Garrofera Beach
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Platja de la Garrofera is a beautiful and tranquil beach located in the natural setting of the Albufera Natural Park. Here are some highlights of this beach:
- Spacious and Clean: Visitors appreciate the wide, clean sandy area without overcrowding, allowing for a relaxing experience.
- Access to Amenities: Facilities include showers and accessible restrooms, along with free parking close to the beach.
- Nudist Area: The beach has a designated nudist zone, accommodating diverse visitors.
- Wildlife and Dunes: Surrounded by beautiful dunes and native flora and fauna, it’s a perfect spot for nature lovers.
However, there are also a few concerns:
- No Food Services: There are no nearby kiosks or restaurants, so visitors should bring their own refreshments.
- Water Quality: Some users have reported issues with the water quality and potential for jellyfish.
- Vigilance Hours: Some felt that the lifeguard service ended too early, which could be a safety concern.
- Access Issues: The road to the beach can be busy, and finding the best route can sometimes be tricky.
Overall, Platja de la Garrofera is ideal for those seeking a serene beach experience away from the bustling crowds.
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Below you will find 44 reviews on this topic from people who have recently visited Platja de la Garrofera.
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Positive experience: It’s not spectacular or particularly wonderful, but it’s easy to access by car and calm enough to spend an afternoon or a whole day
Fantastic experience: Very nice beach, probably the best option close to Valencia, because the city beach there is tragic. Here the sand is nice and clean, the water relatively clean, close to parking, shower, and not many people. I recommend.
Positive experience: a beach that is not bad if you are not looking for crowds... a few people in July during the week, parking, portable toilet, but do take drinks and snacks because there are no beach bars selling anything.... they have fenced off half of the sandy area with sticks and rope, I suppose because it's a biosphere reserve blah blah blah.... the dunes for native birds and seagulls, in short, nothing happens. I was surprised that at 7:00 PM they left the towers, and there was no more surveillance.... I don't know if it's different in every place in Valencia.... the surveillance hours are from 10 AM to 9 PM, starting to watch the towers at 10:30 in case something happens. I found it strange.... they raise the yellow flag at 7:00 PM and disappear.... empty tower and a magnificent sunny afternoon with quite a few people still.... without any surveillance, and the Red Cross booth at the parking lot, already closed, there was no one there anymore. I give it 3 stars which I think is fair for everything.
Positive experience: It was 'dirty' from seaweed. Very clean and accessible restrooms.
Fantastic experience: Beautiful, natural and quiet beach. We were almost alone at the end of May, found many great shells and bathed in very clean water. No gastronomy, plenty of parking available.
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Below you will find 28 reviews on this topic from people who have recently visited Platja de la Garrofera.
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Positive experience: a beach that is not bad if you are not looking for crowds... a few people in July during the week, parking, portable toilet, but do take drinks and snacks because there are no beach bars selling anything.... they have fenced off half of the sandy area with sticks and rope, I suppose because it's a biosphere reserve blah blah blah.... the dunes for native birds and seagulls, in short, nothing happens. I was surprised that at 7:00 PM they left the towers, and there was no more surveillance.... I don't know if it's different in every place in Valencia.... the surveillance hours are from 10 AM to 9 PM, starting to watch the towers at 10:30 in case something happens. I found it strange.... they raise the yellow flag at 7:00 PM and disappear.... empty tower and a magnificent sunny afternoon with quite a few people still.... without any surveillance, and the Red Cross booth at the parking lot, already closed, there was no one there anymore. I give it 3 stars which I think is fair for everything.
Fantastic experience: Beautiful beach! Not many people attend compared to the more traditional ones closer to the port. Sand and water are clearer, both super clean! No waste in sight.
Fantastic experience: A beach in the south of Valencia city, in the surroundings of the P.N. of El Saler, borders the beaches of El Saler and La Devesa, has a length of 2.5 km, a natural enclave rich in biodiversity and dreamlike natural landscapes, it is a beach with fine golden sand, surrounded by dunes. It has watchtowers, showers, foot washes, rental of umbrellas and loungers among others. Additionally, it is an accessible beach with adapted toilets. We have visited several times and enjoyed its waters and sand. Moreover, looking at the photos, the memory is when a ship ran aground near it.
Fantastic experience: Very quiet and very clean beach. Little stone and plenty of sand. A+ ️
Fantastic experience: Nice sandy beach with all the amenities. The water is a bit cloudy.
Below you will find 8 reviews on this topic from people who have recently visited Platja de la Garrofera.
Positive experience: Nice beach, natural and quiet with plenty of parking. It has showers and lifeguards, as well as a restaurant. We found too much dirt both in the sand and in the water.
Positive experience: Limpia Aguas tranquilas Perfecto para pasear No hay chiringuitos ni aseos publicos
Fantastic experience: De las mejores playas de Valencia... No hay mucha gente, eso sí no esperes encontrar tumbonas, ni sombrillas ni chiringuitos..
Fantastic experience: El sector nudista sobre la última torre de edificios es muy acogedor. Buen ambiente. Ducha. Parking. Playa ancha. Mar agradable. Solo le faltaría un chiringuito para poder tomar o comer algo. El resto muy bien todo.
Fantastic experience: Una de las playas que más solemos ir. Quizás el único pero es que empiezan muy pronto a recoger hamacas y sombrillas y cierran pronto el chiringuito. Demasiado pronto.
Below you will find 6 reviews on this topic from people who have recently visited Platja de la Garrofera.
Negative experience: Clean, relaxing beach, but I can't give it more than two stars because there are no public restrooms or toilets. I was told they closed for the end of the season. The entire area of Saler on weekends is full of hikers, cyclists, tourists, and locals. Even though it's October, it's hot and we are going to the beach. We want FREE, CLEAN PUBLIC RESTROOMS and LIFEGUARDS too. Valencia is tourism all year round.
Positive experience: La playa en sí está bien. Duchas, servicios de socorristas, aparcamiento, etc. Pero la calidad del agua deja mucho que desear. Si quieres una playa para tomar el sol es perfecta, pero si te gusta disfrutar del agua es poco recomendable (una pena).
Positive experience: Es una playa natural, con bastante sitio para aparcar y se agradece que haya duchas. Le pongo 4 estrellas porque fue un poco difícil llegar hasta ella en coche porque el navegador nos mandaba para otro lado, y además, hay que tener cuidado porque no vi a ningún socorrista, ningún lugar para comprar cercano(como una botella de agua) y había algas, aunque es lo que tienen las playas naturales. Si lo que quieres es descansar del bullicio de las otras playas ésta es perfecta.
Fantastic experience: Great place to spend time with family. Nice beach, lovely water. There are lifeguards and paramedics on duty so one can feel totally safe.
Positive experience: Buena playa, sitio para aparcar, duchas, socorristas y buen ambiente
Below you will find 67 reviews on this topic from people who have recently visited Platja de la Garrofera.
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Negative experience: Clean, relaxing beach, but I can't give it more than two stars because there are no public restrooms or toilets. I was told they closed for the end of the season. The entire area of Saler on weekends is full of hikers, cyclists, tourists, and locals. Even though it's October, it's hot and we are going to the beach. We want FREE, CLEAN PUBLIC RESTROOMS and LIFEGUARDS too. Valencia is tourism all year round.
Fantastic experience: Very wide beach, not overcrowded, very clean and a calm atmosphere for relaxing.
Fantastic experience: Beautiful beach! Not many people attend compared to the more traditional ones closer to the port. Sand and water are clearer, both super clean! No waste in sight.
Positive experience: Warm, clean, and pleasant water!
Positive experience: It was 'dirty' from seaweed. Very clean and accessible restrooms.
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Below you will find 1 reviews on this topic from people who have recently visited Platja de la Garrofera.
Fantastic experience: A beach in the south of Valencia city, in the surroundings of the P.N. of El Saler, borders the beaches of El Saler and La Devesa, has a length of 2.5 km, a natural enclave rich in biodiversity and dreamlike natural landscapes, it is a beach with fine golden sand, surrounded by dunes. It has watchtowers, showers, foot washes, rental of umbrellas and loungers among others. Additionally, it is an accessible beach with adapted toilets. We have visited several times and enjoyed its waters and sand. Moreover, looking at the photos, the memory is when a ship ran aground near it.
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Garrofera Beach: Reviews
Positive experience: It’s not spectacular or particularly wonderful, but it’s easy to access by car and calm enough to spend an afternoon or a whole day
Negative experience: Be careful if you don’t want a nude beach. Men here just take off all their clothes. It’s not advertised as a nude beach but I guess it’s ok. Otherwise it’s nice. 5star hotel is not running here. Run down.
Negative experience: Clean, relaxing beach, but I can't give it more than two stars because there are no public restrooms or toilets. I was told they closed for the end of the season. The entire area of Saler on weekends is full of hikers, cyclists, tourists, and locals. Even though it's October, it's hot and we are going to the beach. We want FREE, CLEAN PUBLIC RESTROOMS and LIFEGUARDS too. Valencia is tourism all year round.
Fantastic experience: So so so beautiful and really a hidden gem for an empty beach. The bus ride from Valencia is definitely worth it! You can truly relax there and enjoy a dreamlike beach. Since it is a more natural beach: there are NO showers, toilets, garbage cans, umbrellas for rent, or any options to buy food or drinks!
Fantastic experience: Very nice beach, probably the best option close to Valencia, because the city beach there is tragic. Here the sand is nice and clean, the water relatively clean, close to parking, shower, and not many people. I recommend.
Fantastic experience: Very quiet and uncrowded beach
Fantastic experience: Very wide beach, not overcrowded, very clean and a calm atmosphere for relaxing.
Positive experience: a beach that is not bad if you are not looking for crowds... a few people in July during the week, parking, portable toilet, but do take drinks and snacks because there are no beach bars selling anything.... they have fenced off half of the sandy area with sticks and rope, I suppose because it's a biosphere reserve blah blah blah.... the dunes for native birds and seagulls, in short, nothing happens. I was surprised that at 7:00 PM they left the towers, and there was no more surveillance.... I don't know if it's different in every place in Valencia.... the surveillance hours are from 10 AM to 9 PM, starting to watch the towers at 10:30 in case something happens. I found it strange.... they raise the yellow flag at 7:00 PM and disappear.... empty tower and a magnificent sunny afternoon with quite a few people still.... without any surveillance, and the Red Cross booth at the parking lot, already closed, there was no one there anymore. I give it 3 stars which I think is fair for everything.
Fantastic experience: Quiet beach without crowds
Fantastic experience: Beautiful beach! Not many people attend compared to the more traditional ones closer to the port. Sand and water are clearer, both super clean! No waste in sight.
Positive experience: Warm, clean, and pleasant water!
Positive experience: It was 'dirty' from seaweed. Very clean and accessible restrooms.
Fantastic experience: Very long beach for walking and very clean
Fantastic experience: Beautiful, natural and quiet beach. We were almost alone at the end of May, found many great shells and bathed in very clean water. No gastronomy, plenty of parking available.
Positive experience: Very beautiful
Negative experience: With the meters of beach available, several slimeballs have had to come and sit next to me, when all I wanted was to be calm.
Fantastic experience: Great beach. Recently restored. Not overcrowded.
Fantastic experience: Wide and calm beach. It has a nudist area.
Fantastic experience: Very quiet beach with plenty of free parking space, it has a lane for bicycles, rollerblades, etc., it usually doesn't get too crowded, perfect for relaxing.
Fantastic experience: Very beautiful beach...
Fantastic experience: I love this area to come to the Saler beach, as it is not as crowded as other stretches and by taking a walk you can reach the bird area. The only bad thing might be the road to get there, as it is a single lane and has a lot of traffic. But it is still worth the place.
Fantastic experience: A calm and beautiful beach to spend a relaxing morning.
Positive experience: Beautiful beach, large parking lot, shower, I recommend
Fantastic experience: A beach in the south of Valencia city, in the surroundings of the P.N. of El Saler, borders the beaches of El Saler and La Devesa, has a length of 2.5 km, a natural enclave rich in biodiversity and dreamlike natural landscapes, it is a beach with fine golden sand, surrounded by dunes. It has watchtowers, showers, foot washes, rental of umbrellas and loungers among others. Additionally, it is an accessible beach with adapted toilets. We have visited several times and enjoyed its waters and sand. Moreover, looking at the photos, the memory is when a ship ran aground near it.
Fantastic experience: Quiet beach with parking area.
Positive experience: Magnificent and beautiful beach but be very careful with vehicle thefts. Especially in the parking lot next to the abandoned Sidi hotel. They break the rear window and access the vehicle. I do not recommend parking next to the abandoned hotel. We were lucky. A girl's car was stolen right in front of us as she was leaving the beach. After searching online, thefts are quite frequent in the cars at all those beaches. Thank you very much for no one writing anything about the thefts. We are on vacation and will park again in front of the tall buildings to the left of the hotel. Be very cautious, you have been warned.
Fantastic experience: Very quiet and very clean beach. Little stone and plenty of sand. A+ ️
Positive experience: Pretty but nothing more
Positive experience: The water was dirty and the shower was not practical.
Fantastic experience: Nice sandy beach with all the amenities. The water is a bit cloudy.
Fantastic experience: Very nice and clean beach, perfect for a relaxing day by the seaside.
Negative experience: Between Saler and Garrofera, the beach is dirty and the sea after 1:00 PM is super dirty.
Fantastic experience: Very clean and with few people.
Positive experience: Nice beach, natural and quiet with plenty of parking. It has showers and lifeguards, as well as a restaurant. We found too much dirt both in the sand and in the water.
Positive experience: Off the beaten track and a slightly narrower beach which I was told will be no more in years to come due to beach erosion. Warm sea and a long walk to the nearest shower
Positive experience: I missed some food and drink there, than than this... perfect
Fantastic experience: Great place to spend time with family. Nice beach, lovely water. There are lifeguards and paramedics on duty so one can feel totally safe.
Fantastic experience: Calmer than the nearby El Saler beach, life guards and proximity to the natural reserve of L'Abufera (Valencia). Can be seen a lot of the rare Sea Daffodils and other curiousities.
Fantastic experience: Beautiful beach, clean, fairly quiet and without excessive seaweed. Lots of space to park and showers which are rare to find. Would definitely go back. Just be aware that on certain occasions there can be lots of waves.
Positive experience: Bring your own water, food, chairs and umbrella because there are no place to rent anything.
Positive experience: The sand was clean and there was enough parking space. The water was also clean but visibility under water was reduced even for a calm day, plus the water was hot and wouldn't feel refreshing. Not too many showers around to remove sand from you body before getting back into the car.
Fantastic experience: Superb beach, usually it is not crowded as nearby ones, scarce services though.
Negative experience: There is nothing here. Water and beach is small / non-existent. Rough waters. I am writing this 2017 review to warn others not to waste time here.
Fantastic experience: Great beach! One of the bests in Valencia for swimming. Not crowded, clean water and sand.
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