🌳 Turia Gardens
9-kilometre linear park in a former riverbed, Valencia, Spain
📌 Fast Facts
- Length: 9 kilometres through central Valencia
- Origin: Former bed of the Turia River, diverted in 1957
- Access: Free, continuously maintained public park
- Status: Fully operational with walking, cycling, sports facilities
Turia Gardens is a linear park in Valencia that occupies the bed of the Turia River following its diversion from the city centre in 1957. Created after a catastrophic October 1957 flood that killed over 80 people, the 9-kilometre green corridor was developed beginning in the 1980s and now connects neighbourhoods, cultural institutions, and recreational facilities across the city. As of 2026, the gardens remain freely accessible year-round, with well-maintained pathways, sports facilities, and ...