Platja de la Patacona is a wide sandy beach in Alboraia, just north of Valencia’s Malvarrosa beach. Its open shoreline, gentle water and promenade make it a relaxed choice for a swim, a family beach day or a walk by the sea. You can play volleyball or football, try water sports, and find paella restaurants and bars along the promenade. The beach feels quieter from September to May; in summer, beach bars and lively evenings bring more activity.
A quieter stretch north of Malvarrosa
Platja de la Patacona continues the coastline north of Malvarrosa, in the municipality of Alboraia. The broad sandy shore and busy promenade give it a different pace from Valencia’s better-known beach areas. It is a practical choice if you want a beach day with restaurants and other services close by, while still finding space to walk or settle on the sand.
The atmosphere changes with the season. From September to May, the beach is often peaceful. June to August brings more people, summer beach bars and a livelier promenade. Local evenings can include picnics, volleyball and dancing.
Swimming, sport and family time
The gently sloping water is suited to families with children, and the beach has public toilets and showers. Volleyball nets and football goals give you options beyond swimming and sunbathing. Water sports are also available, though the specific activities and arrangements are not detailed.
Check conditions at the beach before entering the water. Red flags and police tape have been reported near the surf stations at one end, alongside concerns about water contamination. Pay attention to any current warnings or barriers in that area.
Food along the promenade
Restaurants on and near the promenade serve paella, and bars provide places to stop after a swim or a walk. In summer, seasonal chiringuitos add to the choice. The beach is close to Alboraia, known as the birthplace of Valencian horchata, a chilled drink made from ground nuts.
Getting to the beach
The promenade links Patacona with Malvarrosa and Portsaplaya, so you can continue along the coast on foot or by bicycle. Buses serve the beach, and parking is available if you are driving. Patacona is outside Valencia proper, in neighbouring Alboraia, but remains part of the same urban coastline.
Preguntas frecuentes
Is Platja de la Patacona free to enter?
There is no entrance fee. Sun loungers can be rented for a fee.
Is Platja de la Patacona suitable for children?
The water is gentle, and the wide sandy shore gives children room to play. Public toilets and showers are available.
When is Platja de la Patacona quietest?
The beach is calmer from September to May. June to August is livelier, with summer beach bars and more activity.
How do you get to Platja de la Patacona?
You can reach the beach by bus or bicycle, or drive and use the parking. The promenade connects it with Malvarrosa and Portsaplaya.
