the Montgó Natural Park and the Cabo de San Antonio Marine Reserve. Of Islamic origin, its first structures date back to the11th and 12th centuries, when it was part of the Taifa kingdom of Daniya.
Under the reign of James I, the castle passed into Christian hands and underwent successive renovations during the XV to XVII centuries. The Dukes of Lerma promoted a great Renaissance reform, building the Governor’s Palace with gardens, royal rooms and monumental staircases. Although part of these buildings ended in ruins after various conflicts, today the site offers an architectural mosaic that combines Islamic, Gothic, Renaissance and defensive elements.
Groups should inform in advance of their visit.
Contact: phone 96 642 02 60 and mail museu@ayto-denia.es
Open every day (except 25/12, 01/01, 19/03 and 01/05).
*On 01/05, 12/24 and 12/31 the “Castell de Dénia” will be open in reduced hours: 10:00 to 14:00 h.
*Access will be restricted half an hour before closing time.
Monday to Sunday:
November to March: 10:00-18:00 h.
April to May: 10:00-19:00 h.
June: 10:00-20:00 h.
From 1 July to 15 September: 10:00-00:00 h.
From 16 to 30 September: 10:00-20:00 h.
October: 10:00-18:30 h.
Price:
3€ adults, 1€ children from 8 to 16 years old, 2€ pensioners/pensioners, students and groups (+25 people with authorization from the town hall).On foot: the castle entrance is located on Carrer Sant Francesc.
In the city centre, the shortest route is to take the stairs next to the Town Hall in Plaça de la Constitució, which lead to Carrer Hospital. From there, follow the signs to the castle and you will find Carrer Pujada al Castell, another flight of steps with a parallel ramp that connects to the entrance gate of the fortress. As an alternative without stairs, from Plaça de la Constitució you can continue along Carrer Loreto and take the junction with Carrer Sant Narcís, which in turn leads to Carrer Sant Francesc, an uphill street to the castle gate.
Vehicle access to the Explanada del Gobernador is permitted with prior administrative authorisation for people with reduced mobility. The ‘Dénia, Ciutat Vigia’ Interpretation Centre is not accessible.
