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Gandia, Spain

Gandia, in Valencian, spelled Gandía in Spanish, is a city and municipality in the Valencian Community, eastern Spain on the Mediterranean. Gandia is located on the Costa de Valencia, 65 kilometres (40 mi) south of Valencia and 110 km (68 mi) north of Alicante.

Type City

Why go

  • City and municipality in Valencian Community, Spain.
  • Known for Los Borja Ducal Palace.
  • Served by Alcalá de la Jovada Airstrip.

History

Gandia, in Valencian, spelled Gandía in Spanish, is a city and municipality in the Valencian Community, eastern Spain on the Mediterranean. Gandia is located on the Costa de Valencia, 65 kilometres (40 mi) south of Valencia and 110 km (68 mi) north of Alicante. Vehicles can access the city through road N-332 and AP-7 highway.

Airports

Xeraco Airfield 6.9 km to the centre
Xeraco, VC, ES
Outdoor
Benicolet Airfield 16 km to the centre
Benicolet, VC, ES
Outdoor

Getting there by ferry

Catamaran Mundo Marino
Ferry terminal · 3.6 km from the centre · Innova Cruceros S.L.
Outdoor
Excursion en Catamarán
Ferry route · Mundo Marino
Outdoor
Gandia - Eivissa
Ferry route · COMPAÑÍA TRASMEDITERRANEA S.A. partly operated by Naviera Armas
Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Alcalá de la Jovada Airstrip; 5 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: 1 ferry terminal within 20 km (nearest: Catamaran Mundo Marino, 3.6 km); routes include Excursion en Catamarán, Gandia - Eivissa.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Gandia, Spain. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Intercity coach