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Every July, Dénia hosts Bous a la Mar, a bull-running festival where animals are driven into the sea. This guide covers its history, the confirmed 2026 schedule, how the port arena works, current ticket arrangements, safety concerns, and the animal welfare debate so you can decide whether and how to attend.
The D*na Festival in Dénia, Spain, brings together top chefs, local producers, and food lovers on the Marineta Cassiana promenade. Usually held the last weekend of September, this free event celebrates the city's UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy status.
Discover how to make the most of the Dénia International Jazz Festival, held each August in the Torrecremada Gardens. This guide covers the typical evening format, venue access via Passeig de Ricardo Ortega, advance ticket options, and practical tips for getting around the town during the summer.
Falles de Dénia transforms the city into an open-air museum every March. The exact dates change yearly, but the structure is steady: from winter events like the Crida to the core days of 17–19 March when monuments are judged and then set alight one by one in the cremà. Learn what happens at each stage, where the eleven commissions plant their fallas, and how to time your visit so you arrive after the Plantà and before the flames. Check the official program for the current edition's dates.
Dénia’s Falles is a UNESCO-listed celebration in March featuring satirical monuments, fireworks, flower offerings, and the dramatic burning of the ninots. This guide explains the key events, the nine commissions, judging criteria, and practical tips for visiting without getting lost in the crowds.
