Paella is a traditional Spanish dish that originated in the Valencia region, which includes Gandia. It is a rice dish cooked with a variety of ingredients such as meat, seafood, and vegetables. The key to a good paella is the socarrat, the crispy layer of rice that forms at the bottom of the pan. In Gandia, you can find delicious paellas made with fresh local ingredients, including seafood caught from the nearby Mediterranean Sea.