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City and municipality in Valencian Community, Spain
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Gandia (Spanish: Gandía) is a city in Valencia Province, Spain. Gandia is a thriving centre of commerce, and as such does not rely solely on tourism. The beach and the town are some 4 km apart which succeeds in separating the summer tourism from day-to-day living.
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Palacio Ducal de los Borja / Borja Ducal Palace
Built in the 14th century by the Borja family, the largely Gothic palace was renovated in the Renaissance and Baroque periods.
Museo Arqueológico de Gandia / Gandía Archaeological Museum
This museum is devoted to the history of the area, and displays items dating from the Paleolithic to the Iron Age.
Marqués de González de Quirós Cultural Center
The 19th-century palace is now a venue for temporary art exhibits as well as concerts.
Museo Fallero / Fallas Museum
This ethnographic museum is dedicated to illustrating and preserving traditions of the Fallas celebration.
Great Pine Tower
So named from the pine tree that grows from the top, this is the only remaining and intact defensive tower from the city walls. It was built in the mid-15th century and restored in the 20th century. It is closed to the public but can be easily appreciated from the street.
Castillo de Bairén / Bairén Castle
This ruined hilltop fortress was probably established by the Romans; the current structure dates to the Moorish period. In 1097 it was the site of a battle between the Almoravids and El Cid, and in 1240 it came under Christian control. The castle can be accessed by an easy hike of just over 1 km, and has great views of the sea and the surrounding countryside.
Monasterio de San Jerónimo de Cotalba / Monastery of Sant Jeroni de Cotalba
Established in the 14th century with expansions built in the 17th and 18th centuries, this significant monastery incorporates the styles of Valencian Gothic, Mudéjar, Renaissance, and Baroque. The monastery was dissolved in 1835 and has since been in private hands; it was opened to the public in 2005. Especially noteworthy are the Mudejár cloister, Nicolás Borrás' fresco of the Saint Supper, the 16th-century gold monstrance, and the 20th-century romantic gardens.
Playa Norte
The most developed beach, with lifeguard and first aid stations, showers, toilets. Sun loungers and umbrellas are available to rent, and there are a number of restaurants and snack bars immediately adjacent to the beach.
Playa de Venecia
A small urban beach by the Serpis River, with basic services.
Playa de L’Ahuir
A quieter beach in a more natural setting, with protective dunes and vegetation, and a nudist section.
Playa Can
A dog-friendly beach just south of Playa de L’Ahuir.
Playa de Rafalcaid
Gandia's most southerly, semi-urban beach has small dunes with vegetation, and is a good place for kitesurfing.
On the harbourfront. This is a favourite, informal place with locals specialising in fresh seafood. Reservations recommended.
Seafood and rice dishes, with excellent wine in a pleasant ambiance.
In addition to fish and seafood, the restaurant serves traditional Valencian cuisine, including fideuà and rice dishes.
Nonsmoking throughout the building, has free wifi and luggage storage, no parking.
Located across the street from the beach, the hotel is completely nonsmoking and has a pool as well as onsite restaurant and bar. Luggage storage available, free wifi, parking €10/day.
Has an outdoor pool, onsite restaurant/bar, and free Wi-Fi. Parking €12.90/day.
Has an outdoor pool, onsite restaurant/bar, and free Wi-Fi. Parking €10.70/day.
Has an outdoor pool, onsite restaurant/bar, and free Wi-Fi.
Has an onsite restaurant, pool, fitness centre, and bicycle rental. Nonsmoking rooms available, free Wi-Fi, parking €15/day.
Has an outdoor pool, onsite restaurant/bar, and free Wi-Fi. Pets permitted, parking €12/day.
Directly across from the beach, with onsite restaurant, pool, fitness centre, and bicycle rental. Nonsmoking rooms available, free Wi-Fi, parking €15/day.
Can accommodate tents, campervans, and caravans. Has an onsite bar-restaurant, pool, toilets and showers, and laundromat. Non-dangerous dogs permitted.
Can accommodate tents, campervans, and caravans, and also has bungalows. Facilities include toilets and showers, laundromat, bicycle rental, pool, bar and cafeteria, and supermarket. Pets under 5 kg permitted.
Can accommodate tents, campervans, and caravans. Facilities include toilets and showers, pool, tennis court, bar, and horse and bicycle rental. Pets permitted (€2/night).
Gandia beach street market
A weekly street market for local produce and other goods.
Grau street market
Another street market.
By train
By car
Major roads get you to the center of the city. The main A7 motorway is directly adjacent to Gandía.
By bus
By boat
The marina at Gandia has 120 moorings up to 30 m. No visitor moorings are available (typical of Mediterranean marinas) but turn up or book and you should get in.
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