Gandia culture and leisure blog
Events, traditions and things to do in the city
RoutesPego-Oliva Marsh Natural Park: official routes and responsible visits
A guide to visiting the Marjal de Pego-Oliva Natural Park from Gandia: official routes, viewpoints, birdwatching, seasonal landscapes, access and responsible travel advice.
Sights and monumentsSt Nicholas of Bari Church in the Grau of Gandia
Facing the port of the Grau of Gandia, St Nicholas of Bari combines modern architecture, Eduardo Torroja’s engineering and a striking concrete roof. History, architectural highlights and practical visitor information.
History · Sights and monumentsGandia Archaeological Museum (MAGa): prehistory in a medieval hospital
In the heart of Gandia’s Centre Històric, the former Hospital de Sant Marc holds six centuries of history and, since 1972, the Gandia Archaeological Museum (MAGa): the gateway to the…
Leisure · BeachL’Ahuir Beach in Gandia: dunes, naturism and how to visit
L’Ahuir Beach is Gandia’s great natural stretch of sand, with protected dunes and authorised naturism. Find out how to get there, which services are seasonal and how to visit responsibly.
Recommended places · Music · LeisureThe Dublin Gandia: more than 20 years of live music
The Dublin Gandia has brought live music to Gandia Beach since 1999. Discover its history and check the official programme for upcoming concerts.
Food and drink · HistoryFideuà de Gandia: history and tradition of a seafaring dish
Fideuà de Gandia grew out of El Grau’s seafaring culture and became the city’s most recognisable dish. Discover its history, evolution and tradition.
History · Information · Sights and monumentsEl Grau de Gandia: the port, the English railway and a seafaring history
El Grau de Gandia is more than the district connecting the city to the Mediterranean. Its port, the former Alcoy railway, fishing, fideuà and the church of San Nicolás all…
Sights and monumentsBairén Castle in Gandia: history, visits and views
Between Gandia and its beach, Bairén Castle reveals the city’s Andalusi past, with centuries of history, archaeological remains and sweeping coastal views.
Culture · History · Sights and monumentsCasa de la Marquesa in Gandia: history, architecture and a romantic garden
On Passeig de les Germanies, Casa de la Marquesa brings together a 19th-century bourgeois mansion, a romantic garden and much of Gandia’s cultural life.