Marjal de Gandia (Ullal de l'Estany)
Coastal wetland in the municipality's north-east, part of the Marjal de la Safor and the Natura 2000 network, with some 450 ha of reedbeds, pools and rice fields. Its 'ullals' —freshwater springs that surface as circular ponds such as the Ullal de l'Estany or the Ullal de la Perla— hold clean water all year round. A place to walk among riverside vegetation and birds like mallards and herons, with a nature centre near the beach.
Behind the sand of Gandia hides a landscape very different from the beach: the Marjal de Gandia, a coastal wetland in the municipality's north-east, part of the Marjal de la Safor and the Natura 2000 network.
Water rising from the ground
It is some 450 hectares of reedbeds, pools and rice fields. Its peculiarity are the 'ullals', freshwater springs that surface as circular ponds of clear water, such as the Ullal de l'Estany or the Ullal de la Perla, which keep their quality all year round.
How to enjoy it
It is a place for an unhurried walk among riverside vegetation, with an eye on the birdlife: mallards, herons and migrating birds that use the marsh as a rest stop. Near the beach there is a nature centre to understand the ecosystem better. A free, quiet plan near València that pairs well with the Platja de l'Ahuir.
Frequently asked questions
Is it free to visit the Marjal de Gandia?
Yes, it is a natural site with free access for walking.
Where is the Marjal de Gandia?
Northeast of the town, behind Gandia's sand, within the Marjal de la Safor.
What can you see at the Marjal de Gandia?
A Natura 2000 wetland with around 450 ha of reedbeds, pools and rice fields, its 'ullals' or freshwater springs such as the Ullal de l'Estany, and birdlife like ducks and herons; near the beach there is a nature classroom.
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