Malvarrosa beach

What it is

A wide sand beach at the end of the tram line, with a promenade of paella restaurants behind it. It is a working city beach rather than a resort.

Getting there

Tram line 4 or bus from the centre, twenty minutes, normal city fare.

When to go

June to October to swim. Out of season it is a good walk and empty.

On a student budget

Free, and the single best argument for Valencia over Madrid. The paella places on the front are for tourists; locals eat paella at lunchtime, inland, and it is a lunch dish rather than a dinner.

Prices and times last checked August 19, 2026. Treat figures as indicative.