Tourism
Small town but with a lot of charm.
Guardamar awaits you!
Located in the region of Safor, on the edge of the mediterranean sea, well communicated by road i railway, is located in 75 km of the capital Valencia already 120 km from the city ofAlicante, where the main ones are located airports. The surface is completely flat and the only accident of relief is the low and sandy coast, forming a 500m silver with a big quality i cleaning both in the sand as in yours waters, equipped with services i accessible.
The municipal term of Guardamar de la Safor limited to the following localities: daimús, Gandía, bellreguard i Miramar, all of them from the province of Valencia. With a very short distance from others tourist locations like Dénia in the province ofAlicante or spoon in the of Valencia.
Also known as the Alquerieta. ancient Andalusian farmhouse, past the reconquer retained its population untilexpulsion of the Moors in 1609, date in which it had almost a hundredinhabitants. Practically depopulated in the following decades, it became the property of the Tamarit and later it was acquired by Count of Trénor.
Traditionally based on theagriculture. thewater for irrigation comes from river Serpis and of wells, the predominant crops are orange trees, tomatoes i vegetables.
Parish Church. The church building, which is attached to the parish of Miramar, was built in 17th century and was reformed in XIX. It is dedicated to Saint John the Baptist, pattern of sea guard, and the Mother of God of Milk.
PATRON FESTIVALS
August 15: Mother of God of Milk.
June 23: The bonfires of Sant Joan. Once the "low-key" dinner is over, bonfires are made on the beach in order to fulfill the tradition that marks the magical night. Fireworks and batucades enliven this night.
The festive and cultural events begin on the 11th of August and last until the 15th both inclusive. But on the weekends in August prior to the date, multiple events are held in which we must highlight giant pans, games for children, a parade of Moors and Christians, concerts, etc.
- October 9 community day. In Guardamar concentration of Classic Motorcycles..
- October 31 the night of souls. Children and adults join together to walk the streets of Guardamar.
WHERE TO HAVE LUNCH
- Restaurant Arnadí, haute cuisine French restaurant with a large dining room and a beautiful garden where your lunches or dinners will be a delight. Exquisite service, haute cuisine to taste in an unbeatable location and Casa Gran, an Italian restaurant with a rustic feel located in the s. XVII
- We can also find the Bar Guardamar located in the new Town Hall building where you can taste traditional Valencian cuisine.
ADAPTED TOURISM
Within the framework of the Impulsem Turisme grants from the Diputació de Valencia, the Council of Guardamar de la Safor has received help from 4.477 € for tourism promotion and revitalization actions.
With this help, the "Interpretive Adapted Route of the Natural Values of the Municipality", a project that includes the placement of 2 new interpretive panels on the beach of Guardamar de la Safor.
These panels not only promote the sustainable tourism and they make ours known natural heritage, but are also adapted for people with functional diversity, specifically those with cognitive, auditory and visual difficulties.
Guardamar is committed to inclusive and accessible tourism for all.
