Must-see attractions in Western Valencia

  • The Bioparc zoo of Valencia, Spain.

    Bioparc

    Western Valencia

    This zoo devoted solely to African animals has an educational and conservationist remit and an unusual approach. Though, as always, the confinement of…

  • Museo de Historia de Valencia

    Western Valencia

    This museum is very well presented and plots more than 2000 years of Valencia’s history. Each period is illustrated with a display case that makes the…

  • Jardín Botánico

    Western Valencia

    Established in 1802 this was Spain’s first botanic garden. With mature trees and plants, an extensive cactus garden and a wary colony of feral cats, this…

  • Azud de Rovella

    Western Valencia

    Water lore is a major part of Valencian popular culture, and the eight acequías (irrigation canals) that were diverted from the Río Turia to keep the…

  • Parque de Cabecera

    Western Valencia

    At the end of the Turia dry riverbed, this landscaped park has a grassy mound to climb for views, plus paths stretching along a stream connecting two…

  • Jardín de las Hespérides

    Western Valencia

    Abutting the botanical gardens, this modern creation could not be more distinct in style. Shorter on green space, it has the formality of a classic French…