Penya-roja Travel Guide
Valencia
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Popular places to visit
Aqua Shopping Center
During your trip to Valencia, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Aqua Shopping Center. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or experience the fascinating museums in this culturally rich area.
Malvarrosa Beach
Swim in the warm Mediterranean Sea, stroll along the promenade and dine along the waterfront at one of Valencia’s most popular urban beaches.
City of Arts and Sciences
Watch an opera performance, visit an interactive science museum and spot 500 species of marine life at this multipurpose cultural and entertainment complex.
Port of Valencia
Explore the waterfront in Valencia with a trip to Port of Valencia. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or experience the fascinating museums in this culturally rich area.
Oceanogràfic Aquarium
Explore this spectacular indoor-outdoor aquarium, home to innovative exhibits and more than 500 different marine species.
Central Market
Shop for local fruits, vegetables, cheeses and cured meats, and watch local market traders at work in one of Europe’s oldest food markets.
Things to do
From Albir, Benidorm & Calpe: Valencia City day trip
From Valencia: Hot Spring Fountains + Waterfalls + Surprise Stop
Valencia: Sailing Catamaran Cruise with Sunset Option and DJ
Real Paella Cooking Class – Market Visit & Sangría Workshop
Valencia: The Light of Saint Nicholas
Top hotels in Penya-roja
Hotel Primus Valencia
Room was clean and easy check in. However the air conditioning was terrible it did not keep the room cool it kept switching itself off until I asked and apparently auto kept it on but this also kept switching off. Even when it was on it didn't really do anything. We had to open the windows and this ...
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Barcelo Valencia Hotel
The a/c didn’t work in the room. They came to try and fix it but couldn’t so had to control it from Reception during our stay! Breakfast seemed very expensive for a 4 star hotel.
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Hotel ILUNION Aqua 4
Great location and property!
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026
INNSiDE by Melia Valencia Oceanic
Lovely hotel about 20 min bus ride away from city. Its a good location situated between city and beach.
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
Exe Rey Don Jaime Hotel
Staff was great! Location was great. As for the hotel, only one elevator was working causing long delays if you didn't want to haul your luggage for many floors. The AC in our room never worked so the temperature was 24+c/75+f. Flooring was loose, moved and slid when stepped on so we had to be care ...
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
Hotel Valencia Center
We had a wonderful room. Dinner in the restaurant was very good. Breakfast was ample, though so close to the sea, as a non-meat eater, it would have been nice to have a fish dish at breakfast. It is a great location, and with the Valencia Tourist Card, we had many free public transportation options ...
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Penya-roja
Camins al Grau
Known for its pristine beaches and ample dining options, there's plenty to explore in Camins al Grau. You can visit top attractions like Aqua Shopping Center and Turia Gardens, and jump on the metro at Ayora Station or Maritim-Serreria Station to see more of the city.
Ciutat de les Arts i les Ciències
If you're spending some time in Ciutat de les Arts i les Ciències, Hemisferic and Prince Felipe Museum of Sciences are top sights worth seeing.
Quatre Carreres
Quatre Carreres is noteworthy for its museums, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Hemisferic and Queen Sofia Palace of the Arts.
Mestalla
If you're spending time in Mestalla, check out sights like Turia Gardens or Mestalla Stadium and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Aragon Station or Alameda Station.
La Gran Via
While La Gran Via may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Colón Market and Palau de la Musica.
Eixample
If you're spending time in Eixample, you might enjoy attractions like Ruzafa Market and Colón Market. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's ample dining options before hopping on the metro at Xativa Station to see more of the city.
