Anyone who has ever been to Valencia naturally knows the famous Turia Park. This 9-kilometre-long urban park is the place where locals exercise, have picnics, and where tourists massively cycle through.
But honestly? Valencia has so many more green gems. Less touristy, but definitely not less special. And it’s exactly those spots that make the city extra enjoyable. These are our favourites.
Anyone who has ever cycled through Valencia will recognize it: that sweet, fragrant smell in the air and the cheerful orange-colored streets lined with orange trees. In Valencia, they grow everywhere—along streets, in parks, and even in residential neighborhoods. For many visitors, they are the perfect photo opportunity, but for locals they are simply part of everyday life. Yet behind these fruits lies much more than just a pretty picture.
Ask a local from Valencia where they exercise, relax, or meet friends, and chances are they’ll say the Turia Park. This almost 9-kilometre-long park winds like a green ribbon right through the city. Where a river once flowed, you’ll now find the perfect place for a bike ride in Valencia.
Three weeks of fireworks, stunning artworks, traditions, loud explosions, and non-stop street celebrations—Las Fallas in Valencia is without a doubt the city’s most famous festival and something you should experience at least once in your life. It’s big, loud, cultural, and surprisingly impressive. And yes, even our name (Mascletá) comes from it.
