Orange alert for rain in Valencia: parks closed and mobility advice

It is recommended to avoid non-essential travel and consult official channels due to the expected rainfall today.

Generic image of heavy rain on a Mediterranean city street.
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Generic image of heavy rain on a Mediterranean city street.

The city of Valencia faces an orange alert for heavy rainfall today, Thursday, August 20, leading to the closure of parks and gardens and mobility recommendations.

Given the forecast for heavy rain, citizens are advised to avoid any non-essential travel. If you need to travel to the airport or station, please note that public transport may experience disruptions. Therefore, it is recommended to check in advance via the websites of Metrovalencia, EMT Valencia, and Metrobus.
All parks and gardens in the city will remain closed, including the Turia Garden and the Devesa del Saler, which will not reopen until Friday, August 21. Citizens are asked to consult all information through official municipal channels, such as the Twitter accounts @AjuntamentVLC and @GVA112.
Based on information from the official source: Visit València (Fundació Visit València) (20/08/2026)