This beach is beautiful and very large! The ocean water is a mix of green and blue that shimmers…read morewhen the sun hits it just right. The sand, unfortunately, is not the white pearly sand of dreams but it is still desirable enough. We came during April, more specifically Spring Break. It wasn't crowded at all; however, it also wasn't that hot. The day was warm but the water was not. At least not enough for this 37 year old to jump in the water. If I would have jumped in, I would have jumped right back out to my Airbnb for a hot shower. My kids, however, had a great time and felt nothing as they collected cool little seashells and threw their bodies against the waves. Overall, it was a great day at a great beach close to the city center. A few things to note: 1) bring food and drinks because I saw zero stores or shops around that offer that stuff. 2) this is Europe so be prepared to see more skin than you will at the U.S. beaches (basically there seemed to be a shortage of tops to go with all bikini bottoms out there). 3) as in all the touristy spots in Spain, an innumerable amount of guys will approach your spot asking if you'd like to buy sunglasses, blankets, towels, beer, and other junk (too bad they weren't selling those tops we spoke of earlier; they'd have made a killing). Enjoy!

A nice beach on the east side of Valencia. We rented bikes nearby and rode along the beach. It's…read morefairly clean with the usual tourist trap restaurants along the pathway. Plenty of people walking, playing volleyball and just chilling. It had a small town beach feel to it.

Our visit from Boston is now complete after visiting the Pool today. Thank you for speaking English…read moreand for the great experince!! Food, drinks and perfect environment for our last day!!!

Where else in the world can you do the following in a river:…read more-Ride a bike -Picnic with your friends - Play a football match -Visit a zoo/science center The answer is nowhere! Years ago the City of Valencia diverted the Turia river to make way for a city long park loaded with soccer fields,bike paths, work out facilities, cafes, and much much more. There is no better place to take the whole family especially during the winter and spring when its not quite warm enough to visit the beach.

If you're fortunate to make it to Valencia, I think one of the best things to do is take a long,…read moreleisurely walk through this unusual urban park. Snaking through the middle of the city for over 5-1/2 miles, it's the former riverbed of the Turia River. A tragic flood in 1957 forced the city to reroute the river, and while Franco wanted to build an autobahn, the local populace insisted it be turned into a green oasis. Because we had only a couple of days in Valencia, Jamie W and I focused mostly on the continuous walking path. We didn't have time to stop at destinations along the way like the various museums and historic bridges. Starting at the City of Arts and Sciences on the southern end, we made our way back toward the center of town. Because of its submerged level, the park is well insulated from traffic noises. There are many places to take a rest and enjoy the orange trees (Photo 5) or watch Valencians jog, bike, and frolic, including the Gulliver playground where groups shared the same slide on one of his sleeves (Video). RELATED - Exploring Valencia? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/xRp9hOr4NT