What to do in Gandia
Plans, activities and things to see in Gandia
Gandia
About Gandia
Gandia is a coastal city in the province of Valencia that combines Mediterranean shoreline, marshland and mountain within a compact area. Gandia Beach is one of Valencia's main surf spots, with consistent breaks during autumn and winter. The Parc Natural de la Marjal de Gandia provides a wetland ecosystem for kayaking through reed beds, birdwatching and cycling on flat tracks.
To the west, the Serra de Mondúber reaches 841 metres and concentrates the area's most demanding hiking and mountain bi...
Gandia is a coastal city in the province of Valencia that combines Mediterranean shoreline, marshland and mountain within a compact area. Gandia Beach is one of Valencia's main surf spots, with consistent breaks during autumn and winter. The Parc Natural de la Marjal de Gandia provides a wetland ecosystem for kayaking through reed beds, birdwatching and cycling on flat tracks.
To the west, the Serra de Mondúber reaches 841 metres and concentrates the area's most demanding hiking and mountain biking routes. From the summit, a panorama stretches across the Gulf of Valencia and the Valencian interior. A network of greenways and cycle paths through the natural park and coastline rounds out the offer for family cycling and long-distance routes.
Highlights
- • Surfing and paddleboarding at Gandia Beach with schools and equipment rental
- • Kayaking through the Marjal de Gandia: a protected wetland rich in waterbirds
- • Hiking and mountain biking on the Serra de Mondúber (841 m) with Gulf of Valencia views
- • Cycling routes along the coast and greenways of the Marjal Natural Park
Best time to visit
Autumn and winter for surfing. Spring for marsh kayaking and Mondúber hiking. Summer for paddleboarding and coastal cycling at sunrise or sunset.
Practical tips
Kayak access into the Marjal requires following the marked channels. For Mondúber routes, combine hiking and mountain biking in the same day starting from the village of Barx. The northern beach of Gandia is less crowded in summer than the main urban seafront.