Most cities that claim to have a "beach" are being generous. Valencia isn't. The beaches here are the real thing — wide, clean, Mediterranean, with warm water from June through October and a proper seafront with restaurants that have been serving paella since before your parents were born.
There are two main beaches worth knowing. They're 10 minutes apart by foot. They serve different purposes.
Valencia in winter is one of Spain's strongest arguments against staying in northern Europe in January. The city gets more winter sunshine than almost anywhere in the Mediterranean. January averages 15-
Valencia in summer is Mediterranean Spain at a more relaxed pace than Barcelona. July and August temperatures sit at 29 to 33 degrees Celsius, the city has genuine beaches within reasonable distance
Valencia spring arrives earlier than most of Spain and stays warmer than people expect. March sits at 16-20C: genuinely warm, often sunny, with the Mediterranean coast already pleasant enough for long
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