The beach seems to be the only escape when summer arrives. But, as we have already shown you on more than one occasion, the city and its surroundings also offer other alternatives to spend a day soaking in the water. Have you thought about the swimming pool in your neighborhood in Valencia?
La Hípica, Parque del Oeste and Benicalap are three essential pools in Valencia to spend a summer as you deserve. Although there are many more.
In this article we tell you which are the best summer swimming pools in Valencia, especially for when you need to take a dip in the middle of a heat wave.
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The Equestrian
This municipal pool is open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. from June 4 to September 1, 2024. In addition to swimming, you can go horseback riding, play paddle tennis or play a game of 7-a-side soccer.
You can also make the most of the day and have lunch at the restaurant of La Hípica de Valencia, which is located within the municipal facilities.
📍 Carrer Jaca, 23.
West Park Swimming Pool
It is the jewel in the crown because it has 9,200 square meters of facilities divided into an Olympic-size pool, a median pool with slides, a children’s water park, an area aquasplash area and a multi-adventure park. That’s nothing, almost a theme park within the city.
In 2024, it opens its doors from June 8 to September 8 and tickets are on sale now.
If you come you can also enjoy the Verde Zone, the cafeteria and even a climbing wall with a zip line and everything. And it’s one of the few that open in the evening every Friday in July and August with shows, live music and water games such as paddle surfing, kayaks and inflatables.
This 2024, evening openings will take place every Friday from June 30 to September 1.
Bathing hours are from 12 noon to 6:30 pm (Monday to Friday), 11 am to 7 pm (Saturdays, Sundays and holidays).
parque del Oeste / Av. del Cid.
Paterna Swimming Pool
The municipal swimming pool in Paterna is a good option, with a water play area and just a few meters from the Paterna metro station. Open Monday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. and children under 4 years old are free.
Tickets are priced at €1.90 up to age 17 and €3.82 from age 18 and up.
📍 Carretera de Manises, s/n, 46980 Paterna
Swimming pool Parc Vedat – Torrent
If you spend your summer near the Torrent area, this pool is a great option. Open until August 31, it has a play area and slides perfect for the little ones.
Closed on Mondays and open from Tuesday to Sunday from 11:00 am to 7:00 pm (7:30 pm on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays). Tickets from 1,20 euros for young people and 1,90 euros for adults.
parc Vedat, Camí del Romeral, s/n, 46901 Torrent.
Benicalap Swimming Pool
Inaugurated in 1983, but recently renovated, it is like an island paradise in the middle of benicalap neighborhood. It has 29,000 square meters of facilities, including a water park, two slides, two swimming pools, a zip line and a multitude of recreational activities.
In addition, if you want to relax, you will also have an area with hammocks and umbrellas in the purest Ibizan style and an active water zone, with waterfalls, cannons and a bubble bank.
In 2024, it opens its doors from June 8 to September 8, as does the West Park pool.
A good option to spend a fun day with family or friends. Opening hours are Monday to Friday from 112 am to 6:30 pm. Saturdays, Sundays and holidays are extended from 11:00 am to 7:00 pm.
📍 Carrer de Francisco Morote Greus, s/n.
Quart de Poblet Swimming Pool
It is one of the best municipal swimming pools outside the municipality of Valencia. This summer it will be open from June 2 from noon to 8 p.m. (one hour earlier on weekends and in August). It has a large swimming pool and a play area with aquatic animals, water jets and a mini beach.
carrer Xiquet de Quart, 2, 46930 Quart de Poblet, Valencia.
Other municipal swimming pools
The swimming pools of Benimamet, Benimaclet, Castellar, El Palmar and Natzaret will also open their doors this summer 2023. These are the confirmed dates and opening times for each of them.
Benimaclet swimming pool: Open since June 12. Free swim times:
- Monday to Friday: From 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and from 4:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. (closing time in September will be 7:30 p.m.).
- Saturdays, Sundays and holidays: From 10:00h. to 15:00h. and from 16:00h. to 20:00h.
Swimming pool of Castellar Oliveral: Open from June 22 to September 1. Free swim times:
- Monday, Wednesday and Friday: From 15:00h. to 19:00h.
- Tuesdays and Thursdays: From 12:00h. to 18:30h.
- Saturdays, Sundays and holidays: From 12:00h. to 19:00h.
El Palmar Swimming Pool: Open from June 26 through September. Free swim times:
- Monday to Friday: From 11:00h. to 15:00h. and from 16:00h. to 19:00h.
- Saturdays, Sundays and holidays: From 11:00h. to 15:00h. and from 16:00h. to 20:00h.
Benimàmet swimming pool: Open since June 14. Free swim times:
- June and July: Every day, from 11:00h. to 19:00h.
- August: Every day from 12:00h. to 19:00h.
Swimming pool of Natzaret: Open from June 18 through September. Free swim times:
- Monday to Friday: From 11:00 am to 7:00 pm.
- Saturdays, Sundays and holidays: From 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m