Dénia

Dénia is a town in the Alicante province of Spain. Recent news focuses on two unrelated events. Tragically, a 17-year-old girl died at the Hospital de Dénia, initially suspected to be from meningitis. Subsequent microbiological analysis confirmed the diagnosis, prompting the activation of public health protocols by the Generalitat. The Valencian Ministry of Health is investigating the circumstances surrounding the death. In a separate, positive development, Dénia is also known as the location of the flagship restaurant of Quique Dacosta, a chef boasting three Michelin stars. His Dénia-based restaurant is considered a culinary landmark, known for its high-end menus, some costing up to 2,000 euros per person. Dacosta is a prominent figure in Spanish gastronomy, alongside other renowned chefs like Dabiz Muñoz and Jordi Cruz.