Beaches of Tavernes de la Valldigna
The beaches of Tavernes de la Valldigna combine fine sand, Mediterranean scenery and natural areas of great environmental value. From La Goleta to Els Marenys, this coastline offers places to relax, enjoy water sports and experience a unique setting between the sea, the dunes and the orange groves.
Tavernes beach, La Goleta beach and Els Marenys beach form a Mediterranean coastline designed for enjoying the sea, nature, walks, family activities and tourist services throughout the year.
Beaches of Tavernes de la Valldigna
Beaches of Tavernes
Three areas with their own personality: La Goleta, Tavernes and Els Marenys.
La Goleta beach
La Goleta beach
A fine-sand beach whose proximity to La Goleta lake gives it great potential as a resting area and feeding site for migratory birds, especially waders such as the Kentish plover. It also plays a very important role in attracting numerous nesting species, particularly aquatic birds.
The beach has a sailing school and outdoor sports facilities.
The Blue Flag award and the Q quality certificate held by the two beaches guarantee that they meet quality and safety criteria.
Tavernes beach
The beaches of Tavernes de la Valldigna are dominated by orange groves that almost reach the sea. The afternoon breeze and calm morning waters make it possible to practise water sports.
Both La Goleta beach and Tavernes beach are perfect for a family summer holiday. Their fine golden sand and unspoilt areas covered by dunes make them very pleasant for swimming and relaxing.
Both beaches have an accessible bathing area adapted for people with reduced mobility.
Tavernes beach
Els Marenys beach
Els Marenys beach
In the muntanyar (dune cordon), which still remains unspoilt, native animals and plants create a delicate transition between the fertile orange-grove landscape and the breaking waves on the sand. Its wildlife includes birds such as the Kentish plover and Mediterranean tortoises.
These three kilometres of dunes linking the municipal area of Tavernes with Xeraco have fauna and flora typical of coastal habitats and are rich in endemic species.
Along this stretch, you will find a beach where you can enjoy peace and quiet, nature and, why not, water sports.
Nature and coastal heritage
By the sea, Tavernes preserves heritage elements, ullals, dunes and natural areas that complete the beach experience.
Torre de Guaita
Torre de Guaita
The Torre de Guaita is a fortress that formed part of the 16th-century defensive network created to protect the Valencian coast from attacks by Barbary pirates.
The tower in Tavernes is the tallest and most slender in the former Kingdom of Valencia, with very well-preserved stonework. In addition to the ground floor, it has three upper floors and a terrace, but no staircase, suggesting that ladders were used and then removed to make the tower easier to defend.
It has a picnic area and, during the summer season, many outdoor activities take place nearby.
El Molló and La Finestra
The molló marks the boundary between jurisdictions and, in this particular case, is a distinctive divider between the municipal areas of Tavernes and Cullera. It was erected at the beginning of the 14th century. King James II the Just ordered the boundaries of La Valldigna to be marked after granting the lands to the religious community that founded the monastery of Santa Maria de Valldigna.
It is built using rammed earth and stone, and originally it was decorated with two stone carvings: one showing the image of the Virgin of Valldigna and another bearing the coat of arms of the Crown of Aragon.
If we walk down to the sea, we find a distinctive open window that invites us to look out over the beach and contemplate the Mediterranean from a privileged spot.
El Molló and La Finestra
Ullals
Ullals
They are surface springs where groundwater emerges in the marshes, occurring when the water table intersects the ground surface or when underground water flow is concentrated in more permeable areas.
In the municipal area of Tavernes there are several ullals, including Ullal Gran, Ullal del Gat and Ullal de les Penyetes. This wetland area is linked to a freshwater spring and surrounded by citrus groves. It belongs to the marshland ecosystem and provides a refuge for various marsh birds, such as coots and moorhens, as well as ducks and herons.
At Ullal de les Penyetes, improvement work is currently being carried out so that visitors can enjoy the area, whether they are following the Ruta dels Sentits or simply spending the day there. When you reach the ullal, the tables and benches invite you to relax, and an adapted circuit has been prepared for people with reduced physical or sensory abilities, with accessible information panels and plaques. The route ends in a historic orange grove.
Discover the Ruta dels Sentits to complete your visit to the natural areas close to the coast.
Events and atmosphere throughout the year
Tavernes beach is also local life, culture, music, sport and family activities for much of the year.
Events
Events
The beaches of Tavernes de la Valldigna are more than sun and sand, and they do not close in winter. For much of the year, events of all kinds are held for all ages.
Welcome summer on the night of San Juan, with children’s activities in the afternoon and a correfoc at night.
In July and August, the programme intensifies and sports, cultural and leisure activities fill the calendar.
Do not miss the San Jaime Fair, held on the weekend closest to 25 July, where you will find artisan and local products.
If you enjoy music, note these dates in your diary: the first Sunday in August, the choral festival Cançons a la Mar; and from the 11th to the 14th of the same month, the international Sete Sóis Sete Luas festival.
Events
In the second half of August, “The Gastro Week Tavernes” offers the chance to enjoy gourmet flavours and concerts. It is the perfect plan for late-August afternoons and evenings.
You can also enjoy concerts by the music band and performances by the traditional dance group.
Young people are not forgotten either: orchestra concerts and musicals complete the programme.
If sport motivates you more, the first Friday in August brings together more than 2,000 runners competing to be the first to reach the finish line of the Volta a Peu a la Platja. Rugby also has its big day with the Seven de Rugbi by the sea.
Tradition also has its place with the rall fishing championship. And for the little ones, children’s activities are organised every year so they can truly enjoy themselves: games, face painting, crafts and a family musical.
Events
How to get to the beaches of Tavernes
Tourist information, location and main connections to help you prepare your visit to Tavernes de la Valldigna.
Useful information
Useful information
- Tourist information
- TOURIST-INFO Tavernes de la Valldigna
- Av. la Marina, s/n (beach)
- Tel.: 962 885 264
- Plaça de l’Escriptor Rafael Chirbes (city)
- Tel.: 697 194 231
- turisme@tavernes.org
- www.visitatavernes.es
- www.tavernes.es
Location and transport network
Tavernes de la Valldigna is strategically located on the east coast of Spain, in the central part of the Region of Valencia. It covers an area of 49.23 km², more than 75% of which consists of natural areas. These areas include a wide variety of ecosystems, including beaches, marshland, agricultural land and forest. The municipality is organised into two distinct population areas: the beach and the city.
Tavernes is located close to the main transport routes that cross the Region of Valencia from north to south. These include the AP-7 motorway, the A-38 dual carriageway, the N-332 national road and the CV-50 regional road, which connects with the inland districts.
As for air transport, Tavernes is 60 km from Valencia Airport (Manises) and 130 km from Alicante Airport (Elche-Miguel Hernández). Rail connectivity is provided by the C-1 commuter line, which links with Valencia. From there, high-speed trains can be accessed from Joaquín Sorolla station.
Location and transport network
More ideas to complete your visit
After discovering the beaches of Tavernes, you can combine the coastline with experiences, nature, family plans and the travel planner.
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Tavernes for families
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