Valencia, much more than running
Valencia is a paradise for athletes, especially for anyone who loves running, who put it on their must-do list.
The city
If you love running, you’re going to fall in love with Valencia. Here, sports are enjoyed outdoors, with great weather all year round, flat streets, and an atmosphere that invites you to get moving. But the best part is that, besides being a paradise for runners, Valencia has so much more to offer.
A city to run and enjoy
The Turia Garden, with its famous 5K Circuit, is the favorite spot for those who come to train or take part in one of the many races held in the city. It’s a huge park that stretches across Valencia from end to end, full of green spaces, historic bridges, and corners where you can stop to catch your breath (or take the perfect photo for your profile!).
And after the race?
The city keeps surprising you: you can go from a museum to the beach in less than 15 minutes, stroll through historic neighborhoods, enjoy a delicious paella, or have a drink at the Marina of Valencia, with sea views and a very local vibe.
Valencia is a blend of tradition and modernity. It has over 2,000 years of history, but also futuristic architecture like the City of Arts and Sciences. And if you feel like disconnecting, just 20 minutes away is the Albufera Natural Park, where you can watch spectacular sunsets and taste authentic Valencian paella in the very place where this internationally famous dish was born.
Plus, the city is designed for sustainable mobility: there are more and more pedestrian zones, bike lanes, and spaces where cars have given way to people. Life happens outdoors here — people socialize, celebrate, and enjoy the Mediterranean climate all year round.
And cutting through the city centre is Turia Gardens, the jewel in the crown for Valencians and tourists alike; a nine-kilometre green space in the old riverbed. In addition to being the city’s lung, “El Río” is the ideal place to practice sport, with its 5K Circuit designed specifically for running.
PLANS
Valencia is the land of light, good weather, and a zest for life. Getting bored here is almost impossible.
After training or competing, the city offers you countless ways to keep enjoying yourself:
What is there to see in Valencia?
The must-see places in Valencia, those places where you have to go on your visit to the city of the Turia. Take a note.
You don’t come to Valencia just to run. You come to experience an authentic city, full of soul, that welcomes you with open arms and makes you feel right at home. Are you ready?
Information and photos on: www.visitvalencia.com/en
