Valencia is a city that comes alive and is best experienced in the summer. The beaches of Valencia and its surroundings are an essential part of getting through the hottest months of the year.
The province of Valencia has more than 30 Blue Flag beaches, and some are ideal for spending a quiet Sunday, away from the crowds and enjoying the sea breeze. If you’re looking to enjoy the coast near Valencia this coming summer, these are the best beaches near the city.
Pinedo Beach, located south of Valencia, is one of the beaches that best combines culinary offerings, tranquility, and proximity to downtown Valencia. Along its boardwalk, there are various restaurants perfect for enjoying dishes like grilled squid, clams, or seafood paella. Plus, just a few steps away is the Autocine Star, one of Valencia’s best summer drive-in theaters.
📍 El Cabanyal, Valencia.
El Saler
Further from the city center, about a 15-minute drive away, lies Saler Beach, where dunes, undulating terrain, and tranquility prevail compared to urban beaches. It has the appearance of a pristine beach thanks to its dune line and borders Pinedo Beach and the Albufera. It stretches for more than 2.5 kilometers.
🟦 It has a Blue Flag in 2026.
📍 El Saler, Valencia.
If you don’t like crowds, this beach is for you. At nearly 5 kilometers long, it’s unlikely anyone will be right next to you. You’ll be just a few meters from the Albufera, and it’s perfect for a swim after a bike ride. It’s important to mention that this beach is considered a “nudist” beach, although over time it has lost some of its appeal within the naturist community.
🟦 It has a Blue Flag in 2026.
📍 El Saler, Valencia.
Meliana Beach
We like this one for its tranquility. Although it doesn’t have a Blue Flag, it’s an oasis of peace compared to the crowds at Port Saplaya. It runs parallel to the V-21 highway and can be accessed from Meliana and Alboraya. It stretches for 1.2 kilometers.
📍 Meliana, Valencia.
Malva-Rosa
It is the most visited beach in Valencia, along with Patacona. In fact, Patacona, which belongs to Alboraya, is the natural extension of Malvarrosa. The tram goes all the way here, just as it does to Cabanyal Beach. It is the busiest beach in the city, so if you don’t like crowds in the summer, it might be a good idea to avoid it. That said, it does have a Blue Flag.
🟦 It has a Blue Flag in 2026.
📍 Eugenia Viñes, Valencia.
Tavernes de la Valldigna
If you’re willing to spend a little more time on the trip (about 50 minutes), it’ll be worth the journey. It’s the best option for water sports, as it offers the chance to rent windsurfing equipment. Additionally, it’s important to note that it’s adapted for access and enjoyment by people with limited mobility while swimming.
🟦 It has a Blue Flag in 2026.
📍 Tavernes de la Valldigna, Valencia.
Patacona
Patacona Beach connects to Malvarrosa and is one of the busiest in Valencia throughout the summer season. An area full of restaurants and leisure options for the whole family, it invites you to relax along this kilometer-long stretch of beach, which averages over 100 meters in width .
Additionally, another of La Patacona’s advantages is its accessibility for people with limited mobility. Floating aids and a free swimming assistance service ensure a pleasant swimming experience for everyone.
📍Alboraya, Valencia.
Racó de la Mar
A little further away from the urban beaches, to the north of Valencia, lies Canet d’En Berenguer Beach. Officially known as Racó de la Mar Beach, it stretches 1,250 meters long and is about 80 meters wide, featuring fine sand and calm waters.
🟦 It has a Blue Flag in 2026.
📍 Canet d’en Berenguer.
A beach that many people still refer to as “La de las Arenas. “ It is located across from the Cabanyal neighborhood in Valencia—one of the city’s trendiest neighborhoods—and next to the Las Arenas spa hotel. It boasts over a kilometer of beach and is the next beach after Malvarrosa, the best-known and most visited in Valencia. There is a wide selection of restaurants and cultural venues near the boardwalk.
In 2026, it does NOT have a Blue Flag.
📍 El Cabanyal, Valencia.
