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In the summer season there arises an immense desire to cool off, and what better place than going to the beach? Many also have the desire to go for a walk and relax somewhere during the vacation season or for a weekend, and the beach is the right place for that. However, many do not know which one to visit, which is why in this article, we will let you know the 10 best beaches in Valencia.
1. Terranova beach in Oliva
First of all, it should be noted that Oliva is the municipality that is most removed from Valencia; but despite that, it is worth traveling the 80 kilometers in order to reach the relaxing beach of Terranova. In addition, you can also take a Private Valencia Tour in order to get more out of the experience.
Esta playa se encuentra cercada de huertos, arrozales de la comarca de Safor y naranjos. Además, es una playa de bajo nivel de ocupación y es tranquila, cuenta con arenas doradas que se extienden a través de poco más de kilómetro y medio y unos 40 metros de ancho. Es el lugar ideal para pasear con la familia, disfrutar del mar y de la naturaleza y para salirse de la rutina diaria.
2. Racó de Mar beach in Canet de Berenguer
Canet de Berenger is a municipality that is located half an hour’s drive from Valencia capital. The Racó de Mar beach is one of the most visited beaches in the area. Although it is an urban beach, it has a natural landscape of dunes characteristic of the place. Therefore, this is one of the most outstanding beaches in Valencia and it is also a blue flag beach.
3. Ahuir beach in Gandia
Despite being an isolated and unspoiled beach, it has all kinds of services and is ideal for water sports. It is two kilometers long and is separated from the city center by several bridges. It is surrounded by a natural coastal landscape suitable for those who love nature and water activities such as kitesurfing.
4. Sant Antoni beach in Cullera
Sant Antoni beach is the largest beach in Cullera, and also the most awarded. It has the protection of the blue flag organization, in addition, has the distinctive Q for tourist quality. Its waters and services are of high quality, which has allowed it to be one of the first beaches in Spain to be fully accessible. It is an urban beach and there is never a lack of visitors, because it is centrally located it is not necessary to go far from the city, it is only 25 minutes from Valencia capital.
5. Playa del Dosel en Cullera
La playa del Dosel es una de las playas más naturales de Valencia y es prácticamente virgen, también tiene la certificación bandera azul. Cuenta con uno de los más fastuosos grupos de dunas de la costa valenciana, y además forma parte de la Albufera.
On the coast of Cullera are located some excellent beaches, which amount to 11, being the Playa del Dosel the wildest of them all. This town is a very popular tourist destination. It has 15 kilometers of coastline that surrounds the mountains leaving as a result a great landscape.
6. Port Saplaya
At the limits of Valencia, in Port Saplaya we can find a locality that began with the idea of becoming a residential area during the 1970s. Nowadays, however, the water that encompasses the port is very close to the colorful buildings of the place.
Even the water also manages to reach the streets of the town, which is why it is called by many ‘The little Valencian Venice’. This area has two beaches, which are separated by the port and are known as the south and the north..
7. Arbre del Gos beach
In Valencian, Arbre del Gos means ‘dog tree’. This beautiful beach is located between El Saler and Pinedo and has the Blue Flag recognition. Like many others, it is surrounded by dunes, with a lane that goes over them and with which you can go for a walk..
A long time ago, this was where the dockworkers’ school was located. However, this eventually became an Albufera Interpretation Center. But the beach L’arbre del Gos has become one of the most natural in Valencia.
8. Pinedo beach
This is a beach that has very calm waters and very fine sand, making it ideal for enjoying quiet baths. It is said to be one of the best beaches in Valencia due to the fact that it is quite close to the city; this, added to the fact that it is located in a natural landscape completely unique, full of vegetation, dunes and where you can take a walk along the sea.
9. Las Arenas Beach
This is also known by many as the beach of Cabañal, since it is located in the old fishermen’s neighborhood of Cabañal. It is a completely paradisiacal place located in Valencia. Its coasts are very famous, as they were the source of inspiration for some of Joaquín Sorolla’s sea-themed paintings. When you bathe in its waters, it will be as if you were in one of this artist’s paintings.
10. Saler Beach
Finally, this is the last of the best beaches that we can find in Valencia city. The Saler beach is located in the Albufera Natural Park, and is ideal if you want to get away from the hustle and bustle found in the city, located just 15 minutes away.
You could say that its environment is very privileged; this is because its coastal wetlands have become a protected area, as they are very sensitive to pollution. So you can enjoy a unique environment and get away from the problems and worries at the same time.
