VALENCIA · WATER SPORTS
Malvarrosa and the port shelter enough to make the flat days genuinely flat. These 15 cover jet skis, paddle boards and the towed toys, priced by the half hour and clear about the licence rules.
Meet your Spanish or English-speaking instructor at Pobla Marina 45 minutes early, learn to handle a Yamaha jet ski, then follow a set route along Valencia’s coast. Choose 30, 40, or 60 minutes for one or two riders, with a swimming stop, guided photos, lockers, and seasonal pool access.
“It was super fun . Definitely we will try again next year!🥳”
Meet Blueseanautic at the Valencian harbor for a safety briefing, lifejacket, and jet ski ride along Valencia Bay. Choose 30 or 60 minutes. One or two people can share a ski for the same price, and an instructor adjusts the pace for beginners or confident riders. Confirm paddle surf details when booking.
“Great! But i'm glad i am semi fluent in english because the communication was kinda rough 😅 we made it work and so it was fine 👌🏼 The tour itself was great, jetski driving was easy and very fun! Half an hour was enough for my friends but i could have gone a secound round easily 🙈 thank u guys”
Meet Alfa Náutica at Valencia’s North Marina for a guided jetski ride on a 130 or 160 hp machine. An instructor such as Eric, Erik, or Ahmed explains the controls, guides you offshore, and may take photos. One jetski carries up to two people.
“Ahmed was a very nice guy, he made us an unforgettable day!”
Join Somos Aventura for a three-hour white-water rafting trip on the Mijares River near Montanejos. You’ll wear a wetsuit, helmet, life jacket, and paddle, then run Class III rapids through Chillapájaros Canyon with professional guides. Optional rock jumps add extra excitement.
“We went as a family of 4, 2 adult children and my wife and I. Communication was good from the start. The guides were good fun, friendly and polite and we all had a brilliant time!!”
Meet Maxima Aventura at its Montanejos base camp for a 3.5-hour rafting trip on a grade III+ river. You’ll get a wetsuit, neoprene socks and shoes, helmet, lifejacket, safety briefing, 1.5 hours on the water, a shower, and nearby access to Montanejos hot springs. English is offered, and guide Dadi has earned special praise.
“C’était excellent!!! De bons moments et un parcours mouvementé avec notre guide Dadi, je recommande fortement. Excellente équipe avenante et professionnelle”
Meet Somos Aventura in Montanejos, gear up in a 5mm wetsuit, helmet, life jacket, and paddle, then ride an eight-minute shuttle to the river. A guide leads the rafting descent, with optional jumps and swimming through the current. Free photos and parking are included.
“Very bi EN , the afternoon was full and the team in place allowed us DE feel well supervisedAuto-translated”
Meet Fun & Quads Adventure at Valencia’s Marina Real for a one-hour jet ski session with an English-speaking team. You’ll receive a life jacket, basic guidance, and time on the water with views of the harbor. Instructors such as Max, Stephan, and Carlos have earned praise for patient, friendly help.
“Fantastic experience made all the more enjoyable by the very helpful, friendly and experienced Max. Couldn’t recommend highly enough ..10/10. Thank you very much Max, we’ll be back very soon 😊🙌🙌”
Paddle Lake Arenós with guides such as Tony, Charlie, or Carlos on a relaxed three-hour outing for up to 15 people. Expect pine-lined shores, stories of villages beneath the reservoir, wildlife, swimming, and optional jumps from rocks. Kayaks and safety gear are provided.
“¡Muy divertido! tanto que en mi opinión falto algo de tiempo remando. El guía nos tuvo entretenidos y sacando fotos todo el tiempo.”
Travel from Valencia to Montanejos by private transport for a guided hike, rafting or kayak trip, or the Salto de la Novia waterfall option. Guides including Nini, Carolina, Victor, Nacho, and Greta help run the day. Swim in 20 to 25°C spring water, bring your own food, and expect 9 to 10 hours away.
“Well organised. Location is great for summer. Nacho is an amazing guide and very friendly. If you like a hike, go for it.”
Meet Anywhere Watersports at Valencia Marina Real, collect your board, paddle, and life jacket, then head onto Valencia beach for a self-guided paddleboarding session. The small group limit is eight, and Faco has been praised for being especially helpful. You must know how to swim.
Ride a jet ski from Valencia Marina toward Malvarrosa beach and nearby waters, with a chance to stop for a swim. The 30-minute private session is for one or two people, includes life jackets, and returns to the marina.
“The children had a wonderful experience. One of their bucket lists ticked. A great customer service from the organisation.”
Meet Fun&Quads at Valencia Marina for a guided kayak outing along Malvarrosa Beach. Spanish and English-speaking monitors lead beginners and experienced paddlers, with a swim and snorkeling stop. Kayaks, life jackets, masks, insurance, lockers, and showers are available.
“During my kids first kayaking trip, the instructor was informed that my kids (ages 19, 16, and 9) had no prior experience. However, he left them far behind while enjoying his ride with expert customers. A wave pushed their boat onto a rock, and my son had to help free it. Later, another wave flipped the kayak, leaving my 9-year-old daughter submerged until her brother rescued her. Only then did the instructor notice their situation. After snorkeling, my kids decided not to continue the trip, and the instructor dropped them at the beach. They had to walk back to the assembly point, exhausted and terrified—especially my daughter, who vividly demonstrated…”
Start at Anywhere Watersports beneath the yellow awning in Valencia’s Marina. After a 10-minute safety briefing, paddle for about an hour with an English- or Spanish-speaking instructor nearby. Kayak, paddle, and life vest are provided, with lockers and hot showers at the school.
“Really fun activity for me and my son. Lasted an hour which was about right and all equipment provided. Friendly staff. No one met us at the end so we had to work out how to get the kayak out of the water ourselves which was a bit tricky. Could have done with some help being complete novices. But otherwise great.”
Meet Fun & Quads Adventure at Valencia’s port, where a green jet ski marks the entrance. After a short safety briefing, you’ll ride a modern jet ski with an English- or Spanish-speaking instructor, with paddle surf, fuel, equipment, and insurance included.
“Recommend to get this package! It’s really worth the time and with Laya’s help we had a great day.”
Meet at C. Marina Real Juan Carlos I, 25a for a 90-minute group surf lesson. You’ll receive a board and wetsuit, learn beach safety and basic technique, then practice with an instructor in the Mediterranean. Kids and adults can join, with Nacho praised for his patient work with children.
“DO NOT PURCHASE. The tour operator did not respond on Viator or Whatsapp. I went to the address listed but could not find the surf school. I am still waiting on a refund.”
Pick a riverbed, a market or a boat.
