Event Dates
From: Saturday, May 6, 2023
To: Sunday, May 7, 2023
Valencia Flow Fest is a queer-friendly multidisciplinary festival at the beach of Pinedo in the south of Valencia, featuring live music performances, workshops, sports and cultural events.
Are you visiting for the festival? The event takes place to the south of Valencia by the beach in a nature reserve. Your best option is to stay in the centre and take a ride share or bus to the event, which is fast and efficient. The city’s gay bars are all located in Valencia city centre, quite close to one another.
Check out the Vincci Palace, a 4-star hotel in the old town, close to all the city’s major attractions. The rooms are modern and chic.
The Event
- Valencia flow fest will feature some of the best local, national and international artists performing on four different stages with unique musical styles, including Pop, Balearic House, Electronic hits, tropical disco and darkroom.
- The festival takes place in Pinedo, south of Valencia, a 20 to 30 minutes drive from the city centre, depending on traffic. The event kicks off on Friday at 11 pm and closes on Sunday at 8 am.
- Confirmed acts include Samantha Hudson, La Prohibida and Cascales. The festival aims to place the city of Valencia at the epicentre of the international scene of LGBTQ + events, the new capital. Diverse and European.
- Other activities include a gay beach volleyball tournament and other sporting competitions.
The Venue
Playa de Pinedo y El Saler, Valencia.
- Flowfest takes place in the area of Pinedo and El Saler. It is surrounded by forest, rice fields, beaches and La Albufera, a freshwater lagoon on the gulf of the Valencia coast. It is an idyllic and protected environment.
- As it is a nature reserve, the area has few hotels; however, there are some options. The 5 star Parador el Saler is just 4 minutes walk to the beach and has spacious rooms and a large pool.
- El Saler beach is one of the top-quality beaches in Valencia, Spain. It is located just at the southern end of the city, about half an hour from the centre.
- Its most prominent features include white, fine sand and large natural dunes. Enjoy the clean, blue water and the fresh sea breeze! El Saler is located in a beautiful natural setting, south of Pinedo beach, north of Devesa beach and west of Albufera Natural Park.
Getting to the venue
- Taxis and rideshares are the fastest way to the beach venue. A new EMT bus line runs towards El Saler beach with two destinations, the Palmar and Perellonet. Catchline 25 leads to Palmar, where the bus will stop on Avenida de Los Pinares. The drop off point will lead directly to the El Saler beach access pathway.
Where to stay?
Here are the hotels we recommend that have good reviews and keep you close to all the action
Hospes Palau, Zenit Valencia, Vincci Palace, Catalonia Excelsior
Where to stay close to all the gay bars
Our top 4 selections with the best rates.
The Cathedral Suites Hotel
is our preferred hotel in the city.
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The gay scene in Valencia is spread out in 2 distinct districts, The Botànic/Quart and Russafa (Ruzafa). Both are within close walking distance from the Old Town centre. The city also has one gay beach, Platja de l’Arbre del Gos which is outside of the city, however the city beach is packed full of gay boys throughout the season.
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Located in front of the Palau de la Música in Valencia, this elegant hotel features a rooftop swimming pool and sun terrace. It offers spacious rooms with a classic design and free Wi-Fi. The Albufera restaurant offers local cuisine based on fresh products and gluten-free options are available. There is also a snack bar, an express bar and a lobby bar. A buffet breakfast is served
Zenit Valencia boasts a fantastic central location opposite Valencia’s Estación del Norte and the city’s bullring. It offers free Wi-Fi and has a fitness centre, sauna and car park. All rooms at the Zenit are stylishly furnished, with a private bathroom complete with hairdryer. Each room also contains a work desk, safety deposit box and plasma TV with satellite channels.
Vincci Palace is located in central Valencia, 5 minutes’ walk from the Cathedral. It is an attractive design hotel offering elegant rooms with satellite TV and free internet access. The Hotel Vincci Palace serves a buffet breakfast, which includes gluten-free products. There is a stylish on-site café selling refreshments and snacks, and a wide variety of restaurants can be found within a 5-minute walk
Decorated with bright red accents, the modern rooms at Kimpton Banneker Hotel feature a flat-screen TV, Wi-Fi access, and a work desk. An en suite bathroom and a minibar are also included. Bar Rouge offers breakfast, dinner, and weekday happy hour specials in a sleek, modern environment. Morning coffee and tea are available
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A restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a rooftop terrace are available at this smoke-free hotel. Additionally, a coffee shop/café, self parking, and a meeting room are onsite. All 31 soundproofed rooms feature free WiFi and room service. For a bit of entertainment, flat-screen TVs come with satellite channels, and guests will also appreciate thoughtful touches like free minibar items and slippers.
2 restaurants, a full-service spa, and an indoor pool are available at this smoke-free hotel. Additionally, a health club, a bar/lounge, and a snack bar/deli are onsite. All 135 soundproofed rooms provide free WiFi, free wired Internet, and 24-hour room service. For a bit of entertainment, plasma TVs come with digital channels, and thoughtful touches like bathrobes and slippers.
This smoke-free aparthotel features self parking, tour/ticket assistance, and multilingual staff. Other amenities include a garden and a front-desk safe. Each apartment provides a kitchen with a refrigerator, an oven, a stovetop, and a microwave. Comforts include premium bedding and a down comforter, a sitting area and a coffee/tea maker. The private bathroom
This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a snack bar/deli. Other amenities include a coffee shop/café, concierge services, and dry cleaning. All 29 soundproofed rooms feature free WiFi and room service. For a bit of entertainment, guests will have flat-screen TVs with cable channels, and other amenities include free bottled water and hair dryers.