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VALENCIA - GANDIA - Holiday...
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Low Season (min 1 week) 280? 15th January to 29th March & 25th October to 22nd November Mid Season (min 1 week)307? 29th March to 28th June & 3oth August to 25th October High Season (min 2 weeks) 385? 28th June to 30th August
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THE COSTA DEL AZAHAR or ORANGE BLOSSOM COAST

GANDIA 5km & over 17km of Blue Flag Beaches - A self-catering holiday property

If you have been hankering after the Ã?????real SpainÃ????? well this is it Ã????? our small rustic town of Palma de Gandia is sheltered by the Safor Mountains and is almost surrounded by orange groves that stretch down to the sea (featured on A Place in the Sun 2004) This is a self-catering holiday rental which has two bedrooms within a traditional Valencian townhouse that has been tastefully renovated and is situated in a peaceful cul-de-sac of 4 other Spanish owned properties where narrow winding lanes and quaint passageways criss cross with small squares and shady parks.

Sympathetically renovated retaining the original Valencian features, we believe our home is over 100 years old. The ceramic tiles around the fireplace are original and there is a story that when the church was dedicated the priest came and blessed all the houses in the historic part of town.

The traditional Valencian door has shuttered glass windows and decorated ironwork rajasÃ????? and opens onto a spacious open plan L shaped living area with vaulted beamed ceilings. Near the doorway is a casual seating area. The formal dining area has seating for 4 and there is a second sitting area which has reverse air conditioning, a TV/DVD/CD player and a cast iron electric fire for chilly evenings. There is also a large portable gas stove and electric fires.

Two bedrooms (1 double with ceiling fan and 1 twin) each with large floor to ceiling wardrobes and cupboards and window shutters to keep out the sun in the summer. The modern bathroom is fully tiled with vanity unit, wc, bath and shower. With seating for 4, the kitchen/diner has new kitchen units and appliances and opens onto the patio. The high walled private patio area has a southerly aspect and there are small shrubs and trees, garden furniture and gas bbq.

Just seconds away brings you to the small Plaza de la Vella where Rosa and Jose have their bakery - ideal for your warm bread in the morning and as Jose and Rosa are learning English, you could practice your Spanish with them. There is also a hairdresser and a public telephone box in the plaza and a couple of Tobacconists in the town. Just round the corner is the butcher and a small supermarket and on the opposite side of the road you will find Ã?????Bar PalmaÃ????? where you can eat home cooked food in the evening. There are various tapas bars, an English bar and a Chinese takeaway. Just 15 minutes stroll brings you to the restaurant Ã?????AventuraÃ????? where Moma has an excellent menu of home cooked food and delicious square pizzas. All the food is very reasonably priced and a Menu del Dia can cost from 7.50Ã????? to 12Ã?????. Viva Espana restaurant on the Gandia to Oliva road has an excellent flamenco floor show at the weekends.

In the evening there are some lovely walks through the shady orange groves or you can meander along the old narrow lanes down to the river. There is excellent fishing (permit from the Town Hall) when there is water in the river! An outdoor swimming pool is open in the summer months.

Steeped in history when you get tired of building sandcastles on the beach, you can discover the ruined castles, palaces and quaint old cobbled medieval towns and cave houses. The sophisticated city of Gandia is just 10 minutes away and was home to the infamous Borgia family. The medieval part of Gandia is traffic free which enables you to explore the alleyways, the Borgia Palace which is magnificent and the Cathedral where the film Ã?????Lucretia BorgiaÃ????? was recently filmed. There are boutique shops and cafes and the famous Lizeran tapas bar. The paseo with its fountains, runs the length of the city and on the side of the road are banks, restaurants and small cafes where you can sit and watch the world go by. On the outskirts of Gandia is the large hypermarket Carrefour.

Gandia Playa is about a kilometre from the city and is backed by a long promenade. The beach has much to offer the sports enthusiast with beach and water sports available: it has beach loungers, changing rooms, toilets and childrens playgrounds. The area around the playa also has a scattering of shops with an excellent selection of cafes, bars and restaurants.

Oliva Ã????? 8 km south of Palma de Gandia is dominated by the ruined castle of Santa Ana which overlooks the old Moorish part of the town, with its steep narrow winding streets and quaint houses. The new town has a selection of shops and supermarkets and on Friday morning there is a huge outdoor market where people come from miles around to sell their home produce Ã????? the market sells literally everything. Heading towards the sea from the new town is Oliva Playa not perhaps offering the range of sports and comforts of Gandia but it can be a little quieter. There are other beaches between, Miramar, Bellregard, Daimus, Piles etc. all having small promenades and cafes. South of Oliva are rustic beaches which are backed by tamarisk trees. The quality of the sand is excellent for building sandcastles and the beach gently slopes into the sea. So good is the sand, on occasions it is exported to the Canary Islands.

The area is excellent for walking the ice trails and around the old towns and illustrated walks can be either downloaded from the internet or obtained from the local tourist offices. Most sports are catered for and there is an 18 hole Severiano Ballesteros Golf Course south of Oliva. Scuba diving and bikes can be hired locally.

Gandia is central to many of the old castles and historic towns. Xativa castle was home to Hannibal and his family and where Rodrigues Borgia (father to Cesere and Lucretia and later to become Pope Alexander VI) was born. The castle is perched on three hills and there are excellent views of the plains beyond. Xativa was the first town in Europe to manufacture paper and there are some interesting old medieval buildings with magnificent doors. It is also said that there are over 1,000 fountains in the city!

Bocairente was called Bekir�???�??�?�©n by the Muslims because of the dominant architectural style in the town which used the form of beehives. There are extensive cave systems both in the town and 500 metres on the outskirts which archaeologists believe are remnants of an Arab settlement. The town has steep cobbled narrow streets and many of the houses are built into the rock including one of the bars. The bullring also built into sold rock, dates back to 1843.

Elche, south of Alicante is a very pleasant day out. The Palm Grove, dedicated as a World Heritage site, is the largest in Europe and has 200,000 examples of palms dating back to prehistoric times. The Basilica of Santa Mar�???�??�?�­a was built on the site of a mosque and is where the Mystery Play is performed in August. The tower has many steps but is well worth the climb for the superb view. For Dan Brown fans, there is a life size statue of the founder of Opus Dei, Jose Marie Escriver. There are many historic places to visit, the museum, the Arab Baths and the Archaeological Museums. Elche�????s footwear factories produce almost half of the footwear manufactured in Spain and there are factory outlets on the edge of the city.

Alicante, Javea and Denia all have old historic areas and castles and the medieval town of Guadalest has a castle ( reached by a tunnel) which is perched on a pinnicle of rock. The surrounding views are stunning. Just 200yds along the main road is Los Arcos, the animal sanctuary where rescued bears, tigers, lions and monkeys can end their days after being abandoned or mistreated. As Los Arcos exists purely on charity, please be generous with a donation.

To the north of Gandia, surrounded by freshwater lakes is Cullera. The natural vantage point of the medieval Castle and Sanctuary of La Mare de Deu del Castillo stands at the highest point of the town. Cullera lighthouse and Dragut cave await the traveller on the other side of the hill. The Turkish pirate Dragut used the cave when he raided the town around the 14thC. You could round off the day at Uteil, an area that produces excellent wines. Vincente Gandia winery invite you for a small charge, to taste their wines and have lunch and perhaps have a tour of the vineyards. There is an old historic network of underground caves divided into Jews, Christian and Muslim compounds, and a very old 19C bullring and a honey and wax museum.

North of Valencia is Sagunto and Peniscola. There are mainly Roman remains to be found in Sagunto: the ruined temple of Diana, a Citadel and a 19C restored Amphitheatre. The city was captured in 219 by the armies of Hannibal and under Roman rule minted its own coins. Peniscola has a beautiful crescent shaped beach and the old fortified town with a castle was where Ã?????El CidÃ????? was filmed.

Near Benidorm are the theme parks, Terra Natura, Terra Mitica, Aqualandia and Monduver with El Vergel Safari Park 20 minutes away where you can picnic to the sound of lions and tigers and if you can catch them, pet the domestic animals including pot bellied pigs who love being tickled.

Valencia is a 40 minute train journey through rice fields, vineyards and orange and oliva groves. There is a tourist bus where you can hop on and off at strategic sights, but must sees are: The Cathedral that holds the Holy Grail, the beautifully tiled Indoor Market �???? the largest tin Europe, the Arts & Science Museums and if you want to join the caf�???�??�?�© crowd, there are plenty of tapas bars, museums and art galleries.

2008 is the start of the 33rd Americas Cup regattas http://33rd.americascup.com/en/ which Valencia will host yet again . The Final taking place in the port of Valencia in the summer of 2009.

22nd to 24th August. - Formula 1 Racing comes to Valencia http://www.formula1.com/races/ The course, which will mirror Monaco, and has been built with the help of Bernie Ecclestones expertise and will be the beginning of a 7 year contract.

The Moto GP Grand Prix Valencia is held every year at the Ricardo Tormo Stadium - (Sunday October 26th) http://www.soldouteventtickets.com/listings/252/320/9595/MotoGP%20/valencia-motogp .

Of course there are lots of fiestas, the important ones being le Fallas (where 30ft papier mache charicatures are built and then burnt at the end of the week, the nearest being Valencia and Gandia in March. The Moors & Christians battle it out for supremacy: the best being Alcoy but smaller towns have them too. The famous tomato festival in Brunol is held in August (http://www.thefanatics.com/latomatina/

and lots of bull running festivals in nearby towns. The old bullring at Ondara has bullfighting during the summer, notices on the outside walls usually inform you of dates.

In two weeks you won't have time for all the sights but you can be assured of a holiday to remember savoring the traditions and kindness of the Spanish people, their culture, customs and their food.

Features
Broadband Internet
Cable/Satelite TV
Coffee Maker
DVD Player
Dishwasher
Full Kitchen
Linens/Towels Provided
Microwave
Oceanfront
Patio/Deck/Balcony
Refrigerator
Walk to Beach
Washer/Dryer
 
Activities
Amusement Park
Fishing
Golf
Hiking
Horseback Riding
Live Entertainment
Miniature Golf
Sailing
Scuba Diving
Snow-skiing
Swimming
Tennis
Water Park
Water-skiing
 
Amenities
Covered Parking
Elevator
Gated Complex
Handicap Accessible
Heated Pool
Hot Tub
Kiddie Pool
Lazy River
Outdoor Grill
Pool
Restaurant
Workout Room
 
Policies
Motorcycles OK
Pet Friendly
Smoking Allowed
 
 
Rates Effective Dates Min Weekly Max Weekly
High Season 06/28/2008 - 08/30/2008 N/A $599.00
Mid Season 08/30/2008 - 10/25/2008 N/A $576.00
Year-round 10/25/2008 - 11/22/2008 N/A $436.00
Low Season 01/15/2009 - 03/28/2009 N/A $436.00
Mid Season 03/28/2009 - 06/27/2009 N/A $576.00
* Rates may be subject to applicable sales, use, and accomodations tax
 

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