Turia Gardens

Where it is & how to get there

• Access: Dozens of entrances and historic bridges along its length.
• Bikes: Rent a bike; cycle paths run the whole way.
• From the old town: Torres de Serranos is a good starting point.

The story of the Turia Gardens

After a devastating flood in 1957, Valencia diverted the Turia River around the city. Instead of building a highway in the dry riverbed, residents campaigned for a park.

Today the Jardín del Turia stretches about 9 kilometres, with gardens, sports fields, playgrounds and old stone bridges, ending at the City of Arts and Sciences. The giant Gulliver Park lets children climb over a huge figure.

Best time to visit

Tips before you go

• Rent a bike and ride from the old town to the City of Arts and Sciences.
• Cycle from Torres de Serranos to the City of Arts and Sciences.
• Let children play at Gulliver Park.

What's around the Turia Gardens

• Torres de SerranosMedieval city gate.
• Gulliver ParkGiant playground.
• Palau de la MúsicaConcert hall in the park.
• City of Arts and SciencesAt the end of the park.

Questions travellers ask