GANDIA AREA SOCIAL CLUB (INTERNATIONAL)

There are three walking groups associated with the Gandia Area Social Club: Strollers (or Shufflers), Ramblers and Toughies. The Strollers and Ramblers meet weekly on Wednesday mornings between late September and mid-May to enjoy some not-too-strenuous exercise amidst the glorious scenery of this area of Spain. And did you know that walking is good for you ? see article (this will open into a new window, and may be slow to download)

The Strollers for walks in the 'easy' to 'moderate' categories, around 2 - 2.5 hours (3 hours exceptionally) or up to 10 km, with frequent rest-stops, CHANGE OF TIME 10.45 am for 11.00 (sharp-ish!) start. Now under leadership of Dave & Sue (96 280 8776 or 645 302 420) with the help of Alan & Stella (96 287 9965 or 639 029 201) .

The Ramblers for walks mostly ín the ´moderate´ to ´a bit difficult in places´ range, usually between 2.5 - 4 hours' duration or 10 - 15 kms distance, with occasional rest-stops. Led by Kevin & Anna (96 288 8059 or 665 206 322), 10.45 am for 11.00 am (sharp!) start.

The Toughies are a small number of experienced GASC walkers who meet fairly regularly on Saturdays or Sundays to take on more challenging, and longer, mountain walks.

Meeting venues and start-points vary from week to week. All walkers, especially newcomers, are reminded that they participate at their own risk. Bring sufficient fluids and a packed lunch, unless advised otherwise. Well-behaved dogs are welcome on walks under full responsibility of their owners. All walkers do so at their own risk.

Below is info for the Wednesday morning walks (weather permitting). Anyone is welcome, come along, meet some like-minded people, and try a walk.

we also have occassional countryside trips, see diary page

STROLLERS
Meet: Denia (Hotel Port Denia) walk along seafront 10.45 Wed 13.12.06 meal after (book in advance)
Meet: Xeraco (roundabout near station) for Tavernes 10.45 Wed 6.12.06
Meet: Barx cemetary (turn left at roundabout by Barx) for Les Foies 10.45 Wed 29.11.06
Meet: Rotova (far end of main road) for Benicolet (new walk) 10.45 Wed 22.11.06
Meet: Gandia Playa (very far end, by last apartment block) 10.45 Wed 15.11.06 (directions)
Meet: Marxuquera (Bar Carril) 10.45 Wed 8.11.06
Meet: Oliva (turn right at lights on Pego road, go 100m) for near Forna 10.45 Wed 1.11.06
Meet: Rotova (far end of main road) for Lutxent 10.45 Wed 25.10.06
Meet: Villalonga (car park behind College on Ador road) *bring torch* 11.00 Wed 18.10.06
Meet: Rotova (far end of main road) for local walk 11.00 Wed 11.10.06
Meet: Oliva (turn right at lights on Pego road, go 100m) for Marjal/Font Salada 11.00am Wed 4.10.06
Meet: Rotova (far end of main road) for Lutxent monastery 11.00 Wed 17.5.06 *last walk*
Meet: Denia (Hotel Port Denia) 11.15 Wed 10.5.06
Meet: Rotova (far end of main road) for Lutxent monastery 11.00 Wed 3.5.06
Meet: Gandia Playa (opposite Bar Pastor, old Sunday market site 11.00 Wed 26.4.06
Meet: Marxuquera (Bar Carril) 11.00 Wed 19.4.06
Meet: Villalonga (car park behind College on Ador road) *bring torch* 11.00 Wed 12.4.06
Meet: Rotova (far end of main road) for 20kms away 11.00 Wed 5.4.06
Meet: Oliva (turn right at lights on Pego road, go 100m) for Font Salada 11.00am Wed 29.3.06
Meet: Villalonga (car park behind College on Ador road) for La Llacuna 11.00 Wed 22.3.06
Meet: Rotova (far end of main road) 11.00 Wed 15.3.06
Meet: Xeraco (roundabout near station) for Tavernes 11.00 Wed 8.3.06
Meet: Rotova (far end of main road) for Terrateig 11.00 Wed 1.3.06
Meet: Alcalali (Castel Vi) 11.00 Wed 22.2.06 'almond blossom walk'
Meet: Imperial Dos on Barx road (car park or entrance), 11.00 Wed 15.2.06
Meet: Oliva (turn right at traffic lights on Pego road, go 100m) for Forna Castle 11.00 Wed 8.2.06
Meet: Gandia Playa (very far end, by last apartment block) 11.00 Wed 1.2.06
Meet: Rotova (far end of main road) for Rugats 11.00 Wed 25.1.06
Meet: Marxuquera (Bar Carril) 11.00 Wed 18.1.06
Meet: .....11am Wed 11.1.06
Meet: Marxuquera (Bar Carril) 2pm New Year's Day (Sun) *for all walkers*

RAMBLERS
Meet: Villalonga (car park behind College on Ador road) 10.45 Wed 22.2.06 "bring torch" 10.45 Wed 20.12.06
Meet: Rotova (park along second road on right) local walk 10.45 Wed 13.12.06 with lunch after (book in advance)
Meet: Rotova (park along second road on right) for Benicolet or Rugat 10.45 Wed 6.12.06
Meet: Barx cemetary (turn left at roundabout by Barx) for Pla de Corals 10.45 Wed 29.11.06
Meet: Adsubia (on main road) for cami to Val D'Ebo 10.45 Wed 22.11.06
Meet: Barx cemetary (turn left at roundabout by Barx) 10.45 Wed 15.11.06
Meet: Barx cemetary (turn left at roundabout by Barx) 10.45 Wed 8.11.06 rained off
Meet: Palma de Gandia (little paseo, turn at Bancaixa) 10.45 Wed 1.11.06
Meet: Terrateig (bottom road of village) 10.45 Wed 25.10.06
Meet: Xeraco (roundabout near station) 10.45 Wed 18.10.06
Meet: Rotova (park along second road on right) for drive or walk local 10.45 Wed 11.10.06
Meet: Barx cemetary (turn left at roundabout by Barx) 10.45 Wed 4.10.06
Meet: Xeraco (roundabout near station) 10.45 Wed 27.9.06
Meet: Val d'Ebo (at bar along main road) with lunch after (book first) 10.45 Wed 31.5.05)
Meet: Xeraco (roundabout near station) for Tavernes 10.45 Wed 24.5.06
Meet: Terrateig (bottom road of village) 10.45 Wed 17.5.06
Meet: Rotova (park along second road on right) for castle 10.45 Wed 10.5.06
Meet: Rotova (park along second road on right) for castle 10.45 Wed 3.5.06
Meet: Barx cemetary (turn left at roundabout by Barx) 10.45 Wed 26.4.06 allow 7 mins for lights
Meet: Rotova (park along second road on right) for Benicadel 10.45 Wed 19.4.06
Meet: Rotova (park along second road on right) for Xativa 10.45 Wed 12.4.06
Meet: Castellonet - village on left past Rotova (by new houses at bottom) 10.45 Wed 5.4.06
Meet: Xeraco (roundabout near station) 10.45 Wed 29.3.06 Kevin 665 206 322
Meet: Xeraco (roundabout near station) for Restaurant Barraca Park then La Murta 10.45 Wed 22.3.06 Trevor 610 207 862
Meet: Marxuquera (Bar Carril) 10.45 Wed 15.3.06 David 617 630 872
Meet: Tormos (Bar Tormos on main road) for Fleix 10.45 Wed 8.3.06 Ray 96 286 9974
Meet: Barx cemetary (turn left at roundabout by Barx) 10.45 Wed 1.3.06 allow 7 mins for lights David 617 630 872
Meet: Villalonga (car park behind College on Ador road) 10.45 Wed 22.2.06 "bring torch" Ian 676 534 980
Meet: Alcalali (Castel Vi) 10.45 Wed 15.2.06 'almond blossom walk' lunch after Ray 96 286 9974
Meet: Rotova (park along second road on right) 10.45 Wed 8.2.06 Ian 676 534 980
Meet: Barx cemetary (turn left at roundabout by Barx) 10.45 Wed 1.2.06
Meet: Xeraco (roundabout near station) 10.45 Wed 25.1.06
Meet: Rotova (park along second road on right) for Benicadel 10.45 Wed 18.1.06
Meet: Xeraco (roundabout near station) 10.45 Wed 11.1.06
Meet: Imperial Dos (road behind) Marxuquera, 10.45 (or Barx Cemetary) Wed 4.1.06
Meet: Marxuquera (Bar Carril) 2pm New Year's Day (Sun) *for all walkers*

for a list and photos of last year's walks (2005)just click here