Parque de Benicalap — Attraction in Valencia

Parque de Benicalap is a lovely and unexpected green oasis right in the heart of Valencia. Often overlooked by tourists, it’s a favorite spot for locals looking for a peaceful place to relax, play sports, or enjoy nature. One of the best surprises at the park is its pool area, which is both fun and affordable. Admission costs only 3 to 4 euros per adult from 12 PM onwards, making it a fantastic option for families and friends to cool off during hot days. The pool features multiple slides, a water play area with waterfalls and bubbles, and a children’s splash zone. It’s perfect for anyone looking to combine outdoor relaxation with some refreshing water fun. Beyond the pool, Parque de Benicalap offers plenty of other attractions: Sports facilities including tennis courts, football and basketball fields. A relaxing Arab-inspired garden with ornamental fountains and lush vegetation. A popular children’s playground featuring the iconic “Tarzan’s Cabin.” A theater-forum space hosting cultural events. A cozy café-bar to grab refreshments and snacks.

My Final Thoughts: Parque de Benicalap is a fantastic spot for anyone visiting or living in Valencia who wants a peaceful and enjoyable outdoor experience. The pool, with its modern facilities and very affordable entrance fee, is definitely a hidden gem. If you’re in Valencia during the warmer months, don’t miss out on this...

I really like Benicalap Park — it’s a beautiful and peaceful place where I often come to relax. But there’s one huge problem: the public toilets. It’s absolutely impossible to understand when they are open and when they are not.

I’ve been coming to this park for two years, and I still haven’t found any logic or schedule for the toilets. Sometimes they’re open, sometimes not — no pattern at all.

Right now it’s Tuesday, 4 p.m., and they’re closed again. If you’re here in the middle of the day and the toilets are locked, there’s literally nowhere else to go. Everything around is closed too.

That’s just unacceptable. A public toilet should be open during the day — always. That’s what a public toilet is for! Closing it means people simply have no option, and that’s ridiculous.

I’m extremely disappointed with how...

One star for cheap entrance and beautiful pools. But it was not a relaxing afternoon after all. The constantly whistling lifeguards were very annoying. There were at least 6 of them. And they all watched out very good, which is good of course but you were constantly turning your head when you heard a whistle, checking who did something wrong. Children under the age of fourteen were not allowed in the deeper pool. Even my son (10) who has a swimming degree (A&B from the Netherlands) couldn't swim with me in this pool. Also not allowed was having fun with balls even the soft beach balls were not allowed. Even at entering the swimmingpool my beach rackets, sticking out of my bag, were confiscated. And of top of that my son was not allowed to have fun with a foam water gun. Come on, it's summer...