Guardamar de la Safor

Situated in Safor, Guardamar de la Safor is a small village where you can lounge for hours and hours on the golden sand as you enjoy vistas over the shimmering sea.

Guardamar de la Safor is a well-kept secret. Just an hour from València city, this small village sits on the sparkling Mediterranean coast and is surrounded by beautiful natural landscapes. Keep reading to discover everything you need to know about this superb beach destination. 

What to see in Guardamar de la Safor

Centre beach is arguably Guardamar de la Safor’s main attraction. Extending for 500 sandy metres along the coast, the beach connects with Babilònia beach, which is known for the pretty buildings that line the shore, and La Roqueta beach, which is accessible for people with disabilities. There are also another couple of beaches, namely Moncaio and Vivers where you can pleasantly while away the hours. 

With about a hundred residents, Guardamar de la Safor is a small and peaceful destination where you can unwind close to the sea. The town grew around an Andalusian farmhouse and, since then, most of its economy has been based on farming. Nowadays, the destination seeks to draw in visitors with all sorts of activities, particularly festivals and celebrations. 

There is something for every age and interest on the Guardamar de la Safor event calendar. The town celebrates Fiestas de San Juan with, as tradition dictates, bonfires and hosts a vintage motorbike show on the 9 October. On Halloween, the eve of All Saints Day, the town runs a night walk and on the 15 August there are celebrations in honour of Mare de Déu de la Llet and San Juan featuring melons, wine and brine as well as emotional processions and fun street parties that conclude with fireworks. 

Before you leave Guardamar de la Safor, make sure you visit the 17th century church and sit down to enjoy a delicious rice dish. In the mood for a relaxing getaway by the sea? Come and discover the quintessence of the Mediterranean at Guardamar de la Safor.