Alboraya Holidays: Beaches and Day Trips Near Valencia
Província de València · Valencia · Spain · 24,222 residents · on the coast
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Platja de les Arenes
La Patacona Beach
Museum for Telecommunication Vicente Miralles Segarra
Casa-museu de Blasco Ibáñez
Museo de la Huerta de AlmáceraAlboraya is a coastal town of around 24,000 people, sitting just 10 metres above sea level on the northern edge of Valencia. Its appeal for British families is simple: La Patacona Beach is about a mile and a half away, Platja de les Arenes is close behind, and the centre of Valencia is only 2.5 miles off. Valencia Airport, with direct flights from the United Kingdom, is roughly a ten-minute drive. Summers run to 31°C in July and August, winters stay mild at 17°C, and a handful of small museums, including the Casa-museu de Blasco Ibáñez and the Museo de la Huerta de Almácera, give you something for the cooler hours.
Why go
- La Patacona Beach and Platja de Els Peixets are both within about 1.6 miles of town.
- Valencia Airport has direct UK flights and lies roughly ten minutes away by car.
- Mild winters with 17°C highs make January and February comfortable for a quiet break.
Top sights in Alboraya
Beaches, Museums and Lighthouses
The beaches come first here. Platja de les Arenes, around 2.6 miles away, is the best-known stretch, while La Patacona Beach sits closer at about 1.6 miles. Playa de Els Peixets (1.4 miles) and Port Saplaya South Beach (1.6 miles) round out a run of sand that suits families well.
For something indoors, the Casa-museu de Blasco Ibáñez, a listed cultural property about 1.7 miles away, is the most notable of the local museums. The Museum for Telecommunication Vicente Miralles Segarra lies roughly 1.5 miles off, and the Museo de la Huerta de Almácera is the nearest of all at under a mile.
Further along the coast, the Faro de Valencia, a lighthouse built in 2015, stands about 4.6 miles away, with the Valencia Lighthouse listed at around 4.3 miles. Tours and tickets for the area can be booked directly on this page.
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Tours & tickets in Alboraya
Guided tours, day trips and tickets in and around Alboraya can be booked in advance, priced in GBP.
See tours & tickets (opens GetYourGuide in a new tab)Where to stay in Alboraya
Choosing Between Beach and Town
Most visitors will want to base themselves near the shoreline, where La Patacona, Els Peixets and Port Saplaya are all within about a mile and a half of town. This is the natural choice for families planning beach days.
With a population of around 24,000, Alboraya itself feels considerably calmer than Valencia, which is home to more than 800,000 people yet lies only 2.5 miles away. Staying here gives you a quieter base with the city's livelier evenings close at hand. The page shows live hotel prices so you can compare options for your dates.
Hire a car
The easiest way to reach Alboraya and the villages around it is a hire car from Valencia (VLC), about 10 min away.
Best time to visit Alboraya
When to Visit Alboraya
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Highlighted months are the sweet spot for warm, dry weather.
The most pleasant months are April, May, June, July, October and November. April is especially dry, with just 4 mm of rain and highs of 22°C, while June brings 28°C days that suit beach holidays before the peak heat.
July and August are the hottest months, reaching 31°C with nights that stay around 23°C. September is the wettest month by far, with 106 mm of rain across nine days, and October follows at 97 mm, so pack a light layer for autumn. Winters are mild, with highs of 17 to 18°C from December to February and lows of 7 to 8°C.
Full monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 17°C | 8°C | 13 mm | 8 h |
| Feb | 17°C | 7°C | 19 mm | 9 h |
| Mar | 21°C | 10°C | 18 mm | 10 h |
| Apr | 22°C | 11°C | 4 mm | 12 h |
| May | 24°C | 15°C | 38 mm | 13 h |
| Jun | 28°C | 19°C | 21 mm | 13 h |
| Jul | 31°C | 23°C | 15 mm | 13 h |
| Aug | 31°C | 23°C | 26 mm | 13 h |
| Sept | 27°C | 19°C | 106 mm | 11 h |
| Oct | 25°C | 16°C | 97 mm | 9 h |
| Nov | 22°C | 13°C | 59 mm | 8 h |
| Dec | 18°C | 8°C | 16 mm | 8 h |
Averages 2015–2024. Highlighted months are the sweet spot for warm, dry weather.
Getting there from the UK
Flights, Ferries and the Drive
Valencia Airport (VLC) is the obvious gateway, around 7 miles away and roughly a ten-minute drive, with direct flights from the United Kingdom. Alicante (ALC) also has direct UK flights and is about 85 miles away, roughly two hours by car. Murcia (RMU), likewise served directly from the UK, is around 124 miles off and close to three hours' drive.
If you are bringing the car, the drive from Calais takes roughly 18 and a half hours. Once here, Valencia's ferry port, about 4 miles away, has sailings to Palma, Ibiza and Maó as well as Tangier Med in Morocco. Dénia, around 52 miles south, runs routes to Ibiza, Formentera and Palma.
By air
- Valencia (VLC)7 miles, about 10 min by roaddirect flights from the UK
- Alicante (ALC)85 miles, about 2 h 1 min by roaddirect flights from the UK
- Murcia (RMU)124 miles, about 2 h 57 min by roaddirect flights from the UK
By car and ferry
Driving from Calais takes roughly 18 h 34 min without stops. Nearest ferry ports: Valencia (4 miles), Dénia (52 miles).
Alboraya is good for
Around Alboraya
Easy Day Trips Nearby
Valencia, just 2.5 miles away, is the headline day out and barely counts as a trip at all. Closer to the coast, La Pobla de Farnals lies around 5.6 miles north, while Manises (6 miles) and Catarroja (7.5 miles) are short hops inland and south.
A little further, Sagunto is about 14 miles away, with the small villages of Petrés (13 miles) and Estivella (15 miles) nearby. For another beach town, Cullera sits around 24 miles down the coast.
Tips from Robin
Practical Tips for Your Stay
Plan around the autumn rain: September and October bring the year's heaviest downpours, so keep a museum visit in reserve for wet afternoons.
In July and August, nights rarely drop below 23°C, so check that your accommodation has decent cooling. Alboraya sits almost at sea level, which makes walking or cycling to the beaches easy, and with Valencia so close you can skip car hire if you are flying into VLC and staying put.
Questions people ask
How far is Alboraya from Valencia Airport?
Valencia Airport is about 7 miles from Alboraya, roughly a ten-minute drive. It has direct flights from the United Kingdom, making it the most convenient arrival point. Alicante and Murcia also have direct UK flights but are around two and three hours away by car.
Is Alboraya good for a family beach holiday?
Yes. Several family-friendly beaches lie close by, including La Patacona Beach and Port Saplaya South Beach at about 1.6 miles, Playa de Els Peixets at 1.4 miles and Platja de les Arenes at around 2.6 miles. Summer highs reach 31°C in July and August.
What is the weather like in Alboraya in winter?
Winters are mild. From December to February, daytime highs sit around 17 to 18°C, with lows of 7 to 8°C and only about three rainy days a month. It is cooler than summer but comfortable for sightseeing and walks along the coast.
When does it rain most in Alboraya?
September is the wettest month, with around 106 mm of rain over nine days, followed by October at 97 mm. April is the driest, with just 4 mm. If you want reliable sunshine, spring and early summer are the safer bets.
Can I visit Valencia city from Alboraya?
Easily. Valencia's centre is only about 2.5 miles away, so it works as a half-day or evening outing. Staying in Alboraya gives you a quieter base of around 24,000 residents with the much larger city right next door.
Can I drive to Alboraya from the UK?
Yes. The drive from Calais takes roughly 18 and a half hours, so most people split it over two days or more. Ferries also run from Valencia port, about 4 miles away, to Palma, Ibiza, Maó and Tangier Med.