Activities
Trekking
Address: 46730 Platja de Gandia, València, Spain .If you practice trekking, we can offer you information of the different routes located around Gandia and La Safor.
For more information, contact with us before your arrival.
Bicycle tours
Address: Carr. de Nazaret a Oliva, 46730 Gandía, Valencia, Spain .From the hotel, and with our free bicycles, we recommend two cycle routes suitable for all ages:
- Green Route: leaving the hotel to the west, it goes through the natural environment of La Marjal de Gandia, a natural place with a great variety of flora and fauna.
- Blue route: leaving the hotel to the east, take a bike ride along the seafront walk, the beach and the port of Gandia, to get up close to the seafaring activity of the city.
If you like strong emotions and you are looking for something more daring, we recommend you to bring your bike, as we have a garage with tools, hose, bike parking ... and we can recommend different and exciting mountain routes.
Nautical sports
Address: Gandiasurf, Carrer Ribera Baixa, Gandia, Spain .Less than 2 km from La Gastrocasa you will find one of the oldest beach schools in Spain, offering activities such as windsurfing, kite surfing, paddlesurfing, surfing, body-surfing, catamaran...
More information and reservations on the web of Gandia Surf.
Port of Gandia
Address: Carrer Dic Nord, 21, 46730 Grau i Platja, Valencia, Spain .The Port of Gandia is located less than 4 km from La Gastrocasa and is intended for several uses:
- Fishing port
- Commercial trade port: transport of goods.
- Marina: where you can practice water sports such as:
- Fishing, sailing, rowing... More information and reservations on the website of the sailing school of the Escuela de Vela del Real Club Náutico de Gandia.
- Windsurfing, kitesurfing, paddlesurf, surfing, body-surfing, catamaran... More information and reservations on the Gandia Surf website.
- Jet skis. More information and reservations in Motonáutica Gandia.
- Technical service, boat rental and sale, fishing, water skiing, sailing, scuba diving, canoeing... More information and reservations at Marina San Nicolás.
- Passenger port: through the line that connects Gandia with Ibiza, Formentera and Mallorca during all the days of the year. You can book your tickets through the Transmediterranea website.
Beach of l'Auir
Address: Platja de l'Auir, Carrer Ribera Baixa, Gandia, Spain .It is located on the north coast of Gandia, between the urbanized area and the Vaca river, just 15 minutes walk from La Gastrocasa.
It is a privileged space of 3 km in length where you can enjoy a wonderful landscape of dunes. If you like to live the beach naturally, you can also do it in the authorized area and signposted for nudism.
Horse trips
Address: Los Robles, Centro Hipico Gandia, Gandia, Spain .Los Robles is an equestrian center of Gandia located in La Marjal de Gandia, just 2 km from La Gastrocasa, and is famous for its great variety of horses, its charming environment and its thrilling spectacles of purebred Spanish horses.
The center has around 100 horses and ponies, as well as professional instructors who can teach you how to ride or perfect your technique.
There is also the possibility of giving individual riding lessons, excursions/walks and jumping - taught in a way that guarantees a high level of personal attention.
The main activities offered by the center are initiation to trotting, galloping and horse jumping and excursions on horseback or pony by La Marjal de Gandia.
For more information and reservations, contact with us before your arrival.
Aula de la Natura de La Marjal de Gandia
Address: Aula Natura Marjal de Gandia, C/ Camí de L’Alqueria del Duc s/n Junto Alqueria del Duc - CdT, 46730 Valencia .The Aula de la Natura, located in the Marjal de Gandia area, just 5 km from La Gastrocasa, is an interpretive center for a Mediterranean wetland.
Its magnificent location allows you to visit the center, providing a very complete information of the flora and fauna native to this type of ecosystem, and where you can take a guided tour through "l'ullal" to discover all its secrets. A perfect excuse to be in contact with nature and get up close to the environment. Also in this area is located l'Alqueria del Duc, fortified building of the XVI century and l'Ullal Gran, lagoon formed by underground water springs.
If you wish to visit this space, we recommend you to book in advance by contacting us or directly with the Nature Classroom of La Marjal de Gandia.
Parpalló-Borrell Natural Park and Cave of Parpalló
Address: Cova del Parpalló, Carretera, CV-675, Km 9,5 46728, Valencia .The Parpalló-Borrell Municipal Natural Park is a protected area of Gandia, with 560 hectares. The objective of the Interpretation Center is to make known the importance of this protected space, showing its natural and cultural values, with a special focus towards its conservation. The Center has a dedicated room in the Cueva del Parpalló, with replicas of its art and prehistoric tools.
Cave of Parpalló:
Located in the Parpalló-Borrell Municipal Natural Park, the Cave of Parpalló is one of the most important caves of the Upper Palaeolithic, a time when humans were hunter-gatherers and the planet spent the last known glacial period.
In this context, Parpalló developed Paleolithic art on stone platelets, wich ends up as an encyclopedia of Mediterranean Paleolithic Art. Cueva del Parpalló is open to guided tours with prior reservation.
If you wish to visit this space, we recommend booking in advance by contacting us or directly with the Parpalló-Borrell Interpretation Center.
Ducal Palace of the Borja Family
Address: Carrer del Duc Alfons el Vell, 1, 46701 Gandia, València, Spain .The Ducal Palace of the Borja family in Gandia, 7 km away from La Gastrocasa and declared an Asset of Cultural Interest since 1964, is one of the most representative civil buildings of the Valencian historical heritage.
Located in the historic center, next to the Collegiate Church of Santa María and the City Hall, it has witnessed the evolution of the history of the capital of Safor since its birth. Its exterior austerity contrasts with its surprising interior that its successive habitants have been transforming throughout history, turning the Doge's Palace into a container of a whole range of different artistic styles that go from the 15th to the 19th century.
If you wish to visit this monument, we recommend you book in advance by contacting us or directly with the Palau Ducal de Gandia.
Royal Monastery of Sant Jeroni de Cotalba
Address: Autovía Gandía-L’Ollería (CV-60) Salida 35 46725 Alfauir (Valencia) .The Royal Monastery of Sant Jeroni de Cotalba, only 16 km away from La Gastrocasa, is one of the most notable and best preserved monastic constructions in the Valencian Community, a fact that is accentuated by the stylistic diversity of its set that, starting from a primitive medieval Gothic structure in the 14th century, it was developed mainly from the 16th to the 18th century.
This beautiful monument that once belonged to the Hieronymites, has been declared an Asset of Cultural Interest (BIC) since 1994, its construction dates from 1388 and contains important Mudejar, Gothic, Baroque and Neoclassical elements.
If you want to visit this monument, we recommend you book in advance by contacting us or directly with the Monastery.
Archaelogical Museum of Gandia MAGa
Address: Museo Arqueológico de Gandia, Calle Hospital, Gandia, Spain .The Archaeological Museum of Gandia - MAGa is located in the old San Marcos Hospital, an emblematic building founded in the 14th century by the first Duke of Gandia, Alfonso el Viejo.
The permanent collection focuses on the prehistory of the Safor region, from the Paleolithic hunter-gatherer societies to the Neolithic farming and livestock societies. It houses pieces from some of the main archaeological sites in Europe, such as the Cova del Bolomor (Tavernes de la Valldigna), the Cova del Parpalló or the Cova de les Meravelles (Gandia). The importance of these and other sites reflect the richness of the archaeological heritage of the Safor region.
For more information and reservations contact with us.
Fallas Museum of Gandia
Address: Carrer Sant Martí de Porres, 29, 46702 Gandia, España .The tradition of a centennial celebration, Intangible Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO, and the latest technologies go hand in hand at the Museo Fallero de Gandia (Fallas Museum), just 9 km from La Gastrocasa.
This building has become a reference in the interpretation of our culture and identity, recognized with the SICTED certificate of tourist quality.
The Museum offers you a different experience where you will learn the roots of the Valencian people. You will enjoy the best "Ninots" and the process of creating a fault, you will know the craft of fallero artist, unique in the world. You will discover the secrets of wearing a fallera and typical Valencian clothing, you will live in first person a "mascletà" and traditional music will surround you. Finally, you will know the mystery of the fire ritual.
A different museum with didactic and interactive spaces. The visits are always guided, they are adapted to each group, with touch screens, sound games and adapted access.
If you wish to visit this museum, we recommend you book in advance by contacting us or directly with the museum by calling +34 962 96 68 19.
Le Petit Hammam Gandia
Address: Le Petit Hammam Gandia, Calle Immaculada, Gandia, Spain .If you're looking to be spoil and take care of in a special way, we recommend one of the most relaxing experiences you can find. Just 15 minutes by car from La Gastrocasa, you will find Le Petit Hammam.
A Hammam, also known as an Arabic bath or Turkish bath, is a form of steam bath that includes scrubbing the body and relaxing. One of the most pleasant Arabic traditions is being imposed in our country. The hammam or public Arabic bath did not only cover functions of rest and hygiene, but it was also a place of social gathering. Currently they are highly recommended for their amount of benefits that contribute to our body, both physical and psychological.
In Le Petit Hammam Gandia you will find a very exclusive, intimate, and with a high quality service, where you can disconnect from day to day. The atmosphere is silent and only relaxing music is heard in the background, this added to the perfect work of a fully qualified staff, allows to recover the energy of the body and rest the mind.
It is recommended to make a reservation to guarantee a good service, so if you want to book an experience call +34 653 33 00 60.
Theate of Raval in Gandia
Address: Teatre Del Raval, Calle de San Ramón, Gandia, Spain .The Theater of Raval in Gandia is 15-minute drive from the hotel. It offers a program of theater plays, concerts and festivals along the year.
You can check its schedule is their website.
Serrano Theater of Gandia
Address: Teatro Serrano, Passeig de les Germanies, Gandia, Spain .It is the theater with the highest capacity in the city of Gandia. The theater was built on the same site as the old Teatro Circo de Gandía, which was built at the beginning of the 20th century. In 1913 it was renamed Teatro Serrano, in honor of the Valencian musician José Serrano, author of the Valencian anthem.
Of late Valencian modernist style, stands out in the facade the balconies in stone with geometric decoration, the tiles and the top of the facade with pinnacles and railings in iron forge with floral ornamentation. It consists of ground floor and a height.
In 1995 the theater closed and the building became the property of the Gandia town hall, which rehabilitated it, adapting it to the stage needs of the moment. It was reopened on March 27, 2006. Currently, its programming includes theater, music, dance and film shows.
Check their schedule in Teatro Serrano website.
Michelín Experience
Address: Restaurante Casa Manolo, Passeig Marítim, Daimús, Spain .Enjoy a gastronomic experience at the Casa Manolo restaurant in Daimús, with a Michelin star.
Get carried away by the creations of chef Manuel Alonso in a unique atmosphere on the shores of the Mediterranean.
You can book your table by contacting us or directly with the restaurant through its website.
Paellas a leña
Address: Partida Puigmola s/n .If you want to try an authentic Valencian wood-made paella, reserve your table at La Puigmola restaurant.
You can reserve your table by contacting us or directly with the restaurant.
Destapa't, Tapas route in Gandia
Address: Gandia, Spain .Every Thursday, the historic center of Gandia becomes a gastronomic route where the bars and restaurants of the city offer their best tapas.
Castle of Bayren
Address: Parque Arqueológico del Castillo de Bairén, Gandia, Spain .The Castle of Bayrén (X-XI century), also known as San Juan, is an old fortification located in the municipality of Gandia.
It is at the top of a mound 106 meters above sea level where, on the west side, the Sierra de Mondúver begins and on its slopes, looking east, the Marjal de Gandía, a wetland.
It can be visited by accessing the curves of San Juan, coming from Alicante direction, through the Alcodar industrial estate and from Valencia direction before the N-332 Gandia ring road.
La Picaeta Sibarita (brewery bar)
Address: Carrer Duc Carles de Borja, 28, Gandia, Spain .Brewery, snack bar and gourmet shop.
We recommend trying some of the craft beers that they make in the workshop and accompany it with classic Valencian appetizers that they prepare in the bar.
Ideal place to have an aperitif during a visit to the Historic Center of Gandia.
Possibility of guided tours with tasting.
