Valencia has over 2.8 km of beaches, all with excellent facilities and services.
All the beaches are equipped with sports and play areas so that the young (and not so young) can get involved in some fun and games. On summer nights, the beaches are alive with the comings and goings of those enjoying the light Mediterranean breeze and the exciting Valencian nightlife
North of the Malvarosa are Patacona and PortSaplaya, beaches that belong to the municipality of Alboraya which is famous for horchata (a sweet, refreshing drink made from tiger nuts). To the south there is the Pinedo beach, where there are excellent restaurants serving traditional dishes. Further south still, is El Saler, an area that has the European blue flag award for its beautiful clear waters and spotless golden sands.
The Arenas and Malvarrosa beaches are just minutes from the city centre and easily reached via bus (www.emtvalencia.es), by bicycle using the cycle path, on the metro (www.metrovalencia.com), by car, or on foot (link with "marine route")
Just next to Arenas and Malvarrosa is the Paseo Marítimo, a magnificent sea-front promenade, where you can enjoy walking, roller skating, jogging, sun bathing or stop at a restaurant for a delicious paella and a glass of wine.
The Malvarrosa is where the Casa-Museo de Vicente Blasco Ibáñez(the house/museum of Vicente Blasco Ibáñez) is located; it has recently been refurbished and the visitor is able to experience the life and times of the illustrious Valencian writer.
