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City of Arts and Sciences
• Have three unique sub-attractions, a must-see architectural complex full of artistic beauty in Valencia • Cover an area of more than 350,000 square meters with unique architectural style, a paradise for photography and art lovers • The white buildings complement the blue sky and lake. Every frame can become a beautiful scene captured by the camera △ Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias consists of three main attractions, namely Museu de les Ciencies, Hemisferic, and Oceanographic △ The Hemisfèric is the largest projection hall in Spain, measuring more than 900 m² and having three different projection systems. △ The Oceanogràfic is the largest aquarium in Europe and home to more than 500 species. Come and meet Kylu, the only young beluga whale that can be found in Europe.Valencia · 56km from Gandia
Queen's square
Queen's square is located in the heart of the old town. It is a fully pedestrianized historic square, situated exactly on the site of the forum of the ancient Roman city of Valencia from over 2,000 years ago. The Turia Fountain in the square is cast in bronze. The reclining river god symbolizes the Turia River that nourishes the Valencia plain, and the surrounding female statues represent the ancient irrigation canals fed by the river. During the Las Fallas festival every March, a giant statue of the Virgin Mary is erected in the square, and the Offering of Flowers to the Virgin Mary also takes place here. Flowers are inserted one by one to form the Virgin's cloak, and within a few days, the square transforms into a sea of flowers. On ordinary days, the open-air cafes by the square are a great place to take a break while exploring the old town.Valencia · 58.9km from Gandia
Castle of Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara Castle was established in the 16th century, and the history of this area goes back even further. Items from the Iberian and Roman periods of the Bronze Age have been found on the mountain. Now, the castle has become a landmark of Alicante. There is an elevator on the side near the sea, but there is a charge for taking the elevator in the mountains, and it is free when you get down. There are many paths behind the castle to climb to the castle, and the top can overlook the whole city and the seaside. After coming down you can stroll around the beach, interestingly, you can see the face of a Moor when you stand at the entrance of the beach and look at the castle.Alicante · 73.4km from Gandia
Plaza del Ayuntamiento
In the city center of Valencia, Spain, the City Hall Square occupies an important position. It is a concentrated embodiment of the city's vitality and heritage.The square was built in the 19th century and is surrounded by iconic buildings of various styles, showing traces of the past. Among them, the City Hall building adopts the neoclassical style, with white marble as the main material. The exterior walls are carved with exquisite reliefs and sculptures, interpreting historical stories and myths and legends, solemn and elegant. The towering bell tower on the top of the building reaches the sky and becomes the eye-catching visual focus of the square. The post office, on the other hand, presents a neo-baroque style, showing a unique artistic charm. In the center of the square, a large fountain is eye-catching. In the clear pool, the fountain is elegantly shaped, and the water splashes crystal clear under the sunlight. The changing light and shadow add a lively atmosphere to the square, attracting many citizens and tourists to stop here.Valencia · 58.2km from Gandia
Malvarrosa Beach (Valencia)
Malvarrosa beach (Valencia) is located in the east of Valencia and is a well-known local resort beach, where you can sunbathe, play beach volleyball, surf and more on the soft white sand. The annual Spanish Aircraft Show is also held here, where you can enjoy the aerobatics of the Spanish Air Force above the beach.Valencia · 57.9km from Gandia
Soller
Soller is considered by many to be the most beautiful town on Mallorca, where you can see the classic scenery of mountains and rivers, and the citrus forests all over the mountains and plains add a bit of color to this town. There are also magnificent palace-style buildings, interesting century-old trains, etc., which are worth visiting.Spain · Soller
Museo de Bellas Artes de Valencia
The Valencia Art Museum was rebuilt from the monastery of St. Bio V in the 17th century. It mainly collects and displays the works of Spanish painters, especially the works of local painters in Valencia. The Valencia Art Gallery has collections of works by Libera and the "painter of light" Sorolla in the 16th and 17th centuries that should not be missed, as well as other paintings such as Velázquez, Greco, and Murio. In addition, there is a separate exhibition hall displaying Goya portraits, which is worth a visit.Valencia · 59km from Gandia
Valor Chocolate Museum
Villajoyosa · 50.8km from Gandia
Olivar Market
Olivar Market is a local fresh market situated in the heart of Parma, next to the San Miguel pedestrian shopping street. The market is home to a wide variety of shops and stalls, ranging from vegetables, fruits, meat, and seafood to deli items and snacks—you can find almost every Spanish delicacy here.Spain · Palma de Mallorca
Casas Colgadas de Cuenca
The ancient city of Cuenca was selected as a World Heritage Site for its well-preserved fortified medieval city and wonderful vertical layout. Surrounded by rivers on both sides of the ancient city, deep valleys are formed under the erosion of the river, and the city is magically built on the slope. The old quarter of Cuenca is considered to be the most magnificent old town in Spain.Spain · Cuenca
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City of Arts and Sciences
Valencia · 56km from GandiaQueen's square
Valencia · 58.9km from GandiaCastle of Santa Barbara
Alicante · 73.4km from GandiaBook now for tomorrowPlaza del Ayuntamiento
Valencia · 58.2km from GandiaMalvarrosa Beach (Valencia)
Valencia · 57.9km from GandiaSoller
Spain · SollerMuseo de Bellas Artes de Valencia
Valencia · 59km from GandiaValor Chocolate Museum
Villajoyosa · 50.8km from GandiaOlivar Market
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What travellers say about Gandia
罗罗和宝宝8 June 2025
5.0
This is my favorite science museum. The exterior is stunning, and the interior exhibits and interactions are very good. It was the first time I learned that Leonardo da Vinci was a genius who could do everything, including architecture, painting, sculpture, anatomy, and bridge building. It was the first time I learned about the moon and Mars. It was the first time I learned about genes. There were too many interactions. The children were especially hi
City of Arts and Sciences
小思文11 August 2020
4.0
A large square facility in Valencia, Plaza de la Virgen is also quite attractive to tourists. The square has very ancient architectural customs. Here you can also experience a lot of strong Spanish-style food and some small souvenir shops. I like the restaurants here very much☁️
Queen's square
_TX***au19 April 2024
5.0
great hike, absolute spectacular views as you can see 1000% worth the experience, approx take 30-1 hour to get up there. museums as well but didn’t go in them.
Castle of Santa Barbara
乖小咪28 April 2020
5.0
The Plaza Mayor in Valencia is a huge square in front of the town hall. Surrounding it are some ancient buildings. The most famous one is the Valencia Town Hall. This is the absolute center of the city. It is very lively and an important tourist attraction. It is worth a visit.
Plaza del Ayuntamiento
M15***7729 October 2019
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This is the most famous beach in Malaysia. The coastline here is very long and the sea water is very clear. It is a very good choice to sunbathe on the beach. The beach is also very soft. There are also many good restaurants around.
Malvarrosa Beach (Valencia)
Georgezou13 March 2020
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The town of Soller is located in the northwest of Mallorca. It is a beautiful town surrounded by citrus groves in a canyon basin. Every street and every corner exudes the exotic style of the Iberian Peninsula. Staying here for a night is a good choice.
Soller
Trippy Traveler27 December 2022
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For me it’s a must. everyone should visit this wonder at least once
Museo de Bellas Artes de Valencia
Todemmy2 June 2021
5.0
[Scenery] After visiting the Banys Arabs Baths, we drove back to the city and happened to catch the Olive Garden Market. Sometimes there is also a flea market, which is a very interesting place to shop. [Fun] There are many snacks, and there are a hundred ways to cook olives... They look so sour, haha
Olivar Market
翱翔的大鲨鱼6 May 2020
4.0
Such a fine city only operated for a few decades. After the Spanish arrived, they destroyed and abandoned it. The stones of the buildings in the city were taken away to build churches and houses. In the 1970s, the Ecuadorian authorities began to carry out conservation and archaeological work in the ancient city of Cuenca. Some people also returned the stones and piled them in the city. But many of the ones I saw had holes in them because they were used as foundations for building houses.
Casas Colgadas de Cuenca
