Lorraine Williamson
Valencia is preparing for one of its most ambitious urban projects yet. By 2028, a vast new retail and leisure destination called Infinity is expected to open, promising to reshape how residents and visitors spend their free time — and introducing an indoor surf experience far from the Mediterranean coast.
Planned for the fast-growing Turianova district, near La Fe Hospital, the development is designed to be more than a conventional shopping centre. Its ambition is clear: to create a year-round lifestyle hub where retail, sport, entertainment and relaxation sit side by side.
A new giant on Valencia’s urban map
Infinity will cover more than 100,000 square metres and host over 200 shops, placing it among the largest commercial complexes in the Valencian Community. Construction is scheduled to begin in 2026, with a build time of around two years.
The location, in Turianova, reflects Valencia’s ongoing expansion beyond its historic core, following a model seen in other European cities where large mixed-use centres anchor new neighbourhoods.
Surfing comes inland
The feature drawing most attention is an artificial wave pool that will allow visitors to surf inside the complex. Using modern wave-generation technology, the pool is expected to cater to different ability levels, from beginners to more experienced surfers.
Developer Tomás Olivo has indicated that the surf facility will remain part of the project as long as it attracts consistent interest and proves viable throughout the year. In a city already closely linked to sport and outdoor living, the idea is to offer something distinctive rather than gimmicky.
Entertainment beyond the tills
Retail is only one strand of the project. Infinity’s plans include a large climbing wall, escape rooms, laser tag, video-gaming zones and themed spaces dedicated to comics, film and gaming culture. A hotel and multi-storey car park are also included, underlining the centre’s aim to function as a full-day — or even multi-day — destination.
This approach mirrors a wider shift in Spain’s retail sector, where shopping centres are increasingly competing on experience rather than purely on shops.
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What Infinity could mean for Valencia
If delivered as planned, Infinity is expected to generate significant employment during both construction and operation, while adding another draw for tourism. For residents, it promises a new social and leisure space that works beyond traditional shopping hours.
For a city already balancing heritage, innovation and quality of life, the arrival of Infinity could mark another step in Valencia’s evolution as a modern Mediterranean capital — one where you might finish a shopping trip by catching a wave indoors.
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