Parks in Valencia
Spain

From here it's a very short walk to the old Turia riverbed which is now known as the Jardins de Turia (Turia Gardens). It's one of the most important parks in Valencia Spain and referred to as the lung (for the oxygen it gives), of Valencia.

Jardins de Turia
Metro: Pont de la Fusta, Alameda

Once the riverbed of the old Turia river, the beautiful Jardins de Turia wind their way through the length of this magical city.

Passing fountains and flowers, you'll find tennis courts and people jogging and cycling on specially made pathways.

This is one of the longest of the parks in Valencia Spain, so if you feel like taking it easy, take a ride on the park train or try a bicycle carriage made for two.

There are cafés and also a special little park for children. The Gulliver Park contains a huge flat figure of Gulliver which kids love to climb and crawl over.

The final destination of this lovely walk is the jaw-dropping, futuristic Ciutat de les Arts i les Ciències (City of Arts & Sciences). This is the icing on the cake and the reason why this is one of the most popular parks in Valencia Spain.

For more information on Jardins de Turia and Ciutat de les Arts i les Ciències check out top things to do in Valencia.

There are many bridges connecting the Old Quarter to the new city and the gardens and parks in Valencia Spain. Jardins del Reial (Royal Gardens) is one of the most lovely parks in Valencia and well worth visiting.

Jardins del Reial/Jardines del Real (Royal Gardens)
Calle San Pio V
Metro: Alameda

These beautiful gardens were once the gardens of the Royal Palace which no longer exists and they are one of the most popular places to go and chill out in.

They are locally known as the Jardines de Viveros and great for taking a stroll, having a picnic or just enjoying the flowers and greenery of the city of Valencia.

For the kids there are playgrounds and a little train in the shape of a reindeer which your kids can take a ride in. An added benefit of coming to Jardines de Viveros is that the Museu de Cièncias Natural (Museum of Natural Sciences) is also here.

Botanical Gardens - El Jardì Botànic de la Universitat de València
The Botanical Gardens of Valencia are situated on the other side of Barrio del Carmen with Torres de Cuart marking the other entrance to the old walled city of Valencia (Torres de Serranos being the other).

The majestic Torres de Cuart are very close to these beautiful gardens. At the entrance to the gardens is a very lovely old tree bursting through the roof of the very modern entrance. Although the Botanical Gardens date back to the 16th century, they have only been on the current site since 1802.

The university researches the medicinal properties of plants as this is invaluable for the understanding of crops and the agriculture of this very fertile region of Spain. There are over 4,500 different plant species and there's also a tropical greenhouse (Umbracle) containing sub tropical plants.

The University of Valencia has a website on the Botanical Gardens where you'll find an excellent short video clip (bottom of the nav bar on the left), in Valenciano, Spanish and English. For more information check out the Botanical Gardens.