From Roman times on, citizens had to contend with frequent flooding by the River Turia, which ran right through their city. After an especially bad flood in 1957, they decided to abandon attempts to contain its waters and instead diverted the river to the south.

In the 1990 the empty riverbed was ingeniously converted into a long, grassy park, which winds for several kilometres between the Old and New Cities and culminates in the fabulous Ciutat de les Artes I les Ciènces. As well as being a popular spot for joggers – or for those just seeking a peaceful stroll – it contains tennis courts and cycling paths. It’s also ideal for kids, since Gulliver Park features an enormous sprawling figure which they can have lots of fun crawling over. While they do so, there are a couple of cafes for adults to have a break at.