Guidebook for El Real de Gandia
Entertainment & Activities
World class links course designed and built by Severiano Ballesteros. Great spa option for those who don't golf. You will need to book golf/spa.
http://resort.olivanova.com/uk/
30 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Oliva Nova Beach & Golf Resort
4 Av. DalíWorld class links course designed and built by Severiano Ballesteros. Great spa option for those who don't golf. You will need to book golf/spa.
http://resort.olivanova.com/uk/
Fun for kids aged 8 to 80. Small track for little kids and even have double karts. Large track for big kids 11+ and adults.
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Karting Oliva
N-332Fun for kids aged 8 to 80. Small track for little kids and even have double karts. Large track for big kids 11+ and adults.
Annual tomato chucking contest held on last Wednesday of August. Not for the faint hearted or children.
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Annual tomato chucking contest held on last Wednesday of August. Not for the faint hearted or children.
Closer than the larger park in Benidorm and less busy. Pay the extra and get your own rubber ring to avoid queuing on some of the attractions.
46 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Aquopolis
km. 33 Antigua Carretera Nazaret-OlivaCloser than the larger park in Benidorm and less busy. Pay the extra and get your own rubber ring to avoid queuing on some of the attractions.
Amazing ocean park. Have lunch in the Restaurant Submarine.
446 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
L'Oceanogràfic
1B Carrer d'Eduardo Primo YúferaAmazing ocean park. Have lunch in the Restaurant Submarine.
Gandiasurf
1 Carrer Ribera BaixaHire boats, windsurfers, paddle bard etc.
HIPICA ONDARA .ES
British owned and run horse riding centre.
http://hipicaondara.com
Food Scene
Outstanding beachside restaurant. If you fancy a cheaper alternative try cafe Matilda next door.
http://www.restaurantemanolo.com
22 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Restaurante Casa Manolo
5 Passeig MarítimOutstanding beachside restaurant. If you fancy a cheaper alternative try cafe Matilda next door.
http://www.restaurantemanolo.com
Casa Babel
22 Carrer TarrassóOur new favourite restaurant. Grab a great lunch here for 20 EUR
An old favourite. Hotel and restaurant in beautiful surroundings. Fixed menu lunch about 15 EUR! Kids can use the pool (best to ask first) while you finish lunch.
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hotel Font Salada
s/n Vía PistaAn old favourite. Hotel and restaurant in beautiful surroundings. Fixed menu lunch about 15 EUR! Kids can use the pool (best to ask first) while you finish lunch.
Right by the beach, can park outside, outstanding food. Top end.
http://restaurantesoqueta.com
23 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Restaurante Soqueta
118 Cl. Vía de RondaRight by the beach, can park outside, outstanding food. Top end.
http://restaurantesoqueta.com
3* Michelin Restaurant about 40 minutes drive away. 40 course tasting menu for €160, that's only €4 per course - bargain!
http://en.quiquedacosta.es
80 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Quique Dacosta
1 Carrer Rascassa3* Michelin Restaurant about 40 minutes drive away. 40 course tasting menu for €160, that's only €4 per course - bargain!
http://en.quiquedacosta.es
Along the sea front there are any number of restaurants from fast food upwards.
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Gandia Beach
23-25 Ronda de VeneciaAlong the sea front there are any number of restaurants from fast food upwards.
Prime spot right on the beach looking out to sea. Need to book in high season.
29 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Restaurante Ripoll
Passeig MarítimPrime spot right on the beach looking out to sea. Need to book in high season.
Pizzeria Olibaba sl
57 Tr.ª Virgen del Mar Tr.ª 6Right on beach, good value Pizzeria that does more then just pizza.
Parks & Nature
Wide open sandy beach with numerous chiringuito beach bars every 200 meters. Water sports at the marina at the south end.
57 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Platja de Gandia
Wide open sandy beach with numerous chiringuito beach bars every 200 meters. Water sports at the marina at the south end.
Hot water spring ideal for swimming on cooler days. Decent cafe right next to it or head to the Hotel Font Salada 2 minutes away for lunch.
18 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Restaurante-Xiringuito Font Salada
31 Urb. Sant PereHot water spring ideal for swimming on cooler days. Decent cafe right next to it or head to the Hotel Font Salada 2 minutes away for lunch.
If you want to do something a bit more adventurous. Truly stunning spot where you can do some swimming / canyoning or picnic. Bit difficult to find and on an unmade up road but well worth it. Follow directions to the spot on the map but stop when you get to a tunnel just before. Park on the right by the big tree and walk down the path on the right to the river. Fantastic on really hot days. Takes about 30 to 40 minutes all in from the villa. Eat at Casa Babel after.
Via d'Alcoi al Grau de Gandia
Via d'Alcoi al Grau de GandiaIf you want to do something a bit more adventurous. Truly stunning spot where you can do some swimming / canyoning or picnic. Bit difficult to find and on an unmade up road but well worth it. Follow directions to the spot on the map but stop when you get to a tunnel just before. Park on the right by the big tree and walk down the path on the right to the river. Fantastic on really hot days. Takes about 30 to 40 minutes all in from the villa. Eat at Casa Babel after.
Essentials
Huge hypermarket for your main grocery shop. Fantastic fish counter. Dia is a smaller option for topping essentials.
33 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Carrefour
s/n Carrer SuecaHuge hypermarket for your main grocery shop. Fantastic fish counter. Dia is a smaller option for topping essentials.
Carrer del Lector Romero
Carrer del Lector RomeroSmaller local supermarket. Parking round the back.
Everything Else
Rocky cove with clear blue water great for snorkelling. Great taverna hidden round the corner right on the beach. Parking can be an issue but villa owners allow you to park for a small fee.
30 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cala del Portixol
Rocky cove with clear blue water great for snorkelling. Great taverna hidden round the corner right on the beach. Parking can be an issue but villa owners allow you to park for a small fee.
Arts & Culture
Stunning modern architecture. Hire bikes and cycle around the park.
1235 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias
7 Av. del Professor López PiñeroStunning modern architecture. Hire bikes and cycle around the park.
Wonder around the streets of this attractive hill top town overlooking the fabulous lake.
424 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
El Castell de Guadalest
Wonder around the streets of this attractive hill top town overlooking the fabulous lake.
Drinks & Nightlife
Beach bar by day and night club after dark. Spanish party late so don't turn up before midnight; you'll be on you own!
https://olibaba.com
41 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Oli Ba Ba Chiringuito
s/n Carrer de Roderic d'OsonaBeach bar by day and night club after dark. Spanish party late so don't turn up before midnight; you'll be on you own!
https://olibaba.com
Drive around the lesser know wineries of Requena-Utiel. About 1:30hr from the villa.
http://www.spain.info/en_GB/que-quieres/gastronomia/rutas-vino/Valencia/ruta-del-vino-de-utiel-requena.html
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Requena-Utiel
Drive around the lesser know wineries of Requena-Utiel. About 1:30hr from the villa.
http://www.spain.info/en_GB/que-quieres/gastronomia/rutas-vino/Valencia/ruta-del-vino-de-utiel-requena.html