Palma de Gandía – Culture, Water Heritage and Trails

West of the village of Palma de Gandía lies the Cova de la Clau, with remarkable prehistoric paintings in the naturalistic or Levantine style. Irrigated fields and orange trees surround the site. Those wishing to compare cultural attractions, short local routes, and longer trails will find different options here to help plan their trip.

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Culture

The church of Sant Miquel in Palma de Gandía, dedicated to the Archangel Michael, was managed by monks from Cotalba until 1835. Construction of the church began in 1392; its Neo-Gothic bell tower dates from 1912. Most of the village’s emblematic buildings are concentrated on Plaça Vella.

In the vicinity of Palma de Gandía, the Castillo de Palma de Gandía, of Arab origin, stands on a mountain between Palma de Gandía and Alfauir. Two towers, sections of the wall, and the remains of a cistern have survived; the round tower is currently badly damaged.

Water Heritage

The Lavadero de la Huerta in Palma de Gandía is a rectangular basin dating from the 16th or 17th century. It preserves the dimensions calculated by Muslim irrigators in earlier centuries. The Sant Miquel washhouse forms part of Palma de Gandía’s water-related cultural heritage, while a traditional washhouse is located on San Miguel Street. Les Arcadetes served to channel water to the village of Palma de Gandía.

Trails and Festivals

Walks in Palma de Gandía lead to the Palma weir. It is believed that a weir already stood on the site of the present-day Palma weir in Arab times. A simple 2-km circular route also begins in Palma de Gandía. The different trail lengths make short and extended formats easy to compare.

The Ruta dels Monestirs is a long-distance hiking trail homologated by the Valencian Mountaineering Federation and includes a signposted, circular 123-km route for mountain bikes (MTB). The long-distance trail begins at Gandía railway station and ends at Alzira railway station. The Festes Majors of Palma de Gandía take place in the last full week of August. Moros i Cristians have also been celebrated in Palma de Gandía during the second week of July since 2008.

From Valencia, Palma de Gandía can be reached by road via the N-332, followed by the CV-686 and the CV-685.

More Destinations

Other local pages for planning your regional trip include Mogente, Moncada, Sagunto, Zarra, La Pobla Del Duc, Sueca, Benagéber, and Casas Bajas.

For the higher-level travel overview: Valencia.