La Marina

La Marina: the back story

In depth·La Marina

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About La Marina: the back story

La Marina de València is the city’s old port, opened up to the public with quays, the Veles e Vents building and Marina Beach Club, beside the beach at Las Arenas.

The port

The quays and Veles e Vents.

The beach clubs

Marina Beach Club, with its pool and two restaurants.

Come for the sunset.

Our advice: combine with El Cabanyal on foot.

Why it's on our list

  • The port
  • The beach clubs

Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with La Marina: the back story before you go.

What’s nearby

Distances from La Marina: the back story are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 15 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.

Nearest metro and tram stops

  1. BeniferriLine 1Line 2300 m4 min walk
  2. FloristaTram 4650 m8 min walk
  3. Palau de CongressosTram 4700 m9 min walk

Key sights

  1. Torres de Serranos2.7 kmWalk 33 minCycle 11 minCar or taxi 11 min
  2. La Lonja2.8 kmWalk 36 minCycle 11 minCar or taxi 12 min
  3. Mercado Central2.9 kmWalk 36 minCycle 11 minCar or taxi 12 min
  4. Valencia Cathedral3.0 kmWalk 37 minCycle 12 minCar or taxi 12 min
  5. Museu de Belles Arts3.1 kmWalk 38 minCycle 12 minCar or taxi 12 min
  6. Mercado de Colón3.9 kmCycle 15 minCar or taxi 15 min
  7. City of Arts and Sciences5.9 kmCycle 23 minCar or taxi 20 min
  8. Oceanogràfic6.4 kmCycle 26 minCar or taxi 22 min
  9. Valencia Airport6.7 kmCycle 27 minCar or taxi 22 min
  10. Malvarrosa beach6.9 kmCycle 28 minCar or taxi 23 min

Main railway stations

  1. Estació del Nord3.6 kmWalk 44 minCycle 14 minCar or taxi 14 min
  2. Valencia Joaquín Sorolla4.0 kmCycle 16 minCar or taxi 15 min

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