Turia Garden : info and guided tour

Overview of Turia Garden

Turia Garden is Valencia’s great linear park, created in the former bed of the Turia River. It stretches across the city for several kilometres and connects different districts through wide promenades, historic bridges and green spaces. Today, it is one of the most iconic places in the Valencian capital.

Created after the river was diverted away from the city centre, this urban garden turned an old hydraulic constraint into a vast public space. Its layout preserves the memory of the original riverbed while offering lawns, paths, sports areas and places to relax. This transformation has become a striking example of urban landscape planning.

The park is popular for the variety of its settings, from shaded areas and footbridges to views of several monuments in Valencia. You will also find highly recognisable landmarks nearby, such as the City of Arts and Sciences cultural complex, as well as several bridges that punctuate the walk and recall the city’s history.

Well visited by locals and travellers alike, Turia Garden is also a place for leisure, sport and strolling. Its central location in València makes it a great route for discovering the city on foot or by bike. It is one of the best examples of an urban park that has become a local symbol.

Discover Valencia with a private guide

A private guide can help you understand how the former Turia riverbed was transformed into a park, while pointing out the bridges, landscaping features and major landmarks around the site. Their insight adds useful context on Valencia’s urban history and on this place that plays such an important role in local life.