Wall of the Muslim Fort of Daniya

The Fortí Wall was part of the ancient defensive system of Islamic Dénia and is one of the most outstanding vestiges of the city’s Muslim past. Built around the 11th century, it protected the suburb of the medina, a neighborhood outside the walls that extended southeast of the castle and was connected to it by a bridge.

This walled enclosure, which occupied about 12 hectares, fulfilled a strategic function of both defense and control of urban growth. Today, the remains preserved next to the C/Castell d’Olimbroi correspond to the northeast wall of the Fortí, documenting in this place the existence of the tower (rectangular plant) of the northeast corner of the enclosure. Its visit allows us to imagine the magnitude and solidity of those walls that marked the history of Dénia.

What to see

• Remains of the northeast wall of the Fortí. Information panel, in the exposed area of the site.

Practical information

• Recommendations:
  Visit the Castle and the archaeological museum to learn more about this historical period.
  Take advantage of the visit to visit nearby museums, such as the toy museum and the museum of the sea and walk along the seafront.
  Walk along the nearby main street, C/Marqués de Campo and adjacent streets.