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Playa de la Malvarrosa

Valencia's paella-and-horchata beach, three metro stops from the Cathedral

The city beach where Sorolla painted the Mediterranean light and where valencianos still eat paella on Sundays. Wide golden sand, a boardwalk lined with old fishermen's chiringuitos and the port at the southern end.

Type
Town beach
Length
1.8 km
Sand
Fine golden sand
Water
Mediterranean · 20–26 °C · calm
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GPS · 39.4772° N, 0.3271° W
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Where to park

Where to leave the car

Blue-zone metered parking; free at Marina Sur car park. Tram L4 from the centre in 15 min.

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When to arrive

Best time to visit

Late morning on Sundays for local paella lunches at the beach chiringuitos.

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How you get there

Getting there

Tram L4 (Neptuno stop) or bike lane along the Turia gardens to the sea.

What you'll find

Services

  • Lifeguard year-round
  • Sunbeds and parasols
  • Adapted access and amphibious chairs
  • Beach volleyball & football pitches
  • Boardwalk end-to-end with running lane

Local tips

What we wish we'd been told

  • 01Paella lunch at La Pepica (Hemingway's local since 1898)
  • 02Horchata & fartons at the Malvarrosa terraces
  • 03Sunset run along the Paseo Marítimo

Around this beach

Towns within 15 km of Playa de la Malvarrosa

Nearest villages on Valencian Community — sorted by distance. Ideal bases for staying close to the beach.

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Playa de la Malvarrosa: the questions travellers actually ask

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Practical questions about this beach

What is Playa de la Malvarrosa beach like?

Valencia's paella-and-horchata beach, three metro stops from the Cathedral. The city beach where Sorolla painted the Mediterranean light and where valencianos still eat paella on Sundays. Wide golden sand, a boardwalk lined with old fishermen's chiringuitos and the port at the southern end.

Full answer +

Valencia's paella-and-horchata beach, three metro stops from the Cathedral. The city beach where Sorolla painted the Mediterranean light and where valencianos still eat paella on Sundays. Wide golden sand, a boardwalk lined with old fishermen's chiringuitos and the port at the southern end. It's a town beach in Valencia, Valencian Community: 1.8 km long, fine golden sand, with water described as mediterranean · 20–26 °c · calm.

Where do I park at Playa de la Malvarrosa?

Blue-zone metered parking; free at Marina Sur car park. Tram L4 from the centre in 15 min.

What's the best time to visit Playa de la Malvarrosa?

Late morning on Sundays for local paella lunches at the beach chiringuitos.

How do I get to Playa de la Malvarrosa?

Tram L4 (Neptuno stop) or bike lane along the Turia gardens to the sea.

What facilities does Playa de la Malvarrosa have?

On site: Lifeguard year-round, Sunbeds and parasols, Adapted access and amphibious chairs, Beach volleyball & football pitches and Boardwalk end-to-end with running lane.

What should I know before visiting Playa de la Malvarrosa?

Paella lunch at La Pepica (Hemingway's local since 1898) Horchata & fartons at the Malvarrosa terraces Sunset run along the Paseo Marítimo

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Last reviewed · 30 July 2026

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Checked · 30 July 2026