Sport in Valencia
Who is José Luis Gayà, the Valencia CF captain in the club's top 7 all-time appearances?
Captain of Valencia CF since 2020, José Luis Gayà played his 400th official match for the club on 14 March 2026, becoming the 7th player in the club's history to reach that total.
Who is Carlos Corberán, the Cheste local who signed with Valencia CF until 2028?
Valencia CF's coach extended his contract until 2028, a decision announced on 6 July 2026. The story of a coach born a quarter of an hour from Mestalla, a former amateur goalkeeper turned coach-trainer.
Beach and water sports in Valencia: what to try
Beach and water sports in Valencia: 32 free beach-volley courts, the municipal sailing school, surf, SUP, windsurf, kayak, and options for kids.
Where to play squash in Valencia
Where to play squash in Valencia: the Olympia in Alboraya and its PSA events, Tutempo K7, Club Squash Valencia's league, and squash for kids.
Where to play rugby in Valencia (and where to watch)
Where to play rugby in Valencia: the CAU, Les Abelles, Tatami and RC Valencia clubs, kids' schools from age 4, and the Leones at the 2027 World Cup.
Motorsport in Valencia: from MotoGP at Cheste to the old F1 circuit
Motorsport in Valencia: the MotoGP finale at the Ricardo Tormo in Cheste, karting and driving schools, and the old F1 street circuit.
Where to play basketball in Valencia (and see Valencia Basket)
Where to play basketball in Valencia: free Turia hoops, clubs, L'Alqueria del Basket for kids, and Valencia Basket at the Roig Arena.
Where to play tennis in Valencia: courts, clubs and kids
Where to play tennis in Valencia: municipal courts, clubs from Club de Tenis Valencia to family centres, kids' schools and prices.
Where to play football in Valencia (and sign up your kids)
Where to play football in Valencia: rent a pitch, join a federated club, enrol your kids, costs, and watching Valencia CF and Levante.
Where to play padel in Valencia (and see Premier Padel)
Where to play padel in Valencia: courts, clubs, schools for kids, finding partners on Playtomic, and the Premier Padel P1 at La Fonteta.
Where to cycle in the Valencia region? Climbs, greenways and loops
Family greenways, big Costa Blanca climbs, the Albufera loop, gravel and group rides: the full cycling guide to the Valencia region.
Where to hike in the Valencia region? Mountains, waterfalls and refuges
Mountains across three provinces, waterfalls to swim in, refuges for the night, waymarking and safety: the full hiking guide to the Valencia region.