The Marina and Veles e Vents
Valencia guide · 3 min read
La Marina de València, the former America’s Cup harbour next to Passeig de Neptú: what to see, where to eat and how to stroll.
From port to city
La Marina is the historic inner harbour of Valencia’s port, opened to the public after the 2007 America’s Cup sailing race. Today it is a large public space by the sea, a stone’s throw from Passeig de Neptú.
Veles e Vents
The white building with cantilevered terraces you can see from NEPTÚ24-5 is Veles e Vents, designed by David Chipperfield as the America’s Cup base. It hosts restaurants and exhibitions, and its terraces have some of the best views of the harbour.
Walk, eat, sail
The old dockside warehouses host activities and events; along the pontoons there are sailing schools and boat rentals. At sunset, the walk between cranes and sailing boats is one of the calmest in the city.
