El Saler

Platja la Garrofera

Good for Relax

6.7

/ 10 Good

#87 out of 215
in Valencia

About

Platja la Garrofera is located on the Balearic Sea (part of Mediterranean Sea) and it is in the 18th place out of 38 beaches in the Valencia region 13.3 km away from its center, the city of Valencia. It is one of the beaches of Motor del Final (turbinas) settlement, just 1.8 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.

It is a long lasting coastline with green water and brown sand, so you don't need special shoes. The entrance to the water is very smooth. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is almost deserted place even during the high season.

Platja la Garrofera coast is free for all. .

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities.

This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.

1 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Platja del Saler, which has a rating of 7.6.

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Historical

+19 ^oC +15 ^oC

Air temperature

5.7 M/S

Wind

+16 ^oC

Water temperature

0.6 M

Wave height

Motor del Final (turbinas), Valencia, Valencia

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Beach overall scores

Water

Frustrating

4.4/10

Cover

Frustrating

4/10

Cleanliness

Good

6.5/10

Amenities

Bad

1/10

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Platja la Garrofera is located in Valencia within Motor del Final (turbinas), which makes it not only easily accessible, but even popular among tourists. However, during the high season it is quite uncrowded, which allows you to spend a comfortable time on the coast.

The beach stretches on the sunny coast, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.

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12 accomodations nearby

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Gran Apartamento, un lujo en playa El Saler - Valencia

770m from the beach

8.5

Excellent

Gran Apartamento, un lujo en playa El Saler - Valencia

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Motor del Final (turbinas)

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1.4km from center

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3.5km from the beach

8.5

Excellent

Camping Valencia el Saler

Holiday Park/Caravan Park

Mislata

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3.2km from center

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4.9km from the beach

7.9

Very good

Parador de El Saler

Hotel

Mislata

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5.6km from center

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6.2km from the beach

9.4

Excellent

Beachfront at Perellonet

Entire Apartment

Mislata

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7km from center

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7.9km from the beach

9.2

Excellent

Habitacion en unifamiliar

Homestay

Silla

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6.2km from center

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8km from the beach

8.3

Very good

Hostal Moreno

Guesthouse/Bed And Breakfast

Silla

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6.2km from center

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8km from the beach

7.3

Good

Hotel Alain

Hotel

Silla

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6.2km from center

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8.4km from the beach

8.5

Excellent

Aparthotel Albufera

Serviced Apartment

Llocnou de la Corona

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7.4km from center

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8.4km from the beach

8.3

Very good

Hotel Albufera.

Hotel

Llocnou de la Corona

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7.4km from center

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Agradable adosado con zona de aparcamiento

9km from the beach

9.2

Excellent

Agradable adosado con zona de aparcamiento

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Motor del Final (turbinas)

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8.1km from center

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9.9km from the beach

8.5

Excellent

View of the sea Beach 50 meters

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Motor del Final (turbinas)

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10.6km from center

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10.5km from the beach

8.5

Excellent

Casa de Maria

Entire Apartment

Mislata

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10.4km from center

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Beach features

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General features

ownership
- Public free entry
occupancy
- Deserted even in high season
sharks
- Low prevalence of sharks
location
- Within the settlement, roads and buildings adjacent to the beach
size&shape
- Length - very long, more than 1 km
- Width - sufficient

Access

Cover and water

cover
- Brown sand
- Sea bottom - Sand
swimming details
- Good for swimming
- Depth increase - smooth
water
- Normal water, medium transparency
- Dark green or brown

Audience

- Relaxation connoisseurs

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Nearest Beaches

Average rating of nearest beaches is 5.6 (Pleasant)

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Malvarrosa Beach

Platja de la Malva-rosa

8.4

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water

Alboraia Alboraya 3.5 km

Xeraco, Spain

Xeraco Beach

Platja de Xeraco

7.6

Free entrance, Easy access, Bright sand, Green water, Sand bottom, Good for swimming

Xeraco 2.8 km

Motor del Final (turbinas), Spain

Platja del Saler

7.6

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Green water, Deserted

Motor del Final (turbinas) 2.6 km

Beach surroundings

Restaurants Attractions Transport Localities

Restaurants

Bar Casa Ramón• 8 min walk
Restaurant Lahiver• 8 min walk
Bar la peña• 11 min walk
Restaurante Arrocerí...• 23 min walk

Attractions

Plage Saler• 6 min walk
Playa de La Garrofer...• 11 min walk
Embarcadero de la Go...• 17 min walk
Platja de la Mallade...• 18 min walk

Transport

VLC• 20.3km
El Palmar• 5.3km
Estación de tren Cat...• 8.5km

Localities

Motor del Final (tur...• 1.8km
Valencia• 13.3km

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What is the water and sand quality of the Platja la Garrofera?

The coastline of Platja la Garrofera is covered with brown sand. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. The water near the beach is blue-green. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Platja la Garrofera?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Platja la Garrofera, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

Is the Platja la Garrofera good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.

Platja la Garrofera does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.

So the overall recommendation of the Platja la Garrofera for swimming is positive.

Is the Platja la Garrofera good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Platja la Garrofera secluded and good for relaxing?

There are several buildings near the beach. In the high season, there are still almost no visitors, which makes this place ideal for a secluded holiday.

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Platja la Garrofera?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Platja la Garrofera.

There are 4 restaurants nearby.Bar Casa Ramón is the closest place located 600 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Platja la Garrofera?

There are 489 places to stay in the Platja la Garrofera area.

Some of the best hotels in the area of Platja la Garrofera include:

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

How far is the Platja la Garrofera from parking?

The Platja la Garrofera has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

Are there any attractions nearby Platja la Garrofera?

There are 4 attractions near Platja la Garrofera that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Plage Saler located in 0.4 km. See the attractions section for details.

What is the best time of the year to visit Platja la Garrofera?

The month with the highest temperature in Platja la Garrofera is August. Its average value reaches 27°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 27°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 15°C and water 15°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Platja la Garrofera (Valencia) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Platja la Garrofera (Valencia) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.