Villa Florencia's Guidebook for Gandia

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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
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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
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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.
Lovely quiet beach away from the crowds
Bajja tal-Platja dels Marenys de Rafalcaid
Carrer de Rafalcaid
Lovely 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
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Playa 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 Duc
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Wetland 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'Alacant
A 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
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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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Il-Palazz Dukali ta 'Gandia
1 Carrer del Duc Alfons el Vell
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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.
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
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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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Il-Monasteru ta 'Santa Marija ta' Valldigna
s/n Plaça de l'Abadia
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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!
4th of the historic monasteries. Half way between Simat and Alzira
Monasterio de Aguas Vivas
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4th of the historic monasteries. Half way between Simat and Alzira
2nd of the important historic monasteries.
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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Mużew Faller ta 'Gandia
29 Carrer Sant Martí de Porres
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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.
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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Kastell ta 'Xativa
s/n Subida al Castillo
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The 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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Il-Monasteru ta 'Santa Marija ta' l-Murta
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Last of the 5 important monasteries. Ruins set in a nature reserve.
Valencia Birding
12 Carrer Poeta Eduardo Buil

Entertainment & 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 Ciagró
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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.
World class rock climbing for the very skilled and experienced climber.
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El Bovedon Marchuquera Gandia
42 Camí Meravelles Cova Negra
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World 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
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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-50
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A 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 Vital
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Multiplex 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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Oliva Nova Beach & Golf Resort
4 Av. Dalí
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Well 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'Alcoi
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Good 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 Germanies
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24hr 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 Medicina
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Hospital and accident & emergencies
Large hypermarket and situated opposite the La Vital shopping centre
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Carrefour
s/n Carrer Sueca
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Large hypermarket and situated opposite the La Vital shopping centre
Lidl Gandia, situated near Carrefour and opposite the La Vital shopping centre.
Lidl 3034 Gandía
31 Avinguda de la Vital
Lidl 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 Brines
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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).

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'Estació
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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.
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 Campo
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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!
Underground public parking below Prado Square
Aparcaments Plaça del Prat, S.L.
s/n Plaça del Prado
Underground public parking below Prado Square

Drinks & Nightlife

Chill bar in the port
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Playa Varadero Beach Club
Avinguda de la Pau
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Chill 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 València
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Huge 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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Gandilandia - Parke tal-Ħila
S/N Camí Vell de València
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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.
One of many lovely bars set around Plaza del Prado. Great for Tapas and people watching.
Mercat Bar
23 Plaça del Prado
One 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 Germanies
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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.
Summer Concerts in the Port area.
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 Germanies
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Serrano Theater, located on Gandia's main Passeo with a constant programme of performances and concerts.