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The Complete Guide to Valencia's Open-Air Swimming Pools for Summer 2026

From the city's mini water park at Benicalap to quiet neighbourhood pools and countryside spots near the Albufera — 10 places to cool off, with opening hours, prices, and what to expect

Port Saplaya: Valencia's "Little Venice" of Canals, Colourful Houses, and Moored Yachts

Just seven kilometres from the city, this 1970s marina district feels like Italy — but behind the postcard lie sand-clogged canals and storms. La Cotorra talks to a yachtsman who lived there

The Complete Guide to Valencia's Oceanogràfic: Tickets, Shows, Food, and Prices

Europe's largest aquarium holds 35,000 animals across 780 species — sharks, belugas, penguins, and the continent's longest underwater tunnel. La Cotorra breaks down what to buy, see, and how much it all costs