Gandia culture and leisure blog
Events, traditions and things to do in the city
Talks · CultureTardor Literària 2026 in Gandia: books, authors and five weeks of culture
From 19 October to 20 November 2026, Gandia celebrates the sixth edition of the Tardor Literària with 60 activities centred on reading, literary creation and cultural heritage.
Information · Leisure · BeachVenecia Beach in Gandia: calm waters, dunes and seafaring tradition beside the Serpis
South of Gandia port and beside the mouth of the River Serpis, Venecia Beach combines 330 metres of fine sand, calm waters sheltered by the breakwater, regenerated dunes and a…
Food and drink · RecipesGandia-style baked rice recipe
Gandia-style baked rice uses the stock, beef shin and turnip from the traditional putxero stew to create a dry, golden rice dish baked in an earthenware casserole.
Food and drink · InformationLesser-known traditional dishes of Gandia: 10 flavours of La Safor
Ten lesser-known traditional dishes from Gandia and La Safor, from figatell and gamba amb bleda to olleta de blat picat, bossa de polp and seasonal pastries.
Talks · CultureAgustín Fernández Mallo. Humanities and ethics around artificial intelligence. Gandia Pensa.
On Wednesday 14 October 2026 at 19:30, Gandia Pensa brings together Agustín Fernández Mallo and María Jesús Espinosa de los Monteros at the Casa de Cultura Marqués de González de…
Culture · General informationTeatre Serrano in Gandia: history and visitor guide
The Teatre Serrano is Gandia’s largest theatre: a 1921 modernist façade on the Passeig de les Germanies, two auditoriums and a programme of theatre, dance, music, opera and film.
Culture · LeisureCortoons Gandia 2026: animated short film festival programme (23–25 October)
From 23 to 25 October 2026, Gandia’s Teatre Serrano hosts the 22nd edition of Cortoons, the International Animated Short Film Festival: day-by-day programme, feature films, Ukrainian animation, awards and tickets.
Culture · Festivals · Food and drinkSant Donís Mocadorà in Gandia: marzipan, handkerchiefs and workshops for 9 October
From 6 to 9 October, Gandia’s passeig de les Germanies fills with marzipan fruit, piuletes and tronadors for the 13th Mocadorà, the display and sale with which the town’s pastry…
Collaborations · SportAndrea Martínez Terres, our world kickboxing champion from BoxSafor Club
Andrea Martínez Terres, from BoxSafor Club Gandia, is the new junior world kickboxing champion in low kick (-48 kg), crowned at the WAKO World Championships in Jesolo. At Hotel Borgia…
Talks · Culture · HistoryAny Jaume I in Gandia, a month of talks and tours marking 750 years since the king’s death
From 7 to 30 October 2026, Gandia marks 750 years since the death of Jaume I with talks, an archaeological display, guided tours of the old town and Bairén Castle,…