Villa Florencia's Guidebook for Gandia
Parks & Nature
Great walking in the mountains and only 8kms up the road, with adequate parking. At the centre there is a collection of ancient artifacts showing how prehistoric man lived in the cave high in the hills there.
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Cova del Parpalló
Great walking in the mountains and only 8kms up the road, with adequate parking. At the centre there is a collection of ancient artifacts showing how prehistoric man lived in the cave high in the hills there.
Beautiful, undeveloped beach with protected dunes. Sadly, no longer a designated "doggy" beach for the time being, but still a lovely unspoilt beach to enjoy.
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Platja de l'Auir
Beautiful, undeveloped beach with protected dunes. Sadly, no longer a designated "doggy" beach for the time being, but still a lovely unspoilt beach to enjoy.
Пляж Маренис-де-Рафалькайд
Carrer de RafalcaidLovely quiet beach away from the crowds
Playa para Mascotas. Pet Friendly Beach. The nearest pet friendly beach, on the southern side of Cullera.
Playa brosquil Cullera
259 Ent. de CataliPlaya para Mascotas. Pet Friendly Beach. The nearest pet friendly beach, on the southern side of Cullera.
Wetland and conservation area close to beach. Beautiful place to walk or cycle. Lots of bird life and water fowl.
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Aula Natura Marjal de Gandia
s/n Camí de l'Alqueria del DucWetland and conservation area close to beach. Beautiful place to walk or cycle. Lots of bird life and water fowl.
A large park area to be found, if you cross the pedestrian bridge at the end of the Passeo in Gandía
Ausias March Park
70 Av. d'AlacantA large park area to be found, if you cross the pedestrian bridge at the end of the Passeo in Gandía
Sightseeing
Prehistoric cave with rock paintings - a very significant archaeological find in the area. Information about this is to be found in the Centro de Interpretación mentioned earlier.
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Cova del Parpalló
Prehistoric cave with rock paintings - a very significant archaeological find in the area. Information about this is to be found in the Centro de Interpretación mentioned earlier.
Ducal Palace, Gandia - the summer residence of the notorious Borja family who produced the Spanish popes as well as Saint Francis Borja - Gandía's revered figurehead. Conducted tours in several languages - well worth a visit.
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Герцогский дворец Гандии
1 Carrer del Duc Alfons el VellDucal Palace, Gandia - the summer residence of the notorious Borja family who produced the Spanish popes as well as Saint Francis Borja - Gandía's revered figurehead. Conducted tours in several languages - well worth a visit.
The monastery of Sant Jeroni de Cotalba is one of the most historic monastic constructions in Valencia and located near Alfauir, a village about eight kilometres outside Gandia. Still used as a monastery and open to visitors at weekends. Tickets available online.
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Monastery of Sant Jeroni de Cotalba
The monastery of Sant Jeroni de Cotalba is one of the most historic monastic constructions in Valencia and located near Alfauir, a village about eight kilometres outside Gandia. Still used as a monastery and open to visitors at weekends. Tickets available online.
3rd of the historic Monasteries. Stunning setting in the village of Simat and with beautiful gardens. Part ruined, part restored. Especially worth seeing are the beautifully restored ceilings - entry is free!
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Monastery of Santa María de la Valldigna
s/n Plaça de l'Abadia3rd of the historic Monasteries. Stunning setting in the village of Simat and with beautiful gardens. Part ruined, part restored. Especially worth seeing are the beautifully restored ceilings - entry is free!
Monasterio de Aguas Vivas
1 C. Monasterio Aguas Vivas4th of the historic monasteries.
Half way between Simat and Alzira
Monestir del Corpus Cristi
2nd of the important historic monasteries.
Museu Faller de Gandia.
The Gandia "Las Fallas" Museum is a very interesting and engaging museum celebrating the world-famous Valencian fiesta of "Las Fallas" where huge effigies are burnt in the streets every March 19th.
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Museu Faller de Gandia
29 Carrer Sant Martí de PorresMuseu Faller de Gandia.
The Gandia "Las Fallas" Museum is a very interesting and engaging museum celebrating the world-famous Valencian fiesta of "Las Fallas" where huge effigies are burnt in the streets every March 19th.
The inland town of Xativa has a host of fabulous sights to see.
Castles, Churches, Cobbled Streets, and ancient historical sights.
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Замок Шатива
s/n Subida al CastilloThe inland town of Xativa has a host of fabulous sights to see.
Castles, Churches, Cobbled Streets, and ancient historical sights.
Last of the 5 important monasteries. Ruins set in a nature reserve.
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Монастырь Санта-Мария-де-ла-Мурта
Last of the 5 important monasteries. Ruins set in a nature reserve.
Valencia Birding
12 Carrer Poeta Eduardo BuilEntertainment & Activities
World class rock climbing on Gandia Crag with well over 300 climbing routes marked out. For non-climbers, also well worth a walk up to the path that runs around the crag, giving stunning views across the orchards and of Gandía town itself.
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Gandia Crag (Penya Roja)
Camí Casa del CiagróWorld class rock climbing on Gandia Crag with well over 300 climbing routes marked out. For non-climbers, also well worth a walk up to the path that runs around the crag, giving stunning views across the orchards and of Gandía town itself.
World class rock climbing for the very skilled and experienced climber.
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El Bovedon Marchuquera Gandia
42 Camí Meravelles Cova NegraWorld class rock climbing for the very skilled and experienced climber.
One of the finest beaches in Spain and awarded the coveted E.U. Blue Flag every year for more than 30 years. A working port is at the south end along with a yachting marina, and the breakwater there has a public walkway right along its length. Many shops, bars, restaurants and hotels line the seafront. Water sports equipment available to hire.
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Platja de Gandia
One of the finest beaches in Spain and awarded the coveted E.U. Blue Flag every year for more than 30 years. A working port is at the south end along with a yachting marina, and the breakwater there has a public walkway right along its length. Many shops, bars, restaurants and hotels line the seafront. Water sports equipment available to hire.
A really beautiful golf course in a stunning setting in the mountains.
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La Galiana Campo de Golf
km.11 CV-50A really beautiful golf course in a stunning setting in the mountains.
Multiplex cinema situated in the La Vital shopping centre.
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Cines ABC - Gandia
10 Avinguda de la VitalMultiplex cinema situated in the La Vital shopping centre.
Well known golf course on the southern outskirts of Oliva, designed by Seve Ballesteros.
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Поле для гольфа Oliva Nova Beach & Golf Resort
4 Av. DalíWell known golf course on the southern outskirts of Oliva, designed by Seve Ballesteros.
Essentials
Good supermarket with free parking on the outskirts of Gandia.
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Mercadona
22 Carrer Riu d'AlcoiGood supermarket with free parking on the outskirts of Gandia.
24hr pharmacy located at the far end of the main passeo - some staff speak some English.
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Farmacia del Paseo
15 Passeig de les Germanies24hr pharmacy located at the far end of the main passeo - some staff speak some English.
Hospital and accident & emergencies
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Hospital Comarcal Francesc De Borja
6 Avinguda de la MedicinaHospital and accident & emergencies
Large hypermarket and situated opposite the La Vital shopping centre
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Carrefour
s/n Carrer SuecaLarge hypermarket and situated opposite the La Vital shopping centre
Lidl 3034 Gandía
31 Avinguda de la VitalLidl Gandia, situated near Carrefour and opposite the La Vital shopping centre.
Aldi Supermarket.
Open on Sundays and located towards the port end of Avinguda del Grau (one of the main road links from Gandia to the port area).
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Aldi
15 Paseo Francisco BrinesAldi Supermarket.
Open on Sundays and located towards the port end of Avinguda del Grau (one of the main road links from Gandia to the port area).
Getting Around
Trains to Valencia city at least every 30 minutes. Another option is to use Xeraco station - one stop up the line and with plenty of free parking.
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Estacion Gandia
5 Plaça Parc de l'EstacióTrains to Valencia city at least every 30 minutes. Another option is to use Xeraco station - one stop up the line and with plenty of free parking.
96 284 3000 - a central control number for the registered taxis in town.
Another option - download the app "Taxi Gandia" and they will know where to pick you up!
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Radio Taxi Gandía
14 Avinguda del Marqués de Campo96 284 3000 - a central control number for the registered taxis in town.
Another option - download the app "Taxi Gandia" and they will know where to pick you up!
Aparcaments Plaça del Prat, S.L.
s/n Plaça del PradoUnderground public parking below Prado Square
Drinks & Nightlife
Playa Varadero Beach Club
Avinguda de la PauChill bar in the port
Huge dance club located in Playa de Gandía with several dance floors each playing music with a different theme.
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Falkata
15 Camí Vell de ValènciaHuge dance club located in Playa de Gandía with several dance floors each playing music with a different theme.
Open from 7.00pm, this is an area of fairground attractions for children up to the age of 10 and is located in Playa de Gandía.
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Гандиландия - парк аттракционов
S/N Camí Vell de ValènciaOpen from 7.00pm, this is an area of fairground attractions for children up to the age of 10 and is located in Playa de Gandía.
Mercat Bar
23 Plaça del PradoOne of many lovely bars set around Plaza del Prado. Great for Tapas and people watching.
Arts & Culture
Casa de Cultura Marqués de González de Quirós, located on the main Passeo in Gandía. Lovely gardens to the rear, where you can enjoy a quiet drink during the day and where at night there is a series of summer concerts - Polisonic 2019.
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Casa de Cultura Marqués de González de Quirós
11 Passeig de les GermaniesCasa de Cultura Marqués de González de Quirós, located on the main Passeo in Gandía. Lovely gardens to the rear, where you can enjoy a quiet drink during the day and where at night there is a series of summer concerts - Polisonic 2019.
Festival Escena Gandia
Summer Concerts in the Port area.
Serrano Theater, located on Gandia's main Passeo with a constant programme of performances and concerts.
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Serrano Theater
29 Passeig de les GermaniesSerrano Theater, located on Gandia's main Passeo with a constant programme of performances and concerts.