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Give Gandía 2 nights: one for the Borja palace and old town, one for the 7 km (4.3 mi) beach 4 km (2.5 mi) away. Skip if you want a car-free old town with the sea at the door.Give Gandía 2 nights: one for the Borja palace and old town, one for the 4.3 mi (7 km) beach 2.5 mi (4 km) away. Skip if you want a car-free old town with the sea at the door.
Gandía is a working Valencian city of about 78,000 people with a separate beach strip 4 km east, so the old town and the sand do not compete. It is 65 km south of Valencia on the hourly C1 train, which makes it a practical two-night add-on to a Valencia trip rather than a destination on its own. The draw is the Borja palace, the birthplace of fideuà, and 7 km of fine-sand beach that stays open in winter.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- May–Jun, Sep–early Oct
- avoid Jul–Aug (hot, packed, peak prices); mid-Mar Falles week if you want quiet
- Airports
- VLC · ALC
- Nights
- 2
Rules in force · 9Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
- Iberia ↗Plan meals on the Iberian clock: Spanish kitchens serve lunch from about 13:30–14:00 and dinner from 20:30–21:00; Portugal eats an hour or so earlier. Early evenings are for tapas or petiscos, not full meals.
- Iberia ↗Inland Spain and Portugal (Seville, Córdoba, Madrid, the Alentejo) pass 40 °C in heatwaves from late June to August: sightsee before 11:00 and after 18:00, and keep July–August for the coasts and the green north.
- Iberia ↗Andorra and Gibraltar have their own border and customs rules and are reached only through Spain (or France for Andorra); read their pages before adding them, especially if you hold a limited Schengen visa.
- Spain ↗Spain is in the Schengen area. Check the entry rules for your passport on official sources; the EU's Entry/Exit System registers non-EU visitors at the first Schengen border, and further pre-travel authorisation rules are being introduced.
- Spain ↗High-speed trains have airport-style baggage screening at the station and boarding gates that close a few minutes before departure: arrive early.
- Spain ↗Carry your passport or ID: police may ask for it, and hotels must register every guest's document.
- Spain ↗The Alhambra in Granada and the Sagrada Família in Barcelona sell timed tickets that sell out weeks ahead in season; book on the official sites before you fix your dates.
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Gandía112 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Gandía, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the euro (EUR, €).Spain-wide
- SIM or eSIMcheckEU and EEA plans roam at home prices; UK and other plans may charge — check before you land.Spain-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe across the mainland; it tastes of chlorine in some coastal areas.Spain-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Round up or 5–10% for good service; service is not usually added.Spain-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Spain-wide
- SafetyA calm, low-crime city; the real issues are summer heat, strong currents on exposed beach days, and pickpockets around the August beach crowds.
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- RestroomsFew public toilets; use bars and cafés (buy a coffee).Spain-wide
- Emergency numbers112 All services (police, fire, ambulance) · 091 National police · 062 Guardia Civil (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysSmall shops close about 14:00–17:00 and on Sundays; big chains and department stores open all day.Small shops close about 2:00 PM–5:00 PM and on Sundays; big chains and department stores open all day.Spain-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportVLC Valencia (About 70 km (43 mi); C1 train from València Nord to Gandía takes about 1 h, €5.80 (≈ US$7)).VLC Valencia (About 43 mi (70 km); C1 train from València Nord to Gandía takes about 1 h, €5.80 (≈ US$7)).
- Getting aroundLa Marina Gandiense buses run seven routes; L2 and L6 link the train station to the beaches, €1.50–1.80 (≈ US$2–3) paid to the driver.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee€1.30–2.50 (≈ US$2–3)
- Beercaña in a bar / can at a supermarket€2–3.50 (≈ US$3–5)€0.60–1.20 (≈ US$1–2)
- Metro or bus rideLocal bus ride€1.50–1.80 (≈ US$2–3)
- Museum or sight ticketPalau Ducal dels Borja entry€8 (≈ US$10) adults, €6 (≈ US$7) over 65, €4 (≈ US$5) ages 6–17
- Budget bedDouble room, 3-star, a night, per room€55 (≈ US$65)
- Mid-range bedDouble room, 3-star, a night, per room€90 (≈ US$110)
- High-end bedDouble room, 3-star, a night, per room€140 (≈ US$170)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €55 (≈ US$65) · Mid €100 (≈ US$120) · High €180 (≈ US$250)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- VLC Valencia (About 70 km (43 mi); C1 train from València Nord to Gandía takes about 1 h, €5.80) · ALC Alicante–Elche (About 110 km (68 mi); bus or car, roughly 1 h 30 min)VLC Valencia (About 43 mi (70 km); C1 train from València Nord to Gandía takes about 1 h, €5.80) · ALC Alicante–Elche (About 68 mi (110 km); bus or car, roughly 1 h 30 min)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
not flagged
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Feb
not flagged
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Mar
Avoid
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Apr
not flagged
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
May
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Jun
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Jul
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Aug
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Sep
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Oct
Best*
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Nov
not flagged
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Dec
not flagged
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Best: May–Jun, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Mar, Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Aug (32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)), coolest Jan (7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C) low), wettest Apr (6 rain days), driest Jul (2). Averages, not a forecast.
* only part of the month (early, mid or late).
Weather and climate
Gandía: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
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Feb
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
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Mar
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
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Apr
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
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May
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
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Jun
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
3 rd
Jul
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
2 rd
Aug
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
3 rd
Sep
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
5 rd
Oct
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
6 rd
Nov
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
5 rd
Dec
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
5 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
La Marina Gandiense buses run seven routes; L2 and L6 link the train station to the beaches, €1.50–1.80 paid to the driver. Taxis wait at the station. The old town is walkable; the beach is not, so plan on the bus or a car.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 1 h 15 min
Renfe C1 regional from Gandía station, hourly, about 1 h
€5.80 one way; a full day covers the old town and City of Arts.
Xàtiva
cautionDoor to door: 1.5–2 h
Train toward Valencia, change or direct depending on service
Check connections; castle and old town need most of a day.
Cullera
goDoor to door: About 1 h
Alsa coastal bus toward Valencia
Beach and hill castle; pairs well with a Valencia run.
Sagunto
cautionDoor to door: About 2 h
Train toward Valencia, then local connection
Roman theatre and castle; long for a return day.
Dénia
goDoor to door: About 1 h 30 min
Alsa coastal bus south
Port, castle and ferry onward to Ibiza.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Old town (Centre Històric)
Palace, market and train station on foot; cheapest beds, no beach.
Grau de Gandia (port)
Between town and beach; harbour seafood, 10 min by bus to either.
Platja de Gandia
Beachfront hotels and the Passeig Marítim; 4 km (2.5 mi) from the station, bus L2/L6.Beachfront hotels and the Passeig Marítim; 2.5 mi (4 km) from the station, bus L2/L6.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- €55–85 (≈ US$65–100) excl. bed
- Mid
- €90–150 (≈ US$110–180) excl. bed
- High
- €160 (≈ US$190)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Double room, 3-star1 × 2 nights × €90 | €180 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × €100 | €400 |
| C1 train Valencia–Gandía, both ways2 × €12 | €23 |
| Local bus, one day2 × €4 | €7 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × €10 | €20 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €63 |
| Trip total≈ €173 per person per day, bed included | €693≈ US$850 |
2026 estimate in euros; travel to Gandía excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | €1.30–2.50 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Fideuà or paella, per person | €14–22 (≈ US$17–30) |
| Menu del día at lunch | €12–18 (≈ US$14–25) |
| Beer: caña in a bar / can at a supermarket | €2–3.50 (≈ US$3–5) / €0.60–1.20 (≈ US$1–2) |
| Local bus ride | €1.50–1.80 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Palau Ducal dels Borja entry | €8 (≈ US$10) adults, €6 (≈ US$7) over 65, €4 (≈ US$5) ages 6–17 |
| MAGa archaeological museum entry | €2 (≈ US$3), free Sundays |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Town and beach are 4 km (2.5 mi) apart: book the side you actually want, or you will bus it twice a day.Town and beach are 2.5 mi (4 km) apart: book the side you actually want, or you will bus it twice a day.
- Beach season runs Jun–end Sep; outside it, many beach bars and hotels cut hours.
- August is peak Spanish holiday month: rooms and parking cost most and the sand is busiest.
- Falles week in mid-March brings loud nightly fireworks and bonfires; light sleepers should check dates.
Emergency numbers
- All services (police, fire, ambulance)
- 112
- National police
- 091
- Guardia Civil
- 062
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My bed tonight
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A esta dirección, por favorTo this address, please
Emergency
- All services112
- National police091
- Guardia Civil062
Embassy
No embassies in Gandía; the US, UK, Canadian, Australian, Irish and New Zealand embassies are in Madrid, with consulates in Valencia and Barcelona.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Valencia Nord → Gandía, Renfe C1: €5.80 (≈ US$7), about 1 h
- Local bus, station → beach: €1.50–1.80 (≈ US$2–3), about 20 min
- Taxi, station → Platja de Gandia: about €10–14 (≈ US$12–17)
Say or show
- Hola — Hello (OH-lah)
- Gracias — Thank you (GRAH-syahs)
- La cuenta, por favor — The bill, please (lah KWEN-tah por fah-VOR)
- ¿Tienen fideuà? — Do you have fideuà? (TYEH-nen fee-deh-WAH)
- ¿Dónde está la playa? — Where is the beach? (DON-deh es-TAH lah PLAH-yah)
- ¿Puedo pagar con tarjeta? — Can I pay by card? (PWEH-doh pah-GAR kon tar-HEH-tah)
Tourist offices: Avda Marquès de Campo 16 in town and Passeig Neptú at the beach; both closed Sunday.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Gandía. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Jun, Sep–early Oct · avoid Jul–Aug (hot, packed, peak prices); mid-Mar Falles week if you want quiet · month by month →
- 2 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 5 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contracts for VLC and ALC: last C1 departures, taxi fallback, overnight rung.
- Walking clusters with rescue anchors: old town (palace, MAGa, Casa de Cultura), Grau harbour, Platja de Gandia.
- Place pages with verified cutoffs (Palau Ducal, MAGa, Museu Faller, Castell de Bairén) and eat pages with last orders.
- Falles and August peak fixtures so gates A–D can go green.
Sources
- officialGandía official tourism
- officialGandía city council
- officialRenfe Cercanías Valencia (C1)
- officialLa Marina Gandiense buses
- officialPalau Ducal dels Borja
- secondaryWikivoyage: Gandía, revision 5244507 (CC BY-SA 4.0)