Valencia, European Green Capital
Valencia continues to build on its legacy after being named European Green Capital 2024 by the European Commission, recognising the city's efforts to improve the environment and the quality of life of both residents and visitors. This commitment to sustainability is clear from the moment you arrive: with almost five million square metres of green spaces, the city offers countless sustainable mobility initiatives and natural areas waiting to be discovered.
Urban parks and gardens
Valencia is home to beautiful gardens where you can escape the city's bustle. The star is the 9 km Turia Garden, a green oasis created in the former riverbed, with spaces for leisure and sport. And there's plenty more to explore.
Turia Garden
Tour it by bike or on foot and see the 18 bridges that cross it. A lush 9-kilometer garden that keeps secrets inside: the Gulliver, the Palau de la Música, the City of Arts and Science...
The most beautiful parks and gardens in the city
Discover the city's most spectacular urban gardens. Corners where you can lose yourself among labyrinths, centuries-old trees, and secret palaces.
Valencia Green Routes
Discover the four green routes highlighting the most significant spots that embody, reflect, and welcome you to experience the spirit of the European Green Capital.
A city with two natural parks
Valencia is home to two natural parks on its outskirts, both easy to reach by public transport or bike: Albufera Natural Park and Turia Natural Park, two true natural havens.
L'Albufera de Valencia Natural Park
Pure nature, dreamlike sunsets, boat rides, and relaxation in capital letters. Like an urban oasis surrounded by rice fields and forest: that is the L'Albufera Natural Park, the place where paella was born.
Turia Natural Park
A natural park with more than 8,000 hectares of Mediterranean forest, which you can explore on foot, by bike, or on horseback. An ideal space to take refuge in the shade of the pine trees or take a dip in its natural pools.
Routes through L'Albufera Natural Park
Discover the magic of L’Albufera through unique routes among rice fields and dunes. Explore the heart of the natural park on foot or by bike and let yourself be seduced by its biodiversity.
Natural Parks of Valencia
Discover the natural parks of Valencia: lagoons, mountains, and unique landscapes to disconnect, explore, and enjoy nature in its purest form.
Valencia, the pantry of the Mediterranean
Surrounding the city are 120 km² of fertile farmland supplying local markets and restaurants with fresh, seasonal produce. This sustainable model earned Valencia the title of World Sustainable Food Capital in 2017. Don't miss the city's municipal markets.
Discover the Orchard: The Valencian pantry with its own name
The Valencia Orchard (La Huerta) brings together, across 120 square kilometers, the crops that supply Valencia's restaurants with fresh produce. It also offers a landscape and architectural heritage that you simply cannot miss.
Municipal markets: temples of local produce
Enjoy shopping at Valencia's municipal markets, where you'll find fresh, local produce brought straight from the recently harvested orchards or directly from the fish markets.
Valencia, model for food sustainability
Explore the great pantry of the Mediterranean. From the orchard protected by the FAO to the fresh fish from our local fish market and urban honey, discover how Valencia leads in sustainable nutrition and local products.
Sustainable mobility
Getting around Valencia is easy and sustainable, with 200 km of cycle lanes and 94 km² of pedestrian areas. The city also has 60 bus routes, 6 metro lines, 4 tram lines and 180 metropolitan routes linking the airport, beaches, Albufera and nearby towns.
Reduce emissions as you get around in Valencia
The metro, tram, bus, bike or electric car are all available to you in Valencia. Get around in a sustainable and emissions-free way!
Getting around: transport, cards and season tickets
The city features 60 bus routes, 6 metro lines, and 4 tram lines, along with 180 metropolitan routes connecting the airport, the beach, l’Albufera, nearby towns, and the main points of interest
Explore Valencia by bike; tips for travelling at your own pace
Get around by bike in a bike-friendly city, ideal for cycling thanks to its size and flat terrain. Cycle to the beaches, l'Albufera or La Huerta and experience Valencia at your own pace or on guided tours.
Your contribution to an even greener Valencia
Help keep Valencia green and support the fight against climate change through responsible tourism. Reduce your carbon footprint by cutting waste, supporting local businesses and choosing eco-friendly activities.
Tips for a responsible trip
Follow our tips to make responsible and sustainable tourism in Valencia. Small details that will not require any effort.
Sustainable shopping in local businesses
Who said shopping can't be sustainable? Shop at small businesses and local stores in Valencia.
Practice ecotourism in Valencia
Discover its heritage, parks, gardens, and unique ecosystems such as l’Albufera or the Turia, on foot or by bicycle, in a responsible and sustainable way.
Environmental volunteering in Valencia
Find out where you can volunteer for the environment and help protect the planet