Located between Calle Ribera Baixa in Gandia and the mouth of the Riu Vaca, north of the well-known North Beach, L’Auir Beach is considered by many to be Gandia’s best beach.

This untouched stretch of coastline offers a unique experience for nature lovers and anyone looking to escape the tourist bustle.

Main Features

L’Auir Beach stretches for 3 kilometers, with an impressive sandy area of 280,000 square meters. Since 2022, it has flown the Blue Flag, recognizing the quality of its water and services.

L'Auir Beach in Gandia

In July and August, it has police patrols and lifeguard service from Monday to Sunday, from 10:00 to 19:00.

A Unique Ecosystem

What truly makes L’Auir special is its ecosystem:

  • Dune system: Around two kilometers of dune ridges populated by native vegetation and characteristic wildlife.

  • Barrier beach area: One of the few well-preserved areas of this type on the Valencian coast. This coastal formation acts as a barrier between the sea and the inland wetlands.

  • Kentish plover habitat: This small coastal bird, protected by the Natura 2000 Network and Spain’s Ministry for the Environment, nests in the beach dunes.

features of L'Auir Beach

Protection and Recognition

L’Auir Beach has the highest level of protection in the Valencian Community, with the following designations:

  • Special Area of Conservation (ZEC) since 2020

  • Site of Community Importance (LIC) for the Dunas de la Safor and Marjal de la Safor

  • Special Protection Area for Birds (ZEPA Serres del Mondúver and Marjal de la Safor)

  • Listed Wetland for the mouth of the Riu Vaca and the Marjal de la Safor

sea at L'Auir Beach

Rules and Services

To preserve this unique environment, the following rules are in place:

  • Dogs and other animals are not allowed

  • Motor vehicle access is restricted

  • Access to the dunes is forbidden outside the designated walkways

  • Fishing, camping, and beaching boats are not allowed

footprints in the sand at L'Auir Beach

The beach is also part of the smoke-free beach network and is suitable for nudism, making it one of the few authorized and signposted naturist beaches in the Valencian Community.

Access and Tips

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To visit L’Auir Beach, there is a designated car park nearby. From there, you can reach the beach via raised walkways that let you observe the dunes and their flora and fauna without damaging the ecosystem.

access to L'Auir Beach

Recommended:

  • Respect local flora and fauna, especially the Kentish plover habitat

  • Use the designated walkways

  • Do not smoke on the beach

  • Practice nudism only in signposted areas

  • Take your rubbish with you and, if possible, pick up any litter you find

L’Auir Beach is an exceptional example of coastal conservation in the Mediterranean.

sunrise at L'Auir Beach

The first time I visited, I was stunned. How could a place like this exist so close to tourist areas? Since then, it has become my favorite escape whenever I need to reconnect with nature.