Valencia is joining European Sports Week from September 23 to 30 with a program designed so that everyone can try new sports without needing to be a member of any facility or have prior experience. The Municipal Sports Foundation (FDM), with the goal of combating a sedentary lifestyle in the city, is coordinating a program of activities spread across municipal facilities, the beach, and outdoor spaces throughout the city.
September 24 and 25 are key dates for anyone who wants to explore the city’s facilities: on Thursday, open house events will be held at the centers directly managed by the FDM (the list is at the end of this article), and on Friday, the program will expand to include other sports centers participating in the initiative (you can find them on the FDM website). Activities include free swimming, fitness, trial sessions, and group classes.
The CDC Petxina offers a special program throughout the week with open classes in fitness, yoga, Pilates, toning, and tai chi, designed especially for adults and seniors but open to anyone interested. At Malvarrosa Beach and other outdoor spaces, there will be sessions in yoga, Pilates, tai chi, Latin fitness, and GAP, among other activities focused on physical fitness and health.
From September 26 to 29, “Try a Sport” takes place—an initiative aimed at children, teens, families, and adults who want to discover new sports through open training sessions, introductory classes, and demonstrations organized by local clubs and organizations. To participate, you must contact the relevant municipal sports facility in advance to make a reservation.
The week also coincides with several sporting events in the city: Beach Ultimate, the Pickleball Mare Nostrum Circuit Masters Final, and the València Gana Energía 15K Night Run, scheduled for Saturday, September 26.
Complete list of sports centers affiliated with the FDM
Algirós
- Ayora de Supera Municipal Swimming Pool. C. de Jeroni de Montsoriu, S/N
Benicalap
- Benicalap Municipal Sports Center. Carrer de Castellonet de la Conquesta, 19
- Benicalap Park Sports Center. C/ d’Andreu Alfaro, 2
- Benicalap Park Swimming Pool. C/ d’Andreu Alfaro, s/n (Currently temporarily closed)
Benimaclet
- Benimaclet Sports Center. Carrer de Daniel Balaciart, s/n
Camins al Grau
- La Creu del Grau Sports Center. C/ de les Illes Canàries, 247
- Trafalgar Social Center Pool. Carrer de Trafalgar, 36
- Asturias Sports Center. Carrer d’Astúries, 20
- Juan Antonio Samaranch Sports Center. Av. de França, 62
Ciutat Vella / Campanar
- Turia Athletics Stadium. Turia Riverbed, Section III, P.º de la Pechina, 36
- Río Rugby Field: Jardí del Túria. Av. de Menéndez Pidal, s/n
- El Carmen Sports Center | Pool – Gym. Carrer del Dr. Chiarri, 7
Extramurs
- Pechina Sports and Cultural Complex. Pg. de la Petxina, 42
- Supera Abastos Sports and Cultural Center. Carrer D’Alberic, 18 (Currently temporarily closed)
Jesús
- Ramiro Jover School Gymnasium. C. de Pius IX, s/n
- Rambleta Sports Center. C. de Pius IX, s/n
La Saïdia
- Marchalenes Sports Center. C/ de Just Ramírez, s/n
L’Olivereta
- Parque del Oeste Swimming Pool. Carrer del Músic Ayllón, S/N
Patraix
- Patraix Sports Complex. Carrer de l’Assagador de les Monges, 10
Poblats Marítims
- Municipal Sailing School. North Dock, Juan Carlos I Royal Marina, s/n
Western Towns / Southern Towns
- Luis Puig Velodrome. Carrer de Cocentaina, 4
- Castellar-Oliveral Pool. Carrer del Periodista Matoses, 12 (Currently temporarily closed)
Rascanya
- Torrefiel Sports Center. C, Cmo. de Moncada, 76
- Orriols Sports Complex. Carrer de Sant Vicent de Paül, s/n (Currently temporarily closed)
