Terrace restaurant at Marina Beach Club.

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Marina Beach Club

Valencia's Beaches


A super-popular bar and club with two restaurants at an enviable location overlooking the sand between Valencia’s marina and Playa de las Arenas. The open-air space features palm trees, an infinity pool and stunning beach views. A hit with locals and visitors, it gets particularly crowded in the height of summer.

Drinks are pricier than nearby bars, but worth it come sunset. In the evenings the club becomes one of the city’s places to be seen, with DJ sets that keep El Club, under a white dome at the far end of the complex, pumping until the early hours.

Also offers shaded sun beds with pool access in a private area at the edge of the beach, but these aren’t cheap.


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