Gandia culture and leisure blog
Events, traditions and things to do in the city
History · Notable figuresWho was Blessed Andrés Hibernón, the Beatet of Gandia
In the Centre Històric of Gandia there is a square, a church and a set of ceramic panels dedicated to a friar from Murcia who spent his last ten years…
SportRunCáncer Gandia 2026: charity run and walk against cancer
On Sunday 25 October 2026, at 11:00, the Plaça del Prado in Gandia is the starting point for Gandia Contra el Cáncer, the local leg of the RunCáncer Valencia circuit:…
Culture · FestivalsFira i Festes de Gandia 2026: a quick guide for visitors
From 2 to 5 October 2026, Gandia celebrates the Fira i Festes in honour of Sant Francesc de Borja: drums at dawn, free concerts, markets in the Centre Històric and…
Routes · Sights and monumentsThe Route of the Monasteries
The Route of the Monasteries is an itinerary linking five monasteries along revived medieval paths, mountain trails, rural roads and old railway lines. It begins in Gandia and finishes in…
Culture · MusicGandiautor 2026: twenty years of singer-songwriter music in Gandia
From 16 October to 27 November 2026, Gandiautor celebrates its 20th anniversary with six evenings of singer-songwriter music at Sala Fomento in Gandia. El Kanka, David Otero, La Habitación Roja,…
Food and drink · LeisureVinevent in Gandia: DO Utiel-Requena wines by the sea
From 17 to 19 September 2026, Vinevent brings DO Utiel-Requena wines to Gandia with four seaside experiences: a catamaran cruise, a visit to the Palau Ducal, an early-evening beach session…
Sport · The BorgiasV Rally Clásicos Territorio Borgia: classic motoring and Borgia heritage in Gandia
On 19 September 2026, Gandia hosts the fifth Rally Clásicos Territorio Borgia, a day of historic vehicles, road regularity and Borgia heritage.
Talks · Culture · SportIV SetDeCIM in Gandia: three nights of mountain film
From 28 to 30 September, Teatre Serrano hosts three free mountain film and culture sessions featuring Parvaneh Kazemi, Luís Miguel Soriano and Miguel Ángel García Gallego.
Food and drink5 restaurants in Gandia
We have selected 5 restaurants in Gandia for their cooking, flavour and service, ranging from traditional cuisine to more creative menus.
Recommended places · Leisure · RestaurantsRecommended restaurant: El Asombro Garden Grill
After a day at the beach, a meal from the grill can be just the thing. At El Asombro Garden Grill in Platja de Gandia, charcoal-grilled meats are served in…