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, 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. If there is a mistake or missing info please tell me asap. email

we also have occasional countryside trips, see diary page - there was one in November 2007 brief details

STROLLERS

New Year's Day gentle walk for ALL walkers, meet Viva España car park 2pm Tuesday 1.1.08
Meet: Denia (entrance to new marina) 10.45 Wed 12.12.07 plus Xmas lunch
Meet: Villalonga (car park behind College on Ador road) for La Llacuna 10.45 Wed 5.12.07
Meet: Rotova (far end of main road) for Belgida 10.45 Wed 28.11.07
Meet: Marxuquera (Bar Carril) 10.45 Wed 21.11.07
Meet: Barx cemetary for Les Foies 10.45 Wed 14.11.07
Meet: Rotova (far end of main road) for Terrateig 10.45 Wed 7.11.07
Meet: Xeraco (roundabout near station) for Tavernes 10.45 Wed 31.10.07
Meet: Rotova (far end of main road) for ? 10.45 Wed 24.10.07
Meet: Gandia Playa (very far end, by last apartment block) beach walk 10.45 Wed 17.10.07
Meet: Oliva (turn right at lights on Pego road, go 100m to lorry park) for Font Sala 10.45 Wed 10.10.07
Meet: Denia near marina entrance (left at Port Hotel) 10.45 Wed 16.5.07 *last walk*
Meet: Oliva (turn right at lights on Pego road, go 100m to lorry park) for Font Sala 10.45 Wed 9.5.07
Meet: Rotova (far end of main road) for Benigánim (new walk) 10.45 Wed 2.5.07 Roger 666 070 040
Meet: Rotova (far end of main road) for Benicolet 10.45 Wed 25.4.07
Meet: Rotova (far end of main road) for Llucent 10.45 Wed 18.4.07
Meet: Xeraco (roundabout near station) for Tavernes 10.45 Wed 11.4.07
Meet: Rotova (far end of main road) for Belgida 10.45 Wed 4.4.07
Meet: Rotova (far end of main road) for Belgida 10.45 Wed 28.3.07 rained off
Meet: Rotova (far end of main road) for Benicadel 10.45 Wed 21.3.07
Meet: Marxuquera (Bar Carril) 10.45 Wed 14.3.07 directions to bar 96280877
Meet: Rotova (far end of main road) for Benicadel 10.45 Wed 7.3.07
Meet: Jalon (car park by Tourist Info) for almond trees 10.45 Wed 28.2.07
Meet: Rotova (far end of main road) for Quatretonda (new walk) 10.45 Wed 21.2.07 Roger 666 070 040
Meet: Gandia Playa (very far end, by last apartment block) beach walk 10.45 Wed 14.2.07 Alan 639 029 201
Meet: Oliva (turn right at lights on Pego road, go 100m) for Forna 10.45 Wed 7.2.07
Wed 31.1.07 - cancelled due to rain
Meet: Rotova (far end of main road) for Terrateig 10.45 Wed 24.1.07
Meet: Villalonga (car park behind College on Ador road) for La Llacuna 10.45 Wed 17.1.07
Meet: Xeraco (roundabout near station) for Tavernes 10.45 Wed 10.1.07
Meet: Marxuquera (Bar Carril) 2pm New Year's Day (Mon) *for all walkers*

RAMBLERS

New Year's Day gentle walk for ALL walkers, meet Viva España car park 2pm Tuesday 1.1.08 Margaret 661 063 841

Meet: Rotova (park along second road on right) for Castellonet 10.45 Wed 19.12.07 David 617 630 872
Meet: Xeraco (roundabout near station) for Tavernes 10.45 Wed 12.12.07 Ian 676 534 980
Meet: Barx cemetary 10.45 Wed 5.12.07 Ian 676 534 980
Meet: Villalonga (car park behind College on Ador road) for the quarry 10.45 Wed 28.11.07
Meet: Xeraco (roundabout near station) 10.45 Wed 21.11.07
Meet: Rotova (park along second road on right) 10.45 Wed 14.11.07
Meet: Barx cemetary for Pla de Corrals 10.45 Wed 7.11.07
Meet: Rotova (park along second road on right) for Terrateig 10.45 Wed 31.10.07
Meet: Tormos (Bar Tormos on main road) *bring torch 10.45 Wed 24.10.07
Meet: Barx cemetary 10.45 Wed 17.10.07
Meet: Rotova (park along second road on right) for Rugats 10.45 Wed 10.10.07
Meet: Xeraco (roundabout near station) 10.45 Wed 3.10.07
Meet: Rotova (park along second road on right) 10.45 Wed 30.5.07 *last walk*
Meet: Rotova (park along second road on right) for Aelo de Rugat 10.45 Wed 23.5.07
Meet: Xeraco (roundabout near station) 10.45 Wed 16.5.07
Meet: Rotova (park along second road on right) for Benicadel 10.45 Wed 9.5.07
Meet: Barx cemetary 10.45 Wed 2.5.07
Meet: Val d'Ebo (at bar along main road) for Val D'Alcala 10.45 Wed 25.4.07
Meet: Rotova (park along second road on right) for Terrateig 10.45 Wed 18.4.07
Meet: Rotova (park along second road on right) local or Benicolet 10.45 Wed 11.4.07
Meet: Adsubia (on main road) for Enchanted Valley 10.45 Wed 4.4.06
Meet: Adsubia (on main road) for Enchanted Valley 10.45 Wed 28.3.06 rained off
Meet: Xeraco (roundabout near station) 10.45 Wed 21.3.07
Meet: Rotova (park along second road on right) for Castellonet 10.45 Wed 14.3.07
Meet: Barx cemetary for Pla de Corrals 10.45 Wed 7.3.07 David 96 287 8298
Meet: Val d'Ebo (at bar along main road) for Val D'Alcala 10.45 Wed 28.2.07 story
Meet: Jalon (car park by Tourist Info) for Almond Blossoms 10.45 Wed 21.2.07 with lunch (book by Friday pm)
Meet: Rotova (park along second road on right) for Aelo de Rugat 10.45 Wed 14.2.07
Meet: Tormos (Bar Tormos on main road) 10.45 Wed 7.2.07
Meet: Barx cemetary (turn left at roundabout by Barx) for Las Foies 10.45 Wed 31.1.07
Meet: Rotova (park along second road on right) for Benicolet (new walk) 10.45 Wed 24.1.07
Meet: Rotova (park along second road on right) for Benicadel 10.45 Wed 17.1.07
Meet: Rotova (park along second road on right) for Xativa 10.45 Wed 10.1.07
Meet: Meet: Villalonga (car park behind College on Ador road) "bring torch" 10.45 Wed 3.1.07
Meet: Marxuquera (Bar Carril) 2pm New Year's Day (Mon) *for all walkers*

for a list and photos of last year's walks (2006) just click here