Option 1: El Raval car park (c/ Oliva)
South of the centre, an eight to ten minute walk from the old town. The way out of the central blue zone.
- Free
- a 8 min walk from the centre · 630 m
The Gandia parking map
Gandia is played on two boards. The centro, with its cheap blue zone (€1 for two hours), its underground car parks (Prado, Colón) and the pedestrian old town of the Borja family. And the Grau and the beach, 3 km away, where summer changes everything: the seafront impossible, the Bacarrà zone charging daily, and an open secret that still works — the Harbour car park, 13,000 m² free, a walk from the sand.
Where to park for free in Gandia
Gandia is two towns: the centre, and the Grau with the beach, seven kilometres away. There are free car parks in both, and one of them is the answer for the hospital.
Option 2: Francesc de Borja Hospital car park
Around 12,000 m² next to the hospital: the answer for anyone looking for hospital parking in Gandia. Roomy even during clinic hours.
- Free
- a 11 min walk from the centre · 839 m
Option 3: Harbour car park (Grau)
Around 13,000 m² next to the harbour: the wild card for the Grau and the beach. You park and walk to the sand.
- Free
- 3.6 km from the centre · come by car
Option 4: Beach lot (c/ Legazpi)
Around 9,000 m² two streets from the sand, at the northern end of the beach. The best placed on the coast, which is exactly why you need to be early in August.
- Free
- 4.4 km from the centre · come by car
Where to park in a paid car park in Gandia
Two underground car parks in the old town, for when you don’t fancy the walk from El Raval.
Option 1: Parking Plaza del Prado
Under the plaça del Prado, next to the market: €1 an hour and €5 a day, open 24 hours. It’s the go-to underground car park in the centre, and at that price it’s worth it any day.
- €1/h · €5/day · 24 h
- a 4 min walk from the centre · 297 m
Option 2: Parking Colón (old town)
On carrer Alzira, a step from the pedestrian area. The handiest for the old town and the Palau Ducal.
- Paid · tariff at the entrance
- a 6 min walk from the centre · 485 m
Gandia’s blue zone: €1 for two hours
Prices in small change: €0.25 per half hour y €1 for the 2-hour maximum, paying at the machine (coins or card) or with the ElParking app. Sundays and public holidays, free. El horario cambia con la temporada: de octubre al 15 de junio, laborables de 9-14 y 16-20 y sábados de 9-14; del 15 June to 30 September, the afternoon shifts to 17-21 (the seaside siesta applies to ticket machines too). In the centre, the blue zone lives along passeig de les Germanies, República Argentina, avinguda d’Alacant, Marqués de Campo and Jesuitas.
At the beach the thing is called the Bacarrà zone: the car park at Clot de la Mota (around 360 spaces), opposite the legendary nightclub, regulated in summer every day from 9:00 to 21:00 — the only place in Gandia where Sunday isn’t a day off — on its own tariff: around €1.15/h with a renewable 4-hour maximum. On the map we’ve drawn the tramos reales for the listed streets and the car park itself; even so, the signs on each stretch are what count.
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The Grau and the beach: park like a local
In summer, the seafront along passeig Neptú is an expensive lottery. The local move is different: leave the car at the Harbour car park (free, ≈13,000 m², next to the Grau) or on the Legazpi lot (northern end) and reach the sand in a flat 5-10 minute walk. If you still want the seafront, the car park at the Clot de la Mota (Bacarrà zone) will find you a space for a price (≈€1.15/h, max. 4 h, 9 to 21) — worth it for lunch; not for a whole day. And out of season all of this is free, with space to spare.
Where is it easy (and where hard) to park?
- 🔴 The beachfront in July and August: the Bacarrà zone charging plus brutal demand. Harbour car park, and walk.
- 🟠 The old town: pedestrian and narrow — Prado, Colón or the El Raval car park and a 5-minute walk.
- 🟢 The Grau: the harbour car park hardly ever fills completely.
- 🟢 The centre outside blue-zone hours: on Saturday afternoons, Sundays and public holidays, parking on the main central streets is free.
Where to park depending on your plan
For the Palau Ducal and the old town
Under 2 hours: the blue zone along Germanies-Marqués de Campo (€1 for the maximum). Longer, or without circling: the Prado (€1/h, €5/day) or Colón, and you come out on foot inside the old town.
For the beach
In summer: the harbour car park or Legazpi, and walk. Bacarrà only for short stops. In winter, the seafront is free and half empty.
For the Grau and the paella restaurants
The harbour car park is literally next door. It’s Gandia’s natural reserve of parking spaces.
For the Francesc de Borja hospital
Its own ≈12,000 m² car park right there, free. No drama and no tickets.
For the Prado market
The underground car park in the same square (€1/h) or the blue zone nearby if it’s under 2 hours — and remember: Sundays are free, but the market is shut.
While you’re in Gandia
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Frequently asked questions
Where can you park for free in Gandia?
The big car parks: the harbour car park in the Grau (≈13,000 m²), the hospital one, the Legazpi lot at the beach and the El Raval car park. And on any street outside the blue zones — with Sundays and public holidays free inside them too.
How much does Gandia’s blue zone cost?
€0.25 per half hour and €1 for the 2-hour maximum — among the cheapest in the region. You pay at the machine (coins or card) or with the ElParking app. Sundays and public holidays, free.
What are the blue zone hours?
From October to 15 June: Mon-Fri 9-14 and 16-20, Saturdays 9-14. From 15 June to 30 September: Mon-Fri 9-14 and 17-21, Saturdays 9-14. The Bacarrà zone at the beach is separate in summer: every day from 9 to 21.
Do you pay to park at Gandia beach?
Only in the Bacarrà zone (the Clot de la Mota car park, opposite the nightclub) and only in summer: every day from 9:00 to 21:00, on its own tariff of around €1.15/h with a 4-hour maximum. The rest of the beach is free — although in August the hard part isn’t paying, it’s finding a space: harbour car park, and walk.
Is there an underground car park in the centre?
Yes: Parking Plaza del Prado (€1/h, €5/day, 24 h), next to the market, and Parking Colón on carrer Alzira, right by the pedestrian area.
Where do I park for the hospital?
The Francesc de Borja has a free ≈12,000 m² car park right next to it. It’s also a decent plan B for the centre: a 10-12 minute walk.
Do blue badge holders have to pay?
Spanish national law (RD 1056/2014) allows parking in regulated zones with the card clearly displayed; the exact conditions are set by each town’s by-law — if in doubt, ask the warden. Always display the card. A UK blue badge is recognised in Spain.