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City of Arts and Sciences
Valencia, Spain
A futuristic complex of white buildings and pools, designed by Santiago Calatrava.
Beach · Spain · Valencian Community
Malvarrosa Beach
Valencia's wide, sandy city beach with seafront restaurants serving paella.
Free to enter about 2 h
For storytellers
Why Malvarrosa Beach matters
Valencia has a beach right in the city: wide, sandy and backed by a promenade full of restaurants. This is where locals head at weekends to enjoy paella by the sea. In summer it is busy, while in spring and autumn it is relaxed and perfect for a stroll.
Talking points
- The promenade has many restaurants serving paella.
- It is reachable by tram or bus from the centre.
- Locals enjoy it throughout the year.
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