Valencia is home to some truly beautiful beaches.
Golden sand, blue water and a glorious Mediterranean climate makes this a very popular holiday spot.
City beaches are traditionally thought to be slightly second rate, but this is not so in Valencia.
Read on to discover about all the beaches on offer in Valencia...
Playa las Arenas / Cabanyal This beach is neatly divided into 2 parts.
The southern end of the beach is part of the city itself and is alive with activity and things to do.
Promenades, restaurants and bars litter the edge and whenever there is an event or activity being held, it happens here.
Further north more sunbathing gets done as the beach gradually evolves into the Malvarossa beach, another popular spot with locals and tourists alike.
Playa de Malvarossa This is the beach where generally the crowds flock to if wanting a bit of sunbathing time.
It is considered the main beach in Valencia and consequently can get rather busy at weekends.
The water is clean and clear and the sand is fine.
The summer is a particularly busy time for this beach which explodes with life.
There is also plenty of nightlife to be enjoyed here during the summer.
Playa de Patacona There is much more space and tranquility to be found at this beach.
It is much less crowded than Malvarossa because the beach is wider and there is more space.
The two beaches are separated by a stream with a bridge which also partially obscures the view of Malvarossa giving the impression of more tranquility.
It is still a popular beach however and attracts the crowds during summer.
Playa de Pinedo This beach is not situated in Valencia itself, but it is very nearby.
There is a nudist section here also.
The quality is not nearly as good as that of El Saler however which is situated only another 5 min down the road by the same bus.
Playa de El Saler The best beach by far goes to the Playa de El Saler which even holds a blue flag for its quality and cleanliness.
Only a half hour bus journey outside the city, it is well worth a visit.
Of course it comes with the drawback that it gets very busy during the summer months but that is true of most beaches in Europe.
Playa de la Devesa The final beach to mention is that of Playa de la Deyesa which is the same high standard of Playa de El Saler but for nudists.
It is not developed and is extremely peaceful.
There is an area however where you can remain clothed if you prefer - simply turn left at the entrance to the beach.
You can see from this list that there are a great number of beaches to choose from in Valencia.
The clean sandy beaches and clear blue waters combined with the hustle and bustle of city life make this a lovely holiday destination for many.
Golden sand, blue water and a glorious Mediterranean climate makes this a very popular holiday spot.
City beaches are traditionally thought to be slightly second rate, but this is not so in Valencia.
Read on to discover about all the beaches on offer in Valencia...
Playa las Arenas / Cabanyal This beach is neatly divided into 2 parts.
The southern end of the beach is part of the city itself and is alive with activity and things to do.
Promenades, restaurants and bars litter the edge and whenever there is an event or activity being held, it happens here.
Further north more sunbathing gets done as the beach gradually evolves into the Malvarossa beach, another popular spot with locals and tourists alike.
Playa de Malvarossa This is the beach where generally the crowds flock to if wanting a bit of sunbathing time.
It is considered the main beach in Valencia and consequently can get rather busy at weekends.
The water is clean and clear and the sand is fine.
The summer is a particularly busy time for this beach which explodes with life.
There is also plenty of nightlife to be enjoyed here during the summer.
Playa de Patacona There is much more space and tranquility to be found at this beach.
It is much less crowded than Malvarossa because the beach is wider and there is more space.
The two beaches are separated by a stream with a bridge which also partially obscures the view of Malvarossa giving the impression of more tranquility.
It is still a popular beach however and attracts the crowds during summer.
Playa de Pinedo This beach is not situated in Valencia itself, but it is very nearby.
There is a nudist section here also.
The quality is not nearly as good as that of El Saler however which is situated only another 5 min down the road by the same bus.
Playa de El Saler The best beach by far goes to the Playa de El Saler which even holds a blue flag for its quality and cleanliness.
Only a half hour bus journey outside the city, it is well worth a visit.
Of course it comes with the drawback that it gets very busy during the summer months but that is true of most beaches in Europe.
Playa de la Devesa The final beach to mention is that of Playa de la Deyesa which is the same high standard of Playa de El Saler but for nudists.
It is not developed and is extremely peaceful.
There is an area however where you can remain clothed if you prefer - simply turn left at the entrance to the beach.
You can see from this list that there are a great number of beaches to choose from in Valencia.
The clean sandy beaches and clear blue waters combined with the hustle and bustle of city life make this a lovely holiday destination for many.
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