Valencia Leisure

Sports and leisure facilities in Valencia are very good, with a great range of sports appealing to both residents and visitors. As with elsewhere along the Spanish coastline, the golf courses in Valencia are superb, while the crystal clear waters make scuba diving a must.

Water sports

Water sports activities are the most common leisure activity for visitors when staying at the Valencia beach resorts, where scuba diving, sailing and jet-skiing are all popular. Information regarding equipment hire is available at the city’s tourist offices, while several clubs give lessons including: Dolphins Sub, with its excellent diving courses and trips; and Real Club Náutico de Valencia, which also offers diving lessons as well as sailing and fishing trips.

Golf

Other sports-related activities in Valencia include bullfighting during the Feria de Julio and golfing. Campo de Golf El Saler is located near the seaside and is one of Spain’s finest golf courses; yellow metrobuses run here from the city.

Football is the biggest love for Valencianos and many visitors come here specifically to watch FC Valencia take on other mighty Spanish League clubs. The Estadio Luís Casanova is an impressive stadium and also a popular Valencia landmark.