Malvarrosa Beach
Platja de la Malva-rosa
A wide golden beach on the eastern side of the city, with century-old seafood rice restaurants along the seaside promenade. It is only 20 minutes from the city center.
Malvarrosa Beach is Valencia's most famous urban beach. It is about 1 km long and connects with Las Arenas Beach to the south and Cabanyal Beach to the north. The beach is wide and gently sloping, with lifeguards, showers and beach volleyball courts. It is packed with locals in summer. The seaside promenade is good for walking, cycling and watching the sunrise. The former villa of Spanish writer Vicente Blasco Ibáñez is also nearby. The Paseo de Neptuno section in Las Arenas is lined with seafood rice restaurants. La Pepica, which opened in 1898, is said to have been frequented by Hemingway. It is pricey but has a classic atmosphere. For a more authentic and affordable meal, head to El Cabanyal, the old fishing quarter, where you will find houses with colorful tiled facades. The beach is free. Note that the midday summer sun is extremely strong, so wear sunscreen. Keep valuables close, as beach theft happens, and do not go into the water when a red flag is flying. Getting there: tram lines 4 and 6 (stops Platja Malvarrosa and Neptú), or metro line 5 to Marítim station and a transfer. It takes about 20 to 30 minutes from the city center.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- El Cabanyal
- La Marina de València
- Mestalla Stadium
- City of Arts and Sciences
- Gulliver Park
- Museo Fallero
- Jardines del Real (Viveros)
- Mercado de Colón