Parks & Beaches · Our pick in Valencia
Malvarrosa and Las Arenas beaches
The city beach
About Malvarrosa and Las Arenas beaches
Las Arenas and Malvarrosa form the city’s main beach, a long stretch of sand behind the Paseo Marítimo, a short tram or bus ride from the centre.
Why it's on our list
- Promenade
- Rice for lunch
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Malvarrosa and Las Arenas beaches before you go.
Hotels nearby
The closest hotels in our guide to Malvarrosa and Las Arenas beaches, as the crow flies.
- Hotel Las Arenas Balneario Resort1.4 km17 min walk
What’s nearby
Distances from Malvarrosa and Las Arenas beaches 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
- Platja Malva-rosaTram 4Tram 6650 m8 min walk
- La CadenaTram 4Tram 6650 m8 min walk
- CabanyalTram 4Tram 6850 m11 min walk
Key sights
- Oceanogràfic3.6 kmWalk 44 minCycle 14 minCar or taxi 14 min
- City of Arts and Sciences3.6 kmWalk 45 minCycle 14 minCar or taxi 14 min
- Mercado de Colón4.0 kmCycle 16 minCar or taxi 15 min
- Museu de Belles Arts4.1 kmCycle 16 minCar or taxi 15 min
- Valencia Cathedral4.4 kmCycle 18 minCar or taxi 16 min
- Torres de Serranos4.5 kmCycle 18 minCar or taxi 16 min
- La Lonja4.7 kmCycle 19 minCar or taxi 17 min
- Mercado Central4.8 kmCycle 19 minCar or taxi 17 min
- Valencia Airport14 kmCar or taxi 41 min
Main railway stations
- Estació del Nord4.9 kmCycle 19 minCar or taxi 17 min
- Valencia Joaquín Sorolla5.4 kmCycle 22 minCar or taxi 19 min