You don’t need to travel outside of Spain to enjoy the picturesque canals. Just one step away Valence hides a gem known as “Little Venice”a charming corner that captivates everyone who visits it. Its calm waters and colorful houses make the perfect getaway destination this fall. Do you want to know what it is?
Port Saplaya, the “Little Venice” of Valencia
Alboraia It is a city in Valencia with around 26,000 inhabitants. Within it there is a coastal residential area called Port Saplaya known for its colorful houses, canals and boats. For many tourists, walking through its streets reminds them Venice or Saint-Tropez.
THE nuances of facades (reddish, pastel and ocher) were chosen by Agnès Noguera Borel, interior designer and president of Libertas 7, the company behind the Port Saplaya Apartments. His inspiration was the cities of the Italian Riviera and the French Riviera.
In addition to the beaches bathed by the Mediterraneanyou can enjoy the many restaurants and beach bars that you will find by the sea in this area. During the summer season there are also stalls and even a summer cinema. Finally, in this idyllic place, you can take a leisurely stroll and relax.
What to see in Alboraia?
THE horchaterias d’Alboraya, located in the heart of the Valencian orchard, are an obligatory stop if you visit this city. The true mark of this municipality is its choufa. This product already has the Chufa de Valencia Designation of Origin. Horchata is made from it.
Port Saplaya It has two beaches: the northern one and the southern one, separated by a marina. THE Patacona Beachmore than a kilometer long and featuring a large promenade, is one of the most popular in the region thanks to its wide range of leisure and dining options.
There are several intercity bus lines that leave you nearby and you should know that this is a area accessible to people with reduced mobility. There is a free toilet assistance service for people with functional diversity, equipment with amphibious chairs and other flotation devices.
THE Alboraya Beaches have the certificate “Q for Tourist Quality” to have services such as selective waste collection, equipment for public use, safety, rescue and first aid devices, toilets accessible to all, tourist information services, equipped and demarcated areas for practicing beach sports, etc.
