Denia in Costa Blanca

All Inclusive Holidays in Denia, Costa Blanca – Denia at a glance

A colourful port city under the Montgo mountain. Long sandy strands at Les Marines. Rocky coves and snorkelling at Les Rotes. A real foodie hub with UNESCO ‘Creative City of Gastronomy’ status. Bliss for beach days and easy evenings.

Real all-inclusive vs our clever all inclusive style holiday alternative

Good news. Denia offers an All Inclusive plan with buffet dining, indoor and outdoor pools, kids’ splash and daytime animation. It sits by Marineta Cassiana beach. Daniya Denia brings a spa hotel set between town and Les Marines, usually B&B or Half Board. Both make simple bases for Cheap All Inclusive Holidays. Pick a package (flights + transfers + hotel), then layer food, drinks and a couple of paid treats.

 

Weather snapshot

Summer is hot and dry. Expect around 29-31°C in July-August. Shoulder months are warm enough for swims and walks.

Getting there and transfers

Fly to Alicante (ALC) or Valencia (VLC) from UK airports. Denia is about 66 miles from Alicante Airport and 75 miles from Valencia Airport. Typical driving time is: approx 1 hr 10-20 mins. Shared shuttles and private transfers run year-round. Ferries to Ibiza and Formentera zip over in about 2 h 15 m from Denia port.

Beaches and vibe

Les Marines delivers family-friendly, fine sand for miles. Les Rotes is all rock pools, clear water and marine-reserve snorkelling. Evenings feel easy along the marina and Marques de Campo, the main shopping street shaded by plane trees.

Eat, drink and that ‘AI-style’ budget

Denia is delicious. Think paella, grilled fish and the famous red prawns. Look for a menú del día at lunch for a bargain set menu. Local price cues: cappuccino: approx £2.25; bottled soft drink: approx £1.80-£1.90; imported beer in a bar: approx £2.55.

Our sample daily plan (prices in pounds, converted from euros):

• ✔️ Breakfast: coffee + tostada from a cafe or bakery: approx £4.
• ✔️ Lunch: menu del dia most days: approx £10-£12. We’ll budget £11.
• ✔️ Dinner: casual taverna plates or a main + shared starter: approx £17.
• ✔️ Drinks: two beers, a soft drink and water through the day: approx. £11.
• ✔️ Snacks: gelato, fruit and pastries: approx. £4.

Daily total: about £47.

• 7 nights:: approx. £330 on food, drinks and snacks.
• 14 nights:: approx. £660.

That’s your bespoke all-inclusive feel without the wristband. It’s our smarter take on Cheap All Inclusive Holidays.

Cheap things to do around Denia

Sunbathe and swim at Les Marines for free. Stroll the Les Rotes promenade and peer into rock pools. Hike signed trails in Montgo Natural Park; there are routes for all levels. Denia Castle is a tiny spend and views are fab. Save one day for a ferry dash to Ibiza if you fancy.

Who it suits

Couples who love food and sea views. Families who prefer space over crowds. Walkers and snorkellers. Anyone who wants value without missing out.

Why book Denia this way

You still lock in flights, transfers and hotel with a package. Then you eat where locals eat, at fair prices. Add one or two pre-paid excursions and you’ve built your own relaxed, lower-cost ‘all-inclusive’ that fits your style.

Denia: A Comparison of 7 nights All Inclusive Vs 7 nights Bespoke All Inclusive Style Package

Example A – Port Denia on All Inclusive Board

• When/where: random Date, London Gatwick to Denia.
• Package price: from £675pp for 7 nights All Inclusive. Flights, transfers, 20kg bag and all inclusive drinks/meals are included.
• Our expected extras: little treats outside the hotel (coffee/gelato/brand drink): approx.£8/day based on local prices (meal: approx.€12.50, beer: approx.€3.00, cappuccino: approx.€2.67).
• Transfers: already included.

True all inclusive hotel total for 7 nights (per person):

£675 + (£8 × 7 = £56) = £731.

Optional splurge: same-day fast ferry Denia-Ibiza from €99 converted to around £85-£88 return, paid locally.

Example B – Daniya Denia (Half Board build with our ‘all inclusive-style’ plan)

• When/where: Same as above.
• Package price: Daniya Denia Spa & Business from £269pp for 7 nights (flight + hotel). Board varies by search; HB is available at this hotel.
• Lunch + drinks + snacks budget (our DIY ‘AI-style’):
  • Lunch (menu del dia): approx.£11.
  • Daytime drinks + water: approx.£11.
  • Dinner drinks (HB excludes drinks): approx.£6.
  • Snacks: approx.£4.
• Daily total: £32 → 7 nights = £224. Benchmarked to Denia prices (meal: approx.€12.50, beer: approx.€3.00, cappuccino: approx.€2.67).

True total for 7 nights (per person):

£269 + £224 + £24-£68 transfers = £517-£561.

Lower Price Further

If you booked B&B instead of HB, add a simple dinner most nights (~£17/day) and the 7-night food/drink total becomes: approx.£443, still a solid value compared with classic all inclusive holidays. Benchmarks as above.

Quick read takeaways

Port Denia (AI): carefree and simple. Your real extras are small: approx.£731 all-inclusive for the week feels right.

Daniya (HB, our DIY ‘AI-style’): flexible, foodie and cheaper: approx.£517-£561 including realistic lunches, drinks, snacks and bus/shuttle.

 

** AI-style = All Inclusive Style Holidays