Platja del Cabanyal

Drop anchor off Playa del Cabanyal, Valencia's most storied urban beach, stretching around 1,200 metres along the city's historic fishermen's quarter. The backdrop is pure old Valencia — a working-class neighbourhood of colourful tiled houses just steps from the sand. Swim ashore and you'll find a long, well-kept beach with easy access to the lively Cabanyal streets, local seafood restaurants, and the wider city beyond.