Each autumn the DNA Gastronomy Festival transforms Dénia’s Marineta Cassiana promenade into a runway of flavour: farm‑to‑table market, star‑chef show‑cookings, live music and Spain’s longest continuous table. A free event that captures the culinary soul of the Marina Alta and invites everyone to taste it.
Els Magazinos transforms 17th-century royal stables into a buzzing alley of flavours. Slurp oysters, share yakitori or slow-cooked ribs, then sip a cocktail on the rooftop overlooking Dénia Castle. A year-round hub where food, art and music celebrate the Costa Blanca’s UNESCO-honoured gastronomy.
Marking ten years as a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy, Dénia is a paradise for food lovers: three-star menus, bustling markets, the iconic red prawn, open-air showcookings and beachside tapas. This guide maps the key dates, essential restaurants and hands-on experiences you need for a delicious 2025 on the Costa Blanca.
The municipal market of Denia was built in 1955, in the centre of the city, in Calle Magallanes, an easily accessible central area, parallel to Marques de Campo street. It is an extensive food market selling seafood, meat, fruit and vegetables, frozen foods, baked goods and even flowers. This is a great opportunity to get
Denia, four years as Creative City of Gastronomy Eight years have passed since in December 2015 UNESCO announced that Denia obtained the appointment of Creative City of Gastronomy. In honor of this date I have decided to remember the conclusions when making my TFG “UNESCO Creative Cities Network, the case of Denia” Conclusions of the
