Turia Garden
Garden in the city of Valencia, Spain.
Wear comfortable shoes: this is a nine-kilometre riverbed that once carried the River Turia, and the route follows its most planted stretch.
Morning · 1 hr 15 minDay 1
From the dry river into the museum quarter
Institut Valencià d'Art Modern
Art museum in Valencia, Spain.
Morning · 2 hr
Valencian Museum of Ethnology
Museum.
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Church of San Nicolás
Cultural property in Valencia, Spain.
Look up when you step in. The restored baroque ceiling is the reason people linger.
Evening · 45 minBegin at the Turia Garden before the day warms; the long walk under the trees sets the pace for everything that follows.
Day 2
The old city, held in one morning
Palau de la Generalitat Valenciana
Cultural property in Valencia, Spain.
Entry is at set times, so check the schedule when you plan the day and arrive a little early.
Morning · 1 hr 30 min
Valencia Cathedral
Cathedral in Valencia, Spain. Valencian Gothic style.
Morning · 45 min
Church of Santa Catalina, Valencia
Cultural property in Valencia, Spain.
Afternoon · 45 min
Museu de Belles Arts de València
Art museum in Valencia, Spain.
Evening · 2 hrThe Palau de la Generalitat Valenciana opens in limited windows, so settle that visit first, then let the cathedral and its neighbours fill the rest of the morning.
Day 3
Market, ring and the futuristic south
Mercat Central
Valencian Art Nouveau work. Cultural property in Valencia (Spain).
Morning · 1 hr 30 min
Plaza de Toros de Valencia
Bullring in Valencia, Spain.
Morning · 45 min
Gulliver park
Playground in Valencia, Spain.
You can climb the giant figure rather than watch from the side; the slopes give a playful view back over the green below.
Afternoon · 1 hr 15 min
City of Arts and Sciences
Cultural complex in the city of Valencia, Spain.
Arrive as the light fades in March; the buildings light up as evening comes and the pools carry the reflection.
Evening · 2 hrReach the Mercat Central before lunch, then keep the afternoon loose so the evening walk through the City of Arts and Sciences comes easy.
Good to know
Is Valencia doable in three days?
Yes, at a moderate pace. Three mornings carry the main museums, afternoons stay short, and the route links the old city, the riverbed and the modern quarter without buses.
What should we wear in Valencia in March?
Layers and walking shoes. March days warm in the sun but turn cool in the shade and as evening falls, especially by the pools and open plazas.
Where do Turia Garden and City of Arts and Sciences meet?
The City of Arts and Sciences sits at the southern end of the Turia Garden, so the two connect in a single stroll along the riverbed.
Do the listed stops sit close together?
Mostly. The cathedral, churches and Palau are steps apart in the old city, and the IVAM, Ethnology museum and garden all sit along the riverbed.
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