Beaches · Valencia · Spain
The best beaches in and near Valencia
Where to swim and spend a beach day, and when the water is warm.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Diego Delso, CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick answer
The best-known beach is Malvarrosa (About 25 minutes by tram from the centre). The sea is usually warm enough for a comfortable swim (21°C+) in June–October.
Key facts
- Beaches in this guide
- 6
- Swimming season
- June–October
- Warmest sea
- 26°C (79°F)
The beaches
About 25 minutes by tram from the centre · Families and beachfront paella
1.Malvarrosa
The best-known city beach: wide golden sand, a promenade of restaurants and summer lifeguards.
About 20 minutes by bus from the centre · Beach clubs and hotels on the sand
2.Las Arenas
The southern end of the city beach near the port, backed by hotels and beach clubs.
About 20–25 minutes by tram or bus · Combining beach and taverns
3.El Cabanyal
The stretch of city beach between Las Arenas and Malvarrosa, near the tiled streets of the old fishing district.
About 35–40 minutes by tram and a short walk · Quieter sand and families
4.Patacona
A calmer continuation of Malvarrosa in Alboraya, with beach bars and horchata nearby.
About 30 minutes by bus south of the centre · Nature and space
5.El Saler
A long natural beach backed by dunes and pine forest inside the Albufera Natural Park.
About 35 minutes by bus or car · Quiet and walks
6.La Devesa
Wild, dune-backed sand in the Albufera Natural Park with few facilities and few people.
Sea temperature by month
| Month | Sea | Air high |
|---|---|---|
| January | 14°C (57°F) | 17°C (63°F) |
| February | 14°C (57°F) | 17°C (63°F) |
| March | 14°C (57°F) | 20°C (68°F) |
| April | 16°C (61°F) | 21°C (70°F) |
| May | 18°C (64°F) | 24°C (75°F) |
| June | 22°C (72°F) | 28°C (82°F) |
| July | 25°C (77°F) | 30°C (86°F) |
| August | 26°C (79°F) | 31°C (88°F) |
| September | 25°C (77°F) | 28°C (82°F) |
| October | 22°C (72°F) | 25°C (77°F) |
| November | 19°C (66°F) | 20°C (68°F) |
| December | 16°C (61°F) | 17°C (63°F) |
Staying near the beach
$$ · Best for beach, families, food lovers and budget
El Cabanyal and Malvarrosa
The old fishing district of El Cabanyal runs in long parallel streets towards the sea, its low houses decorated with colourful ceramic tiles. Old taverns serve seafood and tapas, and the Malvarrosa and Las Arenas beaches with their paella restaurants are on the promenade. Tram line 4 and buses connect it to the centre in about 20–30 minutes.
- Good
- Steps from the beach; Authentic local taverns; Lower prices than the centre
- Watch out
- A tram or bus ride to the old town; Quiet and partly closed outside summer
- Nearby
- Malvarrosa beach, Las Arenas beach, Mercado del Cabanyal, La Marina
Getting to the beaches
- Metro — Metrovalencia lines 3 and 5 run from the airport to the centre (Xàtiva and Colón stations); other lines link the centre with Benimaclet, the port and the suburbs.
- Tram — Tram line 4 runs through Benimaclet to the Malvarrosa beach; other tram lines serve the port and the Marina.
- Bus — EMT buses cover the whole city, including the City of Arts and Sciences and the beaches, and line 25 runs south to the Albufera and El Palmar.
- Train — Joaquín Sorolla station has high-speed trains to Madrid in under two hours, and Estación del Norte has Cercanías commuter trains to Sagunto, Xàtiva and Gandia.
Beach-weather months
Days of 24°C (75°F) or more with no more than nine rainy days come in May–October. None of them is peak season, so beaches stay manageable.
Beach safety
Pickpocketing occurs in the old town, the Mercado Central, on the metro and on crowded beaches, so keep valuables out of sight. In autumn, heavy storms can cause sudden flash flooding in the region; follow official weather alerts and avoid riverbeds and underpasses during warnings. Swim at lifeguarded beaches where possible and follow local flag warnings.
Questions travellers ask
+Does Valencia have beaches?
Yes: Malvarrosa, Las Arenas, El Cabanyal, Patacona, El Saler and La Devesa.
+When is the sea warm enough to swim in Valencia?
Usually June–October, when the sea averages 21°C or more.
+What is the best beach near Valencia?
Malvarrosa: The best-known city beach: wide golden sand, a promenade of restaurants and summer lifeguards.