Coastal artisanal fishing is a vital economic activity for a large number of families along the Valencian coast, and marks the character of our fishing villages. The importance of fishing is apparent in the local gastronomy, with dishes such as the “fideuà” from Gandia or the “arroz a banda” from many towns in Alicante, as […]
The key to development is sustainability. It is unheard of today to keep talking only in economic terms, when social and environmental components are even more crucial for the success and continuity of the initiatives. We must also think of those coming after us in future generations, because if we do not act with them […]
A Smart City is one that is committed to its environment and aims to improve the quality of life of its citizens and the local economy through more sustainable and technologically advanced means in areas such as economic development, environment, transport, energy efficiency or information technology. (Hacia una ciudad verde e inteligente [Towards a Smart […]
The interpretive tourist map, which contributes to improving natural and cultural heritage management needs, as well as the comfort of visitors, was developed by the Campus Gandia Forest Engineering graduate, Pau Alonso-Monasterio. The map facilitates not only intellectual access to heritage but also emotional, opening the door to a market niche that requires trained professionals. […]
Maryland Morant is a researcher in the Gandia Campus Research Group on Tourism Management of Natural and Cultural Heritage of the Polytechnic University of Valencia and professor in the Tourism Management undergraduate program on the Campus. She was recently given a research project by the State University of Milagro (Ecuador) on food safety in the tourism […]
This week on the Campus Gandia, a team of researchers from the UPV presented the restoration of a previously unknown art piece by the painter Joan de Joanes. This sixteenth century panel painting of the Crucifixion of Christ is noted for its great chromatic and stylistic richness.
The tourism industry is a key development factor in many Spanish cities such as Gandia. The city, which lies in a natural setting with high ecological value, also possess an important cultural and historical heritage.
