Gandia culture and leisure blog
Events, traditions and things to do in the city
The Borgias · Sights and monumentsMuseu de Santa Clara in Gandia: the treasure of the Poor Clares and the Borgia women
The Museu de Santa Clara in Gandia brings together the artistic treasure kept by the Poor Clares for almost six centuries: Gothic and Renaissance panels, a Ribera, reliquaries, silverwork and…
Food and drink · Recommended places · RestaurantsRecommended restaurant: Casa Concha
On Gandia beach, some places have been doing things well for decades, and Casa Concha is one of them: a family-run restaurant open since 1985, specialising in rice dishes and…
Culture · History · Notable figuresThe Duchy of Gandia: history of the title, the Borgia dukes and their mark on the town
The Duchy of Gandia is the title that made the town the seigneurial capital of La Safor and the centre of Borgia power. Created as a royal duchy in 1399…
Sport · LeisureSpanish Three-Cushion Billiards Grand Prix in Gandia: XXI Ciutat de Gandia-Chef Amadeo
From 28 September to 4 October 2026, Gandia Billar Club hosts the Spanish Three-Cushion Billiards Grand Prix, the 21st “Ciutat de Gandia-Chef Amadeo”, one of the events on the Royal…
Culture · The BorgiasThe Saint Francis Borgia mural on the façade of Hotel Borgia, by Diego As
Since 2022, the façade of Hotel Borgia has been home to a monumental mural of Saint Francis Borgia, patron saint of Gandia, by muralist Diego As. Here is how it…
Food and drinkQuincena de la Cigala 2026: Gandia’s langoustine gastronomy fortnight
From 1 to 15 September 2026, Gandia’s restaurants put fish-market langoustine centre stage: the Quincena de la Cigala gastronomy fortnight returns with 21 participating establishments.
Sport · LeisurePádel Night at Club de Tenis Gandia: a night padel tournament for all levels
On Saturday 29 August from 19:30, Club de Tenis Gandia hosts Pádel Night, a night-time padel tournament open to all levels.
Culture · General informationTeatre del Raval in Gandia: history and visitor guide
Discover Teatre del Raval in Gandia: its transformation from a furniture workshop into an independent cultural venue, its programme and practical visitor information.
Fallas · Sights and monumentsMuseu Faller de Gandia: an interactive journey through the Fallas
The Museu Faller de Gandia is an interactive museum where visitors can discover how a falla is created and explore its ninots, music, satire, pyrotechnics and traditional dress throughout the…
History · Information · Sights and monumentsGandia air-raid shelters: history and virtual tour
Beneath Gandia’s Centre Històric lies a network of Spanish Civil War air-raid shelters. Discover their history and explore virtual tours of the Peixateria, Prado and Palau Ducal cistern.