A journey into the history and traditions of the maritime neighborhoods.
Located in the historic Casa dels Bous, right in the heart of Cabanyal-Canyamelar and just a few steps from the beach, the Museu de la Mar invites you to discover the close relationship between Valencia and the Mediterranean. This cultural space recovers the memory of fishing, traditional trades, and the evolution of the seafront through boats, tools, and stories linked to the sea.
The museum occupies one of the most emblematic buildings of Valencia's maritime heritage, built at the end of the 19th century to house the oxen (*bous*) that helped pull the boats out of the water. Today, transformed into a museum, it offers a unique look at the identity of the Poblats Marítims and their bond with fishing activity.
Why visit the Museu de la Mar
- Discover Valencia's seafaring culture through the stories, traditions, and trades that shaped the lives of generations of fishermen.
- Visit a unique historic building, the Casa dels Bous, one of the most representative spaces of Valencia's maritime heritage.
- Learn about the evolution of the city and its port, and understand how the Mediterranean has influenced Valencian history.
- Contemplate traditional boats, nets, and fishing gear that display what daily work linked to fishing was like.
- Complete your tour through the Poblats Marítims, one of Valencia's neighborhoods with the most personality and character.
What to see at the Museu de la Mar
The history of "pesca del bou" (pair trawling)
The museum explains the origin and importance of this traditional fishing method that shaped the life of the maritime neighborhoods for decades.
An authentic Mediterranean llaüt
Among the most prominent pieces is a traditional *llaüt* boat accompanied by tools and tackle that help visitors learn about the fishing techniques of the era.
Trades of the sea
The exhibition showcases the work of fishermen, net makers, and other professionals linked to maritime activity, who were essential to the local economy.
The memory of the Poblats Marítims
Through photographs, objects, and personal testimonies, the museum allows visitors to understand the identity of El Cabanyal-Canyamelar and its historic relationship with the sea.