The coolest plans for experiencing València when it's hot

València has around 80 filtered, chilled water fountains dotted around the city. Forget about carrying heavy bottles: bring your own and refill it for free as many times as you like. 

Hop on a catamaran, try paddle surfing or sail in front of the Valencia skyline. There's always a breeze blowing at the Marina that takes the edge off the heat, and a dip in the Mediterranean cools anyone down. 

Thanks to its lush vegetation, BIOPARC runs several degrees cooler than the rest of the city. Stroll among free-roaming animals, in the shade of trees and plants, and discover one of the coolest plans in València. 

There's no summer in València without horchata. Head to Horchatería Daniel (at the Mercado de Colón or in Alboraya), or try Panach and Bertal. A small glass of this white gold with fartons is the best break between one plan and the next. 

The El Corte Inglés stores (Colón, Pintor Sorolla, Nuevo Centro or Avenida de Francia, next to the City of Arts and Sciences) are your ideal midday refuge: shops, cafés for something cold and even a supermarket for fresh fruit. All under the same air-conditioned roof. 

The IVAM, the Museum of Fine Arts, the Science Museum, CaixaForum or L'ETNO are fantastic plans for the hottest hours: you'll cool off while discovering top-level art and exhibitions, and they also have a café where you can grab something refreshing. 

La Malvarrosa, El Cabanyal or the beaches of the L'Albufera Natural Park await you as the afternoon comes to a close. Don't forget sunscreen, an umbrella and a hat. 

You'll find a network of public spaces where you can shelter from the heat. These are air-conditioned spots with rest areas, restrooms and chilled water fountains.  Our tourist office on El Cabañal beach is one of them.

When the sun starts to set, head up to the best rooftops in the city centre to watch the sunset with a cocktail in hand. You can also unwind in a lounge bar with sofas and air conditioning. 

València's theatres are the perfect refuge for the hottest hours. Sit back, relax and enjoy the city's cultural programme while the sun beats down outside. 

Roig Arena is fully air-conditioned and this summer has a packed calendar of concerts and shows. Live music at the perfect temperature: the ideal plan for the hottest afternoons and evenings. 

Sit down, enjoy the best Valencian cuisine and recharge your batteries in a cool, pleasant setting. 

There are more than five million square metres of green space in the city. Pick your garden and look for shaded spots or areas under the trees to shelter from the sun during the hottest hours.