Gandia
TownGandia is the Costa Valenciana's big, lively beach resort — kilometres of golden sand, a buzzing summer seafront, and a Borgia ducal palace in the old town inland.
Why visit Gandia
Gandia comes in two halves: the historic town a little inland, home to the Palau Ducal of the Borgia family, and the Grau i Platja by the sea, where a long, wide golden beach backs onto a seafront packed with bars, restaurants and nightlife. Popular with Spanish holidaymakers and lively all summer, it is the coast's go-to for a classic sun-and-fun beach break, with a ferry link to Ibiza from the port.
Platja de Gandia
A long, wide golden beach, one of the most popular on the coast.
Palau Ducal
The Gothic ducal palace of the Borgia family in the old town.
Seafront
A lively strip of terraces, bars and restaurants by the sand.
Ibiza ferry
A marina and a summer ferry link across to Ibiza.
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Practical information
- Getting there: about 70 km south of Valencia and reachable by regional train from the city; easy as a day trip or a stay.
- What to see: the beach and seafront, the Palau Ducal, and the marina.
- Good to know: busiest and liveliest in July and August; quieter but pleasant in the shoulder seasons.
- Best time to visit: summer for the buzz, late spring and September for space.
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