The 8 Best Hiking Day Trips from Valencia

1.Montanejos Guided Hike with Natural Pools

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,741 reviews · from $51Our pick

Travel from Valencia to Montanejos with a Spanish or English-speaking guide such as Manu, Tao, Nouha, or Paco. Walk about 9 kilometers through mountain scenery, see the Chorro jet, then relax in the 23°C Fuentes de los Baños pools. The hike is optional.

“We really enjoyed the trip. Such a beautiful place to visit! It was pleasure to hike with our guides and group and then relax in the water. This is one of our highlights of visiting of Valencia for sure!”

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2.Montanejos Hiking Tour & Thermal Pools from Valencia

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 111 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $59

Escape Valencia for Montanejos with an English-speaking guide such as Arturo, Taoufik, Alejandro, or Nouha. Expect mountain paths, caves, waterfalls, river views, and a swim at Fuentes de los Baños. The pools are mineral-rich but about 23°C, so bring a towel, water, food, and a warm layer for the bus.

“Great day spent in the nature- the guide Taoufik was amazing and funny! Bus was punctual and communication was easy. Recommended xx”

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3.Cala del Moraig Hiking & Beach Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 107 reviews · 9 hours · from $58

Leave Valencia by air-conditioned coach for Cala del Moraig, where you can swim beneath towering cliffs and see the Cave of the Arches. Add the optional 6-kilometer hike to Cala Llebeig for sea views and a quiet fishermen’s cove. Guides speak English and Spanish, and Arturo may lead your group.

“Szuper program, igazi adrenalin bomba, a túra fantasztikus helyen van. Tény, hogy csak annak ajanlott, aki bírja a hegymenetet le és föl a forróságban is! A zárt, kényelmes sport vagy túracipő elengedhetetlen! És tériszonyosoknak nem túl komfortos, de nem lehetetlen!”

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4.Montanejos Tour with Guided Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 86 reviews · 8 hours · from $57

Travel from Valencia to Montanejos by coach, bathe in the 77°F Fuente de los Baños, and choose a three-hour guided mountain hike. Bring water, food, sunscreen, hiking shoes, and swim footwear. The English and Spanish tour includes transport, entry, and travel assistance.

“Wat een deceptie…. De gidsen mogen zich geen gids noemen. Ze liepen voorop maar vertelden niets. Toen we er naar vroegen, gaven ze aan dat er niets te vertellen was, maar dat we vooral van de omgeving moesten genieten. We kregen daar echter nauwelijks tijd voor omdat we vooral door moesten lopen, ook op de mooie fotoplekken. Ze hielden tijdens de wandeling niet in de gaten of alle deelnemers wel meegingen, pas nadat we er wat van hadden gezegd, ging een van de gidsen achteraan lopen. Tijdens de pauzes waren ze druk met hun telefoon. Prijs-kwaliteit verhouding was waardeloos. Feitelijk hebben we €48 pp voor het busvervoer betaald, want de…”

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5.Hike Hanging Bridges and Canyon Túria – Chulilla – OFFICIAL GUIDE

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 54 reviews · 5 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $139Top rated

Join guide Jan of Valencian Hiking Buddies for a private day hike from Valencia to Chulilla. Cross the famous hanging bridges, follow Turia Canyon toward Loriguilla reservoir, find prehistoric rock paintings, and finish near Charco Azul. Expect a 16.5-kilometer route, moderate difficulty, and about seven hours.

“Jan was a great guide and the hike was fabulous. The dip in "Blue Lagoon" was a highlight on such a warm summer day.”

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6.Hiking and Hanging Bridge Adventure in Chulilla

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 41 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $91

Leave Valencia with guide Pau for a seven-hour outing to Chulilla. Walk the Turia River Canyon, cross hanging bridges 5 to 15 meters above the ground, see Charco Azul, then explore the village and castle. Summer trips may include time for a swim in natural pools.

“The whole experience was just fantastic! Despite the fact that it was just the two of us (last minute cancellation of some others) our guide Pau took us on the trip. We felt as we were his friends. Not only that he told us a lot about the canion, the vegetation and animals.. He also took a lot of photos and he later send them to me. At the end of the trip (on our request) he made a reservation at his favourite restaurant that the two of us could enjoy a really delicious meal. The whole day and the whole experience couldn´t be better. Thank you!!!”

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7.Sierra Calderona & El Garbí Mountain hiking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · 5.5 hours · from $100

Meet guide Vincent at Sagunto Station for a small-group, 10-kilometer hike through Sierra Calderona. Ride by air-conditioned van to Beselga, see ninth-century Arab waterworks and castle remains, climb to El Garbí, then pause for breathwork and Valencian snacks.

“Totally worth it, jaw dropping views, I would go again right away, got to know surprising, not spoken off details about the history, the guide is well informed and laid back, I had a joyfull, relaxed adventure, highly recommend!”

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8.Hanging Bridges & Canyon Private Hiking Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 10 reviews · from $110

You’ll leave Valencia with a local guide, cross Chulilla’s suspension bridges, walk through the Turia canyon, visit the hilltop castle, and reach Charco Azul for a possible swim. The small-group tour runs about six hours, with English, Spanish, or Russian guidance and transport included.

“excellent hike, informative and kind guides! really worth it, beautiful landscape!”

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