Malvarrosa – Las Arenas

Valencia · Spanish Mediterranean · Spain

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The main city beach of Valencia, from Las Arenas north to Malvarrosa. The big breakwaters of the marina to the south have built up sandbars that give peaks all along the beach. On good days a long right runs next to the breakwater, a favourite with longboarders.

Level
Beginners
Break
Beach break, sand
Waves
Lefts and rights
Crowd
Crowded
Season
autumn, winter, spring
Boards
A longboard is the best choice for the long right by the breakwater; a fish for the beach peaks.

When it works

✓ An east to north-east wind swell with a west wind.

When it doesn't

✕ Onshore east wind and the flat summer months.

Watch out for

  • crowds
  • pollution
  • rips

Best months

January, February, March, April, October, November, December

Local tips

Surf schools use the beach, so give them room. Avoid the water for a day or two after heavy rain.

Getting there

Valencia seafront, Passeig Marítim. Tram and bus lines reach the beach; there are many car parks nearby.

Travel notes

How often it works
It works only in wind swell, mostly in autumn and winter. Strong storms from the south or east bring the best days. Big Atlantic swells sometimes leak in during summer, but rarely.
Crowd and vibe
Busy, with a good mood but many people in the water. Some local surfers guard the right by the breakwater; be patient.
Camping and vans
The campsites at El Saler, about 8.5 km south, are the nearest. Nearest campsite about 8.5 km away.
Facilities
A full city beach: lifeguards in summer, showers, toilets, bars and restaurants, surf schools.
Water quality
Náyade lists Platja de la Malva-rosa as fit for bathing. Surf guides mention pollution after rain.

Ideal conditions

Swell
NE–SE best, NNE–S works
Size
0.9–2 m offshore swell; starts at 0.4 m, holds to 2.8 m
Period
5 s minimum, best from 9 s
Wind
Offshore SW–NW; handles onshore up to 12 km/h
Tide
low, mid, high best
Faces
E (85°)

Live cam

No cam at this spot yet: the forecast and the guide are on the map.

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