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Gandia

Gandia is a city and municipality in the Valencian Community, Spain. It is located on the Mediterranean coast in the province of Valencia and serves as the capital of the comarca of La Safor. The city lies approximately 65 kilometers south of Valencia and is known for its long sandy beaches and historic old town. The population is around 80,000 people, and the surrounding area includes a mix of urban, residential, and agricultural land.

History: The area has ancient origins and developed significantly in the late Middle Ages, when Gandia became

Landmarks and economy: The Ducal Palace remains a principal landmark, together with the Church of Santa Maria

the
seat
of
the
Duchy
of
Gandia.
The
Borgia
family
were
among
the
notable
patrons
and
rulers
associated
with
the
duchy,
and
the
Ducal
Palace
was
built
as
a
seat
of
power.
Over
the
centuries
Gandia
grew
as
a
regional
administrative
and
commercial
center,
influencing
nearby
towns
in
La
Safor.
and
the
historic
city
center.
The
coastal
zone
is
dominated
by
Playa
de
Gandia,
a
major
beach
destination
for
both
locals
and
visitors.
The
economy
relies
on
tourism,
services,
and
agriculture
in
the
surrounding
countryside,
particularly
citrus
and
vegetables.
Gandia
is
connected
to
Valencia
and
other
towns
by
road
and
rail,
and
hosts
local
festivals
throughout
the
year.