Very near to Valencia you can find a small harbour village called Port Saplaya. It’s often called ‘Little Venice’, because of the coloured buildings, small boats and picturesque harbour. This is a good place to visit if you like a calm but beautiful environment. Good to know: from the centre of Valencia it’s is only 40 minutes by bike!
Take a swim!
Port Saplaya is a neighbourhood that belongs to Alboraya. It’s not a large city but definitely worth a visit. A lot of activities are offered in this village, mostly during summer, like an outside cinema and surf classes. Are you staying in Valencia and curious to this coastal city? From Patacona beach you can walk to Port Saplaya in only 35 minutes!
The village has two different beaches that are separated by the entrance of the harbour. Those two beaches are Puerto Saplaya Sur and Puerto Saplaya Norte. Both beaches are accessible for visitors.
Don’t you like to swim in the sea but do you want to cool down during the warm days? It offers a swimming pool right next to the beach and it’s called Pool Beach Port Saplaya. This is a beach club that offers more than only the 25 meters long swimming pool. There are multi-sport courts, aqua gym classes, a solarium and a terrace with a bar and restaurant. Enough to make your stay in Port Saplaya really comfortable!
Learn how to sail
Luckily for the sea lovers it has its own sailing school. The school is called Port Saplaya Nautical Club and offers sailing classes. You don’t like sailing? They also rent out kayaks!
For the foodies
Where to find the best places to eat is something everyone wants to know when visiting a new place. Therefore some nice restaurants are written down here. Qué aproveche!
Bistrot Port Saplaya
At the boulevard you’ll find Bistrot Port Saplaya. If you want to go back to the American sixties you definitely have to visit this restaurant! It’s the perfect place for breakfast, lunch or dinner. When you just want to enjoy a coffee or a delicious cocktail with sea view this place will also fit your needs.
- Passeig de Lluís Saiz Díaz Regatista
46120 Port Saplaya, Alboraya - Website
- 34 963 684 743
Mauricios Beach
In the harbour you can find the pink coloured restaurant Mauricio’s Beach. It is the perfect place for traditional Spanish food like paella. They also serve Italian and Lebanese food so there will definitely be something you like!
- Carrer de la Unió 12
46128 Port Saplaya, Alboraya - Website
- Monday till Saturday: 13.30 – 16.00 & 20.00 – 23.00
Sunday: 13.30 – 16.00 - +34 961 354 036
Tips
- Would you like to visit another beautiful village close to Valencia? Rent a car and go to Jávea, where you can enjoy nice restaurants, viewpoints, beaches and more.
- Port Saplaya is a great place for photographers! If you love to take photos, read our article about the best photography spots in and around Valencia.