Bike routes through Valencia

Good weather is a constant in Valencia, and that invites you to explore it by bike. The city is completely flat and has nearly 200 kilometers of bike lanes, allowing you to reach any point of interest. Go at your own pace because it’s accessible to everyone, regardless of your fitness level. Don't have a bike? That’s easily fixed! There are numerous companies where you can rent one by the hour or by the day. Don't feel like riding alone? Then sign up for one of the guided bike tours. Problems solved? Hold on tight, here we go!

Our first route crosses the city from east to west, passing through the historic center and reaching the beach. We start at Parque de Cabecera, on the west side of the old Turia riverbed. From here, we have a pleasant 3.5-kilometer stroll until we reach the Serranos Towers, one of the two ancient gateway towers to Ciutat Vella that still stand today. We continue through Plaza de Manises, opposite the Palau de la Generalitat (the seat of the regional government), and Plaza de la Virgen. At this point, it is recommended to stop for a moment to visit the Basilica of the Virgin, the Cathedral and its famous bell tower, El Miguelete, and the Almoina Archaeological Museum, which contains remains of the Roman city. The Palace of the Marquis of Dos Aguas with its impressive facade will greet us on our way, as will the Renaissance headquarters of the University of Valencia and El Patriarca church-museum. We can end the first stage here after completing nearly 5 kilometers.

The second day takes us to the old Tobacco Factory, crossing the riverbed via the Exposición Bridge, designed by local architect Santiago Calatrava. Nearby is the Palace of the same name, a vestige of the 1909 Regional Exhibition that reshaped this neighborhood. After the first mile and a half, we cross the old riverbed again via the colorful Bridge of Flowers (Puente de las Flores) to re-enter Spain’s largest urban garden and pedal at our leisure. To the left, the unmistakable silhouette of the Palau de la Música will surprise you. Shortly after, look to your right to delight in a gigantic figure of a lying Gulliver, turned into a park for children's joy. This is the halfway point to reaching the City of Arts and Sciences and its spectacular buildings—all creations of Calatrava’s genius, except for the characteristic hyperbolic paraboloid structures of l'Oceanogràfic, the posthumous work of the great Félix Candela. Once you’ve had your fill of one of Valencia's star attractions, you have three kilometers left to reach the Valencia Marina, a million-square-meter leisure space. After a highly recommended walk past the Veles e Vents building, designed by David Chipperfield, you are just a stone's throw away from the promenade, where you can enjoy the Malvarrosa and Cabanyal beaches and the fabulous Mediterranean Sea. A great plan!

If you're still craving more, don't worry. Valencia offers multiple bike routes. You shouldn't miss the stretch of bike lane that starts at the City of Arts and Sciences and leads to the city's southern beaches. It’s a 48-kilometer round trip, completely flat, which takes a little over 2.5 hours to complete. However, you'll likely take longer because the landscapes are wonderful.

First, you'll reach Pinedo, followed by a seemingly endless succession of beautiful beaches: Pinedo itself, l'Arbre del Gos, El Saler, La Garrofera... We are in the heart of the L'Albufera Natural Park, a great natural freshwater lake—the largest in Spain—situated right by the sea, separated only by the narrow strip of sand, dunes, and pine forests you are riding through. Exciting, isn't it?

We recommend taking a few minutes at the Gola de Pujol viewpoint, where there is a pier, to get to know this beautiful wetland. La Devesa de El Saler, the only virgin beach in the municipality, will refresh you with its 5 kilometers of pure nature. Shortly after, we’ll reach our final destination: the small village of El Palmar, highly recommended for ending the day with a delicious paella cooked over a wood fire. It might be a little harder to ride back, but you'll be in a state of pure bliss!

Scenery, mountains, and full speed ahead!

The Vía Xurra is a 15-kilometer former railway line reclaimed as an accessible cycling and walking path connecting Valencia with the L'Horta Nord region. The lane starts at the Torre Miramar roundabout, in the Benimaclet neighborhood.

Leaving the city behind, it crosses olive groves and orange orchards that make the ride a delight. It enters the northern section of La Huerta, where traditional "alquerías" (farmhouses) stand out among vegetable plantations and fields of tiger nuts (chufa)—the small tuber that is exclusively Valencian. A sign that you are in the land of horchata! Why not stop for a refreshing drink at Sequer lo Blanch, Panach, or Daniel in Alboraya, just a few meters from the path? A little further north, the Barraca de Toni Montoliu is the perfect place to taste authentic Valencian paella in the middle of the orchards. Park your bike there and enjoy!

In the immediate vicinity of the route (within about a five-kilometer radius), you will also find protected natural areas such as the wetlands of Marjal de Rafalell y Vistabella and Marjal dels Moros, the La Costera Municipal Natural Area, or the La Calderona Natural Park, whose reddish peaks and pine and cork oak forests dominate the horizon. If you want a bit of culture, stop to visit the historic Monastery of El Puig, founded by King James I the Conqueror in the 13th century.

These and many more options can be added to the Vía Xurra route to make the experience even more complete and unforgettable. And, if 15 kilometers aren't enough for you, in Meliana it intersects with the Metropolitan Green Ring, the new 56-kilometer circular cycling-pedestrian corridor connecting the sea and the orchards. The Vía Xurra has so much to offer. What are you waiting for to discover it?