Gandia: Platja de Gandia
Platja de Gandia is best known in the Valencian Community for its long sandy shore on the Mediterranean Sea. This beachfront district forms the coastal side of Gandia, while the older city lies farther inland on the broad plain of La Safor. Its seafront is defined by a generous public beach, apartment blocks, hotels and a promenade, with the port area and the mouth of the Serpis River nearby. Gandia’s historical centre preserves the Palau Ducal dels Borja, a former residence of the Borgia family and a reminder of the city’s ties to one of Europe’s most influential Renaissance dynasties. Together, beach life and an established Valencian town give the area a distinctly urban coastal character.
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Among the cities of the Valencian Community, Gandia stands out for its Borgia ducal legacy and its position between the Serpis River and the Mediterranean coast. The historic centre is marked by the Ducal Palace of Gandia, a residence of the Borgia family whose rooms reflect Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque periods. Saint Francis Borgia was born here in 1510 and later became the third Superior General of the Jesuits. At Grao de Gandia, the Serpis reaches the sea near the port, while the city’s long sandy shoreline connects urban life with the wider Costa de Valencia. Continue with other webcams from the area to see how this part of the Valencian Community connects along Spain’s Mediterranean coast.
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