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GANDIA - Costa Azahar

Valencia Region Spain

Gandia is situated on the Orange Blossom Coast (Costa Azahar). It's a large coastal city of about 60,000 people and is capital of La Safor in the Land of Valencia.

Surrounded by pretty little villages, vast orange groves, the Mediterranean sea and the El Safor mountain range, this lovely city is just 65 km south of Valencia.

Accommodation

There are many excellent hotels and apartments in town and in nearby Oliva.

Many of the villas in this area come with a few acres of orange groves so property here is perfect if you want to become self-sufficient and enjoy the fruits of the land.

Fideua - Paella

Valencia is where paella originated and the speciality of this area is a dish called fideuà which uses noodles instead of rice and is cooked with fish and shellfish.

Attractions

This is a bustling market town with a good nightlife which is especially so during the long summer months. There are many lively festivals held throughout the year which all the family can enjoy.

The most popular tourist attractions are the 14th century Palacio Ducal de los Borja and La Colegiata church.

Beaches

The beaches are wide and sandy and stretch for miles, in fact there are 11km of them so great if you love swimming and sunbathing. There's also a thriving port and harbor and the Nautical Club offers sports facilities such as sailing, windsurfing and scuba diving.

Train Station

The train station is in the center of town with trains running all day to the center of Valencia City. The journey takes 50 minutes and trains run every half hour.

For information on buses and tickets check out the following website ALSA Bus Website

Hotel Magic Villa Luz

Hotel Magic Villa Luz is just 200 meters from the beach.

Features include buffet restaurant, TV lounge, games room, 2 swimming pools, Jacuzzi, sun terrace and garden areas.

Rates & Reviews : Hotel Magic Villa Luz

Hotel Cibeles Playa

Cibeles Playa Hotel is located very close to the beach and the sports harbor.

Features include restaurant, room service, Business Center and swimming pool.

Rates & Reviews : Hotel Cibeles Playa

Hotel Principal

Hotel Principal features a Buffet Restaurant, Lobby–Bar, Cafeteria & Garden-Bar Terrace, Room service, Minibar in rooms and special meals available (request needed).

Features include free Internet access corner (next to Reception front desk), Fitness Center, outdoor and indoor swimming pools with hydromassage tub and Jacuzzi.

Rates & Reviews : Hotel Principal