Villae International Magazine
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An important archaeological discovery was made, quite by chance, after an innocent holiday maker stumbled upon the remains of two ancient Roman vases whilst swimming off the coast of Denia. The containers, or amphorae, according to initial examinations date back to the second century AD and are likely to have been produced in a ceramic workshop near the Guadalquivir River. A couple of millennia later and they have fortunately been rediscovered by a lucky tourist on the beach at Les Marines, Costa Blanca. These terracotta, classical era containers were probably used to transport oil, one of the primary products of the Romans in Spain and integral for the prosperity of a dominant empire throughout Europe. Continue reading

From the 7th to the 9th of April this year, some of the real estate industry’s most highly regarded professionals were invited to the Denia and Jávea regions of the Costa Blanca in order to sample the delights of this stunning region. The event was organised by José and Antonio Ribes Bas in conjunction with EREN (European Real Estate Network Ltd.), and was covered by El Mundo, one of Spain’s leading newspapers. Continue reading

Blasco Ibañez once remarked that El Montgó resembles a giant hand separating the towns of Denia and Jávea. The iconic landmark makes a stark impact on the scenery of the area owing to its impressive height of 753 metres which slopes down into the Mediterranean Sea in Alicante, Costa Blanca. The massif forms a living part of the coast thanks to its history, nature and caves. Acting as a symbol of the Marina Alta region, as well as Alicante and Jávea, the mountain has been inhabited for some 30,000 years since the prehistoric era. Subsequently the Iberians, Romans and Arabs have been attracted to this idyllic place. The area continues to be popular, with the peaceful foothills now being populated by elegant villas which benefit from the beautiful scenery and the best of the Mediterranean lifestyle. Such is this that the Arabs dubbed the nearby town of Caón as delight owing to its fresh sea breezes and breathtaking views. Continue reading
From 14th to 20th February next year Alicante’s Marina de Denia will be holding the First International Yacht Charter Convention, an innovative event specialising in yacht charters for tourists. It will be the first time that Spain has hosted such a fair. Continue reading
Alicante has its own tram system running from the centre of the city to Denia. Rimontgó features some properties on the principal tram routes. Continue reading
Built in the early part of the 20th century and lovingly restored in 2002, this fabulous rustic retreat is guaranteed to meet the needs of the most discerning property purchaser.
Featuring a 25,000m2 private plot, this country villa is the ideal getaway for those who dream of a rural home, albeit a residence that lacks for nothing in the way of modern comforts. Continue reading