Beaches in València and around
The best beaches in the city and along the coast. Filter by town.
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Beach & nature · FREEPlaya de la MalvarrosaValènciaThe most famous urban beach in València, with wide golden sand and a long seaside promenade full of paella and rice restaurants facing the…
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Beach & nature · FREEPlaya del Cabanyal (Las Arenas)ValènciaA continuation of the Malvarrosa next to the Cabanyal neighbourhood, wide and with fine sand, with a historic bathhouse and a lively local…
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Beach & nature · FREEPlaya de la PataconaAlborayaThe trendy beach of Alboraya, just north of the city, with fine sand, urban art murals and modern beach bars. A young, laid-back atmosphere.
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Beach & nature · FREEPlaya de PinedoValènciaSouth of the city, quieter and more open, where the dunes and pine groves begin.
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Beach & nature · FREEPlaya del SalerValènciaAn unspoilt beach within the Albufera Natural Park, backed by the dunes and pine groves of the Devesa del Saler.
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Beach & nature · FREEPlaya de la GarroferaValènciaA wild dune beach in the heart of the Devesa del Saler, undeveloped and with a naturist area.
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Beach & nature · FREEPlaya del PerellonetValènciaA calm beach south of the Albufera, with fine sand and shallow waters, ideal for families looking for tranquility away from the crowds.
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Beach & nature · FREEPlaya de CulleraCulleraLong golden sands at the foot of Cullera castle and the mouth of the Júcar, with a lively seafront promenade.
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Beach & nature · FREEPlaya de GandíaGandiaThe great beach of La Safor, with fine golden sand and shallow waters, a long promenade and excellent services.
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Beach & nature · FREEPlaya de OlivaOlivaKilometres of fine sand backed by dunes and barely built up, one of the longest and quietest beaches in the province.
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Beach & nature · FREEPlaya de Canet d'en BerenguerCanet d'en BerenguerA family-friendly blue-flag beach next to Sagunto, with fine sand and calm waters, a good promenade and services.
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Beach & nature · FREEPlaya del PuigEl PuigA quiet, uncrowded beach north of València, reachable by commuter train. Ideal for a relaxed day by the sea without a car.
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Beach & nature · FREEPlaya Norte de PeñíscolaPeníscolaThe large sandy beach beside the walled old town and the castle of Pope Luna, with a beautiful seafront promenade.
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Beach & nature · FREEPlaya del Arenal (Xàbia)XàbiaThe sandy beach of Xàbia, a sheltered bay of turquoise waters with a promenade full of bars and restaurants.
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Beach & nature · FREEPlaya del Postiguet (Alicante)AlacantAlicante's urban beach, at the foot of Santa Bárbara castle and beside the old town. Golden sand and a coastal-city atmosphere.
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Beach & nature · FREEPlaya de XeracoXeracoA wide beach of fine sand backed by dunes and marshland, quiet and family-friendly, neighbour to Gandía.
🔒 Secret spots
Beach & natureThe wild wetland nobody watchesJust outside the city, tucked behind dunes and reed beds, there's a wild wetland almost no visitor ever sets foot in: lagoons where hundreds of bird species take refuge, and sunsets so quiet they feel hypnotic, broken only by the beat of wings. Think of it as the untamed, unphotographed cousin of Valencia's famous wetland — the one only the binoculars-in-the-trunk crowd bothers to find. Unlock the exact entry point and the time of day when the light and the birds align, because there are no signs, no ticket line, and no one else — just you and the marsh.
Beach & natureThe cove with no parking, no umbrellasThere's a cove on this coast that most visitors never even hear about: you reach it on foot along a trail between scrubland and sea, no parking lot at the door, no umbrella rental in sight, and more often than not you'll have it entirely to yourself. The water runs impossibly clear — the kind postcards promise and rarely deliver — and the silence there, just waves against stone, is exactly why locals don't go around advertising it. Unlock it and we'll tell you precisely how to get there, when to go, and what to bring, so you can claim a morning of it as your own.
Beach & natureThe spring as clear as an aquariumSouth of Valencia, tucked inside a hushed wetland where reed beds swallow every sound, a freshwater spring bubbles up so clear it looks like a giant aquarium — you can watch fish glide over the sandy bottom as if the water wasn't even there. A quiet wooden boardwalk leads to a hidden birdwatching perch, and more often than not the only company you'll have is a heron. It's the kind of place locals keep close to their chest: go at sunrise, when the water turns to glass, and you'll understand why they don't advertise it.