Marinas in Valencia: Getting There, Harbour Info and Sailing Destinations

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The marinas in Valencia are located in two places along the city's coast: La Marina de València, the city's old harbour at El Cabanyal beach, and the Real Club Náutico de Valencia at the mouth of the Turia further south. Here you can read how to get from the airport to the marinas, which marina is where, where to park and shop, what wind to expect, which sailing destinations are nearby and what skippers should know when entering harbour.

Which marinas are there in Valencia?

Yachts berth in Valencia mainly in two places. La Marina de València is the city's old harbour in the north of today's Port of Valencia, right next to the city beach and the El Cabanyal district. About four kilometres further south lies the Real Club Náutico de Valencia, at the new mouth of the Turia.

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La Marina de València is the facility closer to the city. The port authority awarded the berths as a concession in 2024, and its operator trades under the name Marina Port Valencia. It has three basins: Marina City in the old inner harbour (the Dársena) in front of the Veles e Vents building, plus Marina Norte and Marina Sur on either side of the channel leading to the sea. The Real Club Náutico is a long-established sailing club with its own harbour, boatyard area and regatta base. Right next to it is the Valencia Mar facility.

Feature	La Marina de València	Real Club Náutico de Valencia
Location	old harbour in the north of the Port of Valencia, at El Cabanyal beach	at the new Turia mouth, Camino del Canal 91
Basins	Marina City, Marina Norte, Marina Sur	a club harbour with a regatta base
Berths	more than 800; Marina City and Marina Norte for boats from 6 to 80 m, Marina Sur from 6 to 115 m	over 1,200
Contact	Tel. +34 960 302 690	VHF channel 9, Tel. +34 963 679 011
Fuel	Fuel station in Marina Norte	Fuel station, card payment available around the clock outside opening hours
Technology	Crane service	Boatyard area, cranes, slipways, workshops

Marina details (as of November 2026).

Arriving in Valencia at the start of your sailing trip

From Valencia Airport to the marinas

Valencia Airport is about eight kilometres west of the city. The metro station is on the ground floor of the regional flights terminal, and there is a Metrovalencia information office in the arrivals area. Two lines run from here: Line 3 connects the airport with the centre, the university and the north of the city, while Line 5 goes directly to the centre and on to the Port of Valencia. Both run about every 15 minutes on weekdays and about every 20 minutes at weekends and on public holidays.

Tram lines 4 and 6 and city buses 4, 19, 32, 92 and 95 go to La Marina and the beaches. A single metro ticket to the airport costs 4.80 euros, plus the ticket card at 1.10 euros for cardboard or 2.10 euros for plastic (as of November 2026). You can also reach the centre from the airport on Metrobus 150 via Manises, Quart de Poblet and Mislata; you buy the ticket on the bus.

To get to the Real Club Náutico on Camino del Canal, take a taxi or drive.

By car, train, bus or ferry

By car, you reach Valencia via the A-3 from the direction of Madrid and via the AP-7, which runs along the Mediterranean coast linking Barcelona and Alicante. By train, you arrive at Joaquín Sorolla station, the stop for high-speed trains, or at Estación del Norte for local services. A free shuttle bus connects the two stations, and both have connections to the metro and city buses. The bus station is on the Jardín del Turia and is also linked to the metro and city buses.

Ferries to the Balearic Islands leave from the Port of Valencia all year round. As things stand (November 2026), Baleària, Trasmed and GNV serve the route to Ibiza, taking around five to seven hours, with up to three sailings a day in summer. The ferries to Palma de Mallorca take seven to ten hours and usually depart between 21:45 and 22:30.

Parking

All three basins of La Marina de València have car parks for marina customers. Public car parks are on Passeig de la Remor, about 350 metres from the harbour basin, and on Passeig de la Calma, about 400 metres away, with more about one kilometre away on Carrer d’Eugènia Viñes and Passeig de Neptú.

At the Real Club Náutico, you may park only in the designated areas and only while you are using the facilities, for example on your way to the boat. A car may not be left there for longer than a week. The exception is longer sailing trips: in that case you leave your car in the car parks provided, and if it is left for more than a month, you must notify the club management in writing, stating the period, parking space, vehicle details and a contact person ashore. Sleeping in your car is not permitted on the club grounds.

Showers and sanitary facilities

All three basins of La Marina de València, that is Marina City, Marina Norte and Marina Sur, have sanitary facilities with showers.

Shopping for the trip

From La Marina de València, it is about 1.4 kilometres on foot to the nearest supermarket, a Suma, and about 1.5 kilometres to a Coaliment. A Mercadona is about 1.7 kilometres away, and a Consum about 1.8 kilometres. For a big shop by car, there are further supermarkets, such as a masymas about 3.9 kilometres away.

From the Real Club Náutico, the nearest supermarket is the Dialprix, about 900 metres away. By car, you can reach the El Corte Inglés supermarket in about 3.5 kilometres and a Mercadona in about 4.3 kilometres.

Doctor, pharmacy and emergency services

From La Marina de València, the Hospital Malva-rosa is about two kilometres away and the Hospital Vithas Nisa Valencia al Mar about 2.4 kilometres. The Centro de Especialidades El Grao, a specialist medical centre, is about 1.8 kilometres away. The nearest pharmacy, the Farmacia Morales, is about 1.7 kilometres away.

From the Real Club Náutico, it is about one kilometre on foot to the Farmacia Pinedo al Mar. The Hospital IMSKE is about 2.9 kilometres away, and the large university hospital, Hospital Universitari i Politècnic La Fe, about 4.2 kilometres.

These numbers apply in Valencia and at sea off the coast:

• 112: Europe-wide emergency number, free of charge
• 900 202 202: free emergency number of the Spanish maritime rescue service Salvamento Marítimo
• At sea: emergency call via VHF channel 16

Where is La Marina de València?

La Marina de València is the city's old harbour and is now a public area of around one million square metres between El Cabanyal beach and the Port of Valencia, where ferries and cruise ships dock. Marina City lies in the old inner harbour, the Dársena, surrounded by the historic port buildings: the Edificio del Reloj with its clock tower, the old warehouses known as the Tinglados, and the Veles e Vents at the transition to the canal. A canal connects the Dársena with the two outer basins: north of the canal lies the Marina Norte, by the Paseo and the city beach, and to the south the Marina Sur with its long pontoons.

The team bases were located around the basins during the 32nd and 33rd America’s Cup. As things stand today (November 2026), the operator plans to renew all three basins, with berths for boats from 8 to 130 metres, a dry storage hall and a boatyard area with a travel lift for up to 750 tonnes. Until then, the existing berths remain in operation.

Facilities at La Marina de València

All three basins have marineros who are on duty all year round and help with mooring, plus round-the-clock security, Wi-Fi, parking and a crane service. The Marina Norte also has storage rooms for boat equipment and the fuel station at the eastern end of the basin. Each basin has its own marina office. There are restaurants at all three basins, in the Veles e Vents and along the promenades.

Where is the Real Club Náutico de Valencia?

The Real Club Náutico de Valencia is located at the new mouth of the Turia, at Camino del Canal 91, south of La Marina de València. Founded in 1903, the club had its harbour at the city's old port for almost 80 years before moving to this site in 1983.

Since the expansion in 1992, the club harbour has covered around 250,000 square metres of water and has over 1,200 berths, with further berths added in 2003, including some for larger yachts. The facility includes a racing base for more than 400 dinghies. A large fleet of cruising yachts lies at the pontoons.

Facilities at the Real Club Náutico de Valencia

The marineros are on duty around the clock. On site there is a boatyard area with cranes, slipways and workshops, shops for boat equipment and a restaurant. From September to early April, the fuel station is open daily except Wednesdays from 8 am to 2 pm; in bad weather the hours may change. During opening hours you can reach the fuel station on +34 672 711 573. Outside these hours, you can refuel around the clock by credit card at the self-service pump. The swimming pool, gym and clubrooms are reserved for members.

What is the weather like for sailing in Valencia?

In summer, on normal days, the sea breeze governs the sailing off Valencia. It arises because the land heats up more than the sea during the day; it sets in during the morning and then blows from the sea towards the coast.

It is different with the Poniente: this westerly wind, which can also come from the northwest or southwest, brings hot, dry air from the interior to the coast. With the Poniente, the sea breeze only sets in in the afternoon or does not appear at all.

For coastal waters, the Spanish weather service AEMET issues a yellow warning from wind force 7 or a sea state of three metres, an orange one from force 8 or four metres, and a red one from force 10 or seven metres.

Where can you go from Valencia?

From Valencia you can sail along the coast to the south or north, or across open water to the Balearic Islands.

• Ibiza and Mallorca: the Balearic Islands are sailing trip destinations across open water, with Palma, the island's capital, the main port of call on Mallorca. You can read more about the harbours on Ibiza in our profile of the Marinas in Ibiza Town.
• Dénia: this port town lies to the south at the foot of the Montgó, with the Montgó Natural Park and the marine reserve at Cabo de San Antonio.
• Columbretes: this small group of islands lies around 30 nautical miles off the harbour of Castellón, north of Valencia. It is protected as a marine reserve and natural park and is known for its clear water. You may only set foot on the main island, Illa Grossa, and only on a guided tour led by the reserve's staff. Private boats can moor overnight in the bay after registering by radio.
• Alicante: further south lies Alicante. You can find out more in the profile of the Harbours in Alicante.

The nautical mile figure is a rounded distance over water on the usual course; for precise planning, refer to the chart.

What can you do ashore in Valencia?

Most things are within walking distance of La Marina de València.

• Veles e Vents: the building by architects David Chipperfield and Fermín Vázquez on the canal is the landmark of La Marina. It houses terraces and restaurants, and regularly hosts concerts and other events.
• Edificio del Reloj and Tinglados: the neoclassical building with the clock tower at the entrance to La Marina is the seat of the port authority. Next to it stand the old Art Nouveau warehouses with colourful mosaics, where markets are sometimes held.
• Playa de El Cabanyal: the city beach, almost 200 metres wide and known to locals as Las Arenas, begins right next to La Marina. Restaurants line the Paseo Marítimo.
• El Cabanyal: the old fishing quarter is known for its tiled house façades. The Mercado del Cabanyal sells mainly fish and seafood.
• Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias: Santiago Calatrava's buildings, which house a science museum, a planetarium and an aquarium, stretch for almost two kilometres through the old bed of the River Turia. You can get there on tram line 10.

For skippers: berthing and marine weather in Valencia

You can reach the Real Club Náutico around the clock on VHF channel 9. Vessel traffic in the port of Valencia is regulated by Valencia Port Control on channel 14.

Registration at the marinas

• La Marina de València: You can reach them by phone on +34 960 302 690. Each basin has its own office. The Marina City office is staffed Monday to Friday from 9 am to 5 pm. The Marina Norte office is staffed Monday to Friday from 9 am to 6.30 pm and at weekends from 9 am to 5 pm. The Marina Sur office is staffed Monday to Friday from 9 am to 5 pm and at weekends from 9 am to 2 pm. The marineros help with berthing.
• Real Club Náutico de Valencia: Visiting boats must call by VHF before arrival. The club monitors channel 9 around the clock and, during office hours, channel 69 as well. First you moor at the waiting pontoon, then report to the office with the boat's details and the planned length of stay. There you will be assigned your berth. At least 24 hours before departure, you give notice of your departure time and pay the berthing fees.

Harbour rules

• At the Real Club Náutico, a speed limit of 3 knots applies in the harbour. You may only move under power to enter or leave the harbour or to change berths.
• Anchoring is prohibited in the approach channels and manoeuvring areas of the club harbour, except in case of immediate danger.
• On the club grounds, cars are limited to 30 km/h, and they may not drive on pontoons or quays.
• If the Capitanía Marítima, the state maritime authority, recommends closing the harbour wholly or partly because of the weather, boats may neither enter nor leave and must stay in contact with the rescue coordination centre.

Approach

Off the port of Valencia there are two anchorage areas for commercial shipping, one to the north and one to the south. The port is covered by the Spanish charts 481, 481A and 476, as well as the British Admiralty charts 562 and 518. The Salvamento Marítimo rescue coordination centre in Valencia operates on VHF channels 16, 11 and 10.

Which marine weather forecast applies in Valencia?

For Valencia, the coastal forecast issued by the Spanish weather service AEMET for the coastal waters of Valencia (“Aguas costeras de Valencia”) applies. It extends up to 20 nm offshore, is published at 12 noon and 8 pm local time, and gives warnings, the general weather situation, wind, sea state and visibility for the next 24 hours, with an outlook for a further 24 hours in bad weather.

You can read the current report on the AEMET sea weather page. While under way, the Salvamento Marítimo centres broadcast the coastal forecast over VHF. Via NAVTEX you can receive the Cabo de la Nao station, in English under identifier G on 518 kHz and in Spanish under identifier T on 490 kHz.

Sailing trips from Valencia on Törnfinder

All current offers are in the trip overview. An overview of the whole country is given on the page Sailing in Spain, you can find sailing trips to the islands off Valencia under Sailing in the Balearics and in the wider sailing area under Sailing in the Mediterranean.

Frequently asked questions

How do I get from Valencia Airport to the marinas?

Take metro line 5, which runs from the airport directly into the centre and on to the port, about every 15 minutes on weekdays. Tram lines 4 and 6 go to La Marina and the beaches.

Where do I park at the start of my sailing trip in Valencia?

At La Marina de València, in the marina car parks or the public car parks on the Passeig de la Remor and the Passeig de la Calma. At the Real Club Náutico, only in the designated areas; if you will be away on a sailing trip for more than a month, you must register your car in writing with the club management.

Where do I buy provisions for my sailing trip in Valencia?

From La Marina you can walk to supermarkets such as Suma, Mercadona and Consum, and from the Real Club Náutico to Dialprix. For a big shop, take the car to El Corte Inglés or Mercadona.

Are La Marina de València and the Real Club Náutico in the same harbour?

No. La Marina de València is the old harbour in the north of the port of Valencia, while the Real Club Náutico has its own club harbour further south at the mouth of the Turia.

Which VHF channel do I use to reach the Real Club Náutico de Valencia?

Channel 9, which the club monitors around the clock, and also channel 69 during office hours. Visiting boats first moor at the waiting pontoon and then report to the office.