What to see in Alboraya
What to see in Alboraya
- Port SaplayaHidden gem · FREE~2.7 km from the Town Hall
Nicknamed Valencia's 'little Venice', this marina neighbourhood has navigable canals between brightly painted houses in the Burano style,…
- Ermita del Miracle dels PeixetsMonument · FREE~2.3 km from the Town Hall
A small neo-Gothic hermitage beside the mouth of the Carraixet ravine, facing the Mediterranean, built to commemorate the Miracle of the…
- Iglesia de la Asunción de Nuestra SeñoraMonument · FREE~100 m from the Town Hall
A parish church of medieval origin and Baroque appearance, presiding over Plaza de la Constitución in the old quarter.
- L'Horta i els camps de xufa d'AlboraiaBeach & nature · FREE~50 m from the Town Hall
The tiger-nut (chufa) fields around the town are the source of Alboraya's horchata and form a protected landscape of irrigation channels,…
- Ermita de San CristóbalChurch · FREE~950 m from the Town Hall
A simple farmland hermitage built between 1881 and 1883 and blessed in 1884, dedicated to the patron San Cristóbal, whose image legend ties…
- Ermita de VeraChurch · FREE~1.6 km from the Town Hall
A hermitage dedicated to the Immaculate Conception, part of a picturesque ensemble of vernacular huerta architecture alongside an old…
- Museu de l'Orxata i la Xufa (Alqueria El Machistre)Museum~2.6 km from the Town Hall
Museum of horchata and tiger nut (chufa) housed in El Machistre, a traditional farmhouse surrounded by the Alboraya huerta.
- Casa del Comte de ZanogueraMonument · FREE~100 m from the Town Hall
A 17th-century manor house on Plaza de la Constitución, in the old centre of Alboraya.
- Pont del MoroMonument · FREE~450 m from the Town Hall
A small single-arch ashlar stone bridge that for centuries carried the road across the Vera irrigation channel between Alboraya and the…
- Teatre l'AgrícolaCool venue~150 m from the Town Hall
A municipal theatre built in the early 20th century as the assembly hall of the local athenaeum, beside the headquarters of Alboraya's…
- El Xalet Blau (Chalé Azul)Monument · FREE~250 m from the Town Hall
A striking 1931 villa known for its blue façade and its garden of fruit trees, quite unlike the houses of central Alboraya.
- Ermita del Crist de les Ànimes (de Vilanova)Church · FREE~1.6 km from the Town Hall
A small hermitage out in the huerta of the Milagro (Miracle) district, linked to the old Vilanova family estate and built in 1876.
- Ermita de Santa BàrbaraChurch · FREE~1.6 km from the Town Hall
A rural hermitage set among the fields in the partida de Saboya, one of Alboraya's historic chapels.
- Platja dels PeixetsBeach & nature · FREE~2.3 km from the Town Hall
The only undeveloped beach on Alboraya's coast, at its northern end, between the mouth of the Carraixet ravine and the Patacona.
- Playa de la PataconaBeach & nature · FREE~2.6 km from the Town Hall
The trendy beach of Alboraya, just north of the city, with fine sand, urban art murals and modern beach bars.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you get to Alboraya from València?
The metro is the easiest way: lines 3 and 9 stop at the Alboraya-Peris Aragó and Alboraya-Palmaret stations. There are also EMT and metropolitan buses, and by car it's about 15 minutes via the V-21.
How long does it take to get there?
Not long: the metro takes 15 to 20 minutes from central València, and by car about 15 minutes, since the town is only 7 km away.
What is there to see in Alboraya?
Port Saplaya is the big draw: a seaside district of colourful houses and canals. It's also worth walking through the market gardens and chufa (tiger-nut) fields, stopping by the Ermita dels Peixets, and visiting the Museu de l'Orxata i la Xufa, where they explain how horchata is made.
Is it worth visiting with kids?
Yes. Port Saplaya has a calm beach and canals to stroll along, and the chufa fields plus the horchata museum make for an easy morning. All of it is just minutes from València.
🔒 Secret spots
- Hidden gemWater among rocks: a corner of inland Valencia
A landscape of water and rock in the Valencia region. Supporters can read the place name, location and the article’s visit notes.
- Beach & natureWater and birds: a Valencian wetland to explore
A wetland in the Valencia region, with water, vegetation and birdlife. Supporters can read its name, location and the article’s visit notes.
- Hidden gemRock art in the Valencia region
An article about rock art in the Valencia region. Supporters can read the place name, location and the article’s visit notes.
- Beach & natureA Valencian cove for taking in the sea
A cove in the Valencia region with the coastal landscape at its heart. Supporters can read its name, location and the article’s visit notes.
- Beach & natureA Valencian spring for watching the water
A freshwater spring in the Valencia region, explored through observation. Supporters can read its name, location and the article’s visit notes.
- ViewpointA Valencian cave with a view of the landscape
A cave in the Valencia region with a view of the surrounding landscape. Supporters can read its name, location and the article’s visit notes.
- Natural poolA spring-fed pool among ferns
A small pool in inland Valencia. The Spanish guide covers the walking approach and checks before setting out.
- ViewpointA viewpoint above cork-oak woodland
An inland viewpoint in the Valencia region. The Spanish guide explains the forest-track approach and the steep final section.
- ViewpointA viewpoint over a village and its valley
An inland Valencia viewpoint over a village and valley. The Spanish guide locates the path and explains what to check before going.
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