North of Marina Alta, a few kilometres away is the small town of Denia Els Poblets. On the flat land, which was formed by the alluvial deposits of the River Girona, today agriculture is carried on, especially cultivation of olives, almonds, wine and citrus fruits.

Although tourism industry has expanded over the years more and more here, the rural and charming nature of the original small town is not lost until today. The winding, narrow alleys invite you for a stroll even now, and during the leisurely walk through the quiet town, one meets many witnesses to the past.

Especially mention worthy are the two churches in the village, the church of Sant Josep and in particular, Parroquia del Salvador, where the statue of the patron saint of the city, El Salvador (the saviour), which is very much revered by the local residents, is found. An old legend says that once sailors threw the statue overboard. After a long and stormy voyage across the sea they could finally see land. To thank God for their salvation, the crew offered the statue to the sea. Miraculously, the statue was later found on Almadrava beach. She lay next to a rock, reminiscent of a praying Christ in shape. Since that time, the residents of El Salvador have chosen this figure as their patron saint and dedicate a big festival on the sixth of August every year for him.

About a kilometre long coastline belongs to Els Poblets with fine pebbles washed-out by the river and clear water. It begins at Punta de Almadrava, the mouth of the River Girona and ends in a pine grove. The rocky coves attracted large schools of tuna in the past. With strategically designed networks that blocked their access to the sea, they were steered by the fishermen in to shallow waters. The fishes accumulating there could then be captured very easily. This type of fishing is known as 'almadraba' in Spanish and thus the beach received its name 'Almadrava'.

On the Almadrava coast there is a significant Roman locality, which reminds that 'Via Augusta' used to be run along here, the former access road along the Mediterranean coast. These are foundations of an aristocratic Roman villa and a pottery with everything that belonged to it, storerooms for clay, workshops and apartments for the workers. The archaeological site is located on the National Highway N-332 and is fenced all around. Also worth seeing is the 'Torre de Mirarrosa', a defence tower from the 15th Century, which guards the entrance to the village across River Girona. Today, the three-storey, eleven-metre high tower represents a view point. In 1985, it was declared as a national cultural monument.

Due to the mild climate - the temperature varies between 11 degrees Celsius in January and 33 degrees Celsius in July - and the proximity to the sea and mountains here have made this place a second home for a lot of foreigners. Els Poblets is an absolute attraction especially for Germans. With the construction of many residential areas on the coast, tourism has developed to be the most important industry of the community. However for this there is a lot offered by the city administration. Thus a social centre for cultural events and performances has been established, and among other things, a library is also housed with books from several languages, including German, in literature section.

Also the other recreational facilities fulfil all your desires. In addition to a wide range of water sports, Els Poblets offers greenery, many public sports grounds with indoor and outdoor facilities and an outdoor pool for its visitors and residents. For horse lovers 'Los Caballos' riding stable is available, where both experienced riders and beginners are welcome.