You probably think that Retiro is the largest garden in Spain because it is the most famous. But while this corner of Madrid covers 118 hectares, there’s a corner in Valencia you probably don’t know the name of, which currently covers 136 hectares. Moreover, when it is completely finished it will be 160.5. This being the case, it is not surprising Turia River Gardens These are the lungs of Valencia and the largest urban natural park in the country.
Opened in 1986, the different parts of this garden, located on the former bed of the Turia River, were designed by various urban planners and landscapers. There is more than one nine passable kilometers Passing through the city with different areas from recreation to sports, getting lost in romantic corners.
After the great flood that devastated the city on 14 October 1957, the Turia canal was diverted to the south of Valencia to prevent permanent flooding. But this left a large strip of land exposed. It crossed (and crosses) the city from West to East, surrounding the historical center.
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To take advantage of this opportunity, the idea of this unique route consisting of palm trees, orange trees, pine trees, aromatic plants and rose trees, fountains and ponds, and sports fields was born…
A huge park passing through Up to 18 bridges, It bears the traces of the city’s centuries-old history with its period-appropriate architectural styles. It also borders some of the city’s main museums and monuments on both sides.
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In this way it combines the important visiting points in the capital of Valencia. Serranos Towers, The gate of the old wall of Valencia and today transformed into a privileged viewpoint of the historical center and gardens; Valencian Institute of Modern Art or Museum of Fine Arts. They all form an interesting cultural route on the coast of ancient Turia.
HE Turia Garden It is bordered by Parque de Cabecera (where you can rent small swan-shaped boats). and Bioparc and avant-garde in the West City of Arts and Sciences on the opposite side, almost at the mouth. This is where the African savanna, faithfully recreated at Bioparc, connects with the underwater world and ecosystems. Oceanography.
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Also in the ponds surrounding the City of Science and Arts in the summer balls for walking on water and canoeing. Another interesting point is that since Valencia is flat, the Turia Garden is an ideal place to run or cycle, segway or tandem. In fact, these vehicles can be rented from the park itself. Of course, there are also bars and cafes with large terraces.
However, one of the most curious corners is Gulliver is a huge and original slide park inspired by Jonathan Swift’s book, specially designed for children to feel like Lilliputians as they climb and slide over their fingers, hair or legs. A giant figure of 70 meters.
Cover photo | Kent Wang
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