Boasting a long stretch of golden sand and a whitewashed historic core, Canet d’en Berenguer is an atmospheric seaside town in the Spanish comarca of Camp de Morvedre. Its name derives from the Latin word for “reed bed” in reference to the surrounding wetlands, which stretch from Puçol to Almenara.
Things to do in Canet d'En Berenguer
Spend your days relaxing on Playa de Canet, a wide expanse of sand dotted with palm trees adjacent to Canet d’en Berenguer’s port. Stretch your legs on the waterfront promenade before grabbing a drink at the Chirinkiko beach bar. If you’re after something more energetic, you can hire a range of water sports equipment from the Club Nautico de Canet d’en Berenguer, including kayaks and windsurfing gear.
For a cultural fix, head to the Museum Etnologico where you’ll find everything from vintage fishing equipment to traditional Valencian clothing. Get up close to a wedding proposal written in the 18th century and see a diorama of the town in the early 19th century, then admire the historic Casa Palacio de los Berenguer.
Keen hikers can trek to the rocky summit of El Tabalet, which offers magnificent views across the villages and agricultural fields of Camp de Morvedre. Combine your visit with a stop at the nearby Font de Quart de les Valls, a freshwater spring that has been providing local residents with water since ancient times. Now transformed into a recreational park, it features a children’s playground and plenty of benches for people-watching.
Getting around Canet d'En Berenguer
Canet d’en Berenguer is around 30 minutes’ drive from Valencia and 35 minutes from Valencia Airport, which has flights to destinations across Europe and North Africa. Regular buses connect to Canet d’en Berenguer and the town is compact enough to explore on foot.