The beach seems like 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. Have you thought about the pool in your neighborhood in Valencia?
Parque del Oeste and Benicalap are the two 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 pools in Valencia, especially for when you need to take a dip in the middle of a heat wave.
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La Hípica
It has already been confirmed by the Valencia City Council. The sports center, which closed in 2024 as an equestrian center, will officially reopen this Saturday, June 21 under a concession to the company Aquaval, which also manages the Benicalap and Parque del Oeste pools. It will remain open until August 31, 2025.
Tickets for 5.15 euros, the reduced price for pensioners and children under 16 will be 2.60 euros.
Hours, Monday to Friday, from 12:00 to 18:30 hours uninterruptedly. On weekends and holidays, the schedule will be extended from 11:00 to 19:00 hours.
📍 Location: 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 pool, a median with slides, a children’s water park, an 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 7 to September 7 and tickets are already on sale.
If you come you can also enjoy the green areas, the cafeteria and even a climbing wall with its zip line and everything. And it is one of the few that opens at night every Friday in July and August with shows, live music and water games such as paddle surfing, kayaks and inflatables.
This 2025, evening openings will take place every Friday in July and August 2025.
Swimming hours are from 12 to 18.30 hours (Monday to Friday), from 11 to 19 hours (Saturdays, Sundays and holidays).
📍 Location: Parque del Oeste / Av. del Cid.
Paterna Swimming Pool
The municipal swimming pool of Paterna is a good option, with water play area and a few meters from the Paterna metro station. It is open from Monday to Sunday from 11 am to 8 pm and children under 4 years old enter for free.
The ticket price is 2.11 euros up to 17 years old and 4.23 euros from 18 years old.
📍 Location: Carretera de Manises, s/n, 46980 Paterna
Swimming pool Parc Vedat – Torrent
If you summer near the Torrent area, this pool is a great option. Open until August 31, it has a playground and slides perfect for the little ones.
It closes on Mondays and is open from Tuesday to Sunday from 11 am to 7 pm (7:30 pm on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays). Tickets from 2.30 euros for youngsters and 3.80 euros for adults.
📍 Location: 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 heart of the 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 area with waterfalls, cannons and a bubble bank.
In 2025, it opens its doors from June 7 to September 7, as does the West Park pool.
A good choice for a fun day out with family or friends. Opening hours are Monday to Friday from 11 am to 6:30 pm. Saturdays, Sundays and holidays it is extended from 11 am to 7 pm.
📍 Location: Carrer de Francisco Morote Greus, s/n.
Quart de Poblet Swimming Pool
It is one of the best municipal swimming pools outside the municipal district of Valencia. This summer it will open its doors from June 1 from 12:00 to 20:00 (one hour earlier on weekends and in August). It has a large pool and a play area with aquatic animals, water jets and a mini beach.
Closes on August 31.
📍 Location: 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 2025. These are the confirmed dates and opening times for each of them.
Sports Center “Benimaclet”.
June 14 (F) – September 7 (S).
Free bathing hours:
- From June 14 to August 3:
- Monday to Friday: 12:00 to 15:00 h and 16:00 to 18:30 h
- Saturdays, Sundays and holidays: 10:00 am to 3:00 pm and 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm
- From August 4 to September 7:
- Monday to Friday: 11:00 to 15:00 h and 16:00 to 18:30 h(in September closing time will be 19:30 h).
- Saturdays, Sundays and holidays: 10:00 am to 3:00 pm and 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Course schedule:
- From 10:00 to 10:45 h(July and August only).
- From 18:45 to 19:30 h.
- From 19:30 to 20:15 h.
Swimming pool “El Palmar”.
June 28 (S) – August 31 (D)
Free swimming hours:
- Monday to Friday: 11:30 to 19:00 h.
- Saturdays, Sundays and holidays: 11:00 to 19:00 h.
Course schedule:
- 09:15 to 10:00 h: Aquagym.
- 10:00 to 10:45 h: School and Preschool Swimming.
- 19:00 to 19:45 h: School and Preschool Swimming.
- 19:45 to 20:30 h: Aquagym.
Sports Center “Nazareth”.
June 21 (S) – September 7 (D).
Free swimming schedule:
- Monday to Friday: 11:00 to 19:00 h.
- Saturdays, Sundays and holidays: 11:00 to 19:00 h.
Swimming pool “Castellar Oliveral”.
June 21 (S) – August 31 (D)
Free bathing hours:
- Monday, Wednesday and Friday: 15:00 to 19:00 h.
- Tuesday and Thursday: 12:00 to 18:30 h.
- Saturdays, Sundays and holidays: 12:00 to 19:00 h.
Workshop schedule:
- 17:00 to 19:15 h.
Sports center “Benimamet”.
June 14th – July 31st
Free bathing hours (only June and July):
- Monday to Friday: 11:00 to 19:00 h.
- Saturdays and Sundays: 9:00 to 14:00 h.