The La Safor area has many small villages such as La Drova, which lies at the base of Mt. Monduver (841m).

This is a favourite for walkers & cyclists.

On a clear day, it's possible to see the isle of Ibiza from the top of the mountain.

The nearby village of Barx has many shops & bars, as well as numerous fiestas throughout the year.

 

Well worth a visit is the village of Simat. It has a beautiful monastery which is currently being restored.

Gandia is undoubtably the capital of the La Safor region.

There are 5kms of unspoilt beaches, along with numerous facilities for watersports.

 

Gandia has a diverse range of cultural activities and a number of

historical buildings worth discovering.

 

There is a wide variety of entertainment for all tastes, especially in the summer; discos, bars, restaurants, live entertainment, fireworks, folklore & dances.

 

And if you want, the non-stop magic of the night continues right until dawn.

  Further afield is the historic city of Valencia.

 

Modern, dynamic with a splendid historical centre,

Valencia has everything to offer visitors - history, culture and shopping.

 

Discover Valencian cuisine, from traditional paella and fideau

to specialist seafood and vegetable dishes.

For dessert, why not taste the local fruit and ice-cream, or have a refreshing drink of horchata (tiger nut milk) made in Alboraya.

 

A must to visit in Valencia is the City of Arts & Sciences.

 

It is the largest cultural leisure complex in Europe, which combines

interesting scientific contents with fun items for all interests.

 

The Oceanographic is an impressive water space which allows visitors to experience the oceans of the world.

Walk through the tunnel and see sharks swimming above you!

 

The Prince Felipe Museum of Sciences is a new concept of museum

where one can take part and experiment with present-day and future

science and technology.

 

The Hemispheric is an original building in the shape of a human eye where you can enjoy three different audiovisual shows on a large-sized screen.

 

The Umbracle is a spectacular garden-lined avenue

with views over the whole complex.

 

The Palace of Arts is a ground breaking centre where the best shows in

dance, opera and theatre are shown.