October 9 in Gandia: Day of the Valencian Community
October 9th in Gandia is one of the most anticipated dates on the Valencian Community’s festive calendar. Every year, the city is filled with civic events, concerts, traditional dances, and the popular Mocadorà, which sweetens the day with artisanal marzipan. A day that combines history, culture, and gastronomy, perfect for discovering Gandia in autumn and experiencing Valencian identity firsthand.
October 9 Program in Gandia 2025
Every year, Gandia City Council organizes a program of events that combines solemnity and a festive atmosphere. According to previous years’ programming (
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Civic event at the Palau Ducal dels Borja: tribute to Jaume I, with the civic procession of the Senyera and the participation of cultural associations.
Musical and traditional dance performances in the Plaza Mayor.
Sports activities such as Valencian pilota games (women’s raspall in Plaça Escola Pia).
Free cultural visits to iconic monuments such as the Ducal Palace and Bairén Castle.
Popular Fideuà and gastronomic activities that bring together locals and visitors.
Concerts by local and regional artists, with a festive atmosphere throughout the day.
The tradition of Mocadorà: the “Valencian Valentine's Day”
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Imagine having breakfast by the sea, cooking on an island kitchen overlooking the horizon, or simply enjoying a good book with background music in a comfy armchair. That’s Sirens.
Family atmosphere and complementary plans
October 9th in Gandia isn’t just a civic holiday. It’s also a perfect day to enjoy things to do with family or as a couple:
Walks along the beach in the middle of autumn, with pleasant temperatures and fewer crowds than in summer.
Visit the historic center, which is especially lively during the celebrations.
Routes around La Safor, ideal for completing a long October weekend.
Por qué vivir el 9 d’Octubre en Gandia
Visitar Gandia en esta fecha permite disfrutar de:
Un ambiente único, mezcla de historia, fiesta y gastronomía.
Tradiciones valencianas auténticas, como la Mocadorà y la procesión cívica.
Planes para todos: familias, parejas, amantes de la cultura y de la buena mesa.
La oportunidad de descubrir Gandia en otoño, con un clima suave y actividades especiales.
Descubre la playa de Gandia en otoño
Descubre la playa de Gandia en otoño
Where to stay in Gandia on October 9th
Si vienes a Gandia para vivir el 9 d’Octubre, lo ideal es alojarte cerca de la playa o del centro histórico, según el tipo de experiencia que busques:
Gandia Playa en otoño: perfecta para quienes disfrutan de paseos tranquilos frente al mar, la brisa mediterránea y la comodidad de contar con todos los servicios a mano.
Centro histórico: ideal para sumergirse en los actos cívicos y culturales, como el homenaje a Jaume I en el Palau Ducal o los conciertos en la Plaza Mayor.
En nuestros apartamentos en Gandia Playa encontrarás la combinación perfecta de confort, ubicación y diseño para familias y parejas que buscan una estancia de calidad, con todas las comodidades para disfrutar de la ciudad en estas fechas tan especiales.
