Valencia is one of the most beautiful cities in Spain. It is located on the Mediterranean coast. We are going to discover this beautiful city, and the first topic is about the districts and neighbourhoods of Valencia – the best areas of Valencia to live. In this article we will briefly tell you about each district of Valencia. We will list the pros and the cons. We will give you a brief description about the real estate market. We will inform you about the best districts of Valencia to live as well as the areas of Valencia where it is better to buy a home as an investment.

Nice area of Valencia to live and invest – Ciutat Vella

Neighbourhoods: La Seu, La Xerea, El Carmen, El Pilar (Velluters), El Mercat and Sant Francesc.

• This is the old town of Valencia, the most tourist area. Here is the Cathedral of Valencia, the Basilica, the Central Market and the Stock Exchange building.
• The two most famous neighbourhoods in this area are: El Pilar and El Carmen. The latter is one of the most fashionable nightlife places in the city.
• There are many tourist apartments here, however, the housing market is mainly represented by old buildings. The entrances of most of the buildings are very small and in many of them there are no lifts. In addition, the buildings are located very close to each other, and this is not just a coincidence: they are designed so that there is always a shadow on the street, but, on the other hand, the windows are very close to each other, which could be a disadvantage for some people.

Ciutat Vella on the map:

Ciutat Vella neighbourhoods on the map: La Seu, La Xerea, El Carmen, El Pilar (Velluters), El Mercat and Sant Francesc.

Valencia trendy area – L´Eixample

Neighbourhoods: Ruzafa, El Pla del Remei and Gran Vía.

• Valencia trendy area and the most fashionable district of Valencia. The Ruzafa neighbourhood is especially popular, which is being actively developed. Almost all commercial premises on the lower floors of the buildings are occupied. Many buildings have been restored and the streets are full of people. Housing here is expensive, both to buy and to rent. The price of housing here starts from € 160,000 – € 170,000. However, generally, prices start from € 200,000. The area is very close to the city centre of Valencia.
• The Gran Vía neighbourhood is full of beautiful buildings with traditional wrought iron balconies. This is a high-class neighbourhood, with straight and long streets. The main streets of Gran Vía and Reino de Valencia are avenues with large green areas. The houses here are high, however, they are not located as close to each other as in the Centro area, so the streets are very sunny.
• In these neighbourhoods it is easier to buy than to rent a property. The real estate here is of good quality. The apartments are large; however, you may have problems with parking. Since there are old-construction buildings here, the properties do not always have private parking.
• Pros: location; good infrastructure and transport; numerous shops, bars, restaurants, quality schools; beautiful buildings; very positive environment.
• Cons: the sea can only be reached by subway or by car; high price of housing; Although it is a quite lively tourist area, it is not as much as the Centro area.

L´Eixample on the map:

L´Eixample neighbourhoods on the map: Ruzafa, El Pla del Remei and Gran Vía.

Nice area to live in Valencia, Spain – Extramurs

Neighbourhoods: El Botànic, La Roqueta, La Petxina and Arrancapins.

• Here is the famous La Petxina sports complex.
• The most famous street in the Extramurs is the Gran Vía Fernando el Católico. It is a large avenue with a green area in the middle. The real estate market here is diverse: there are homes of both high category and economic. Although there are no very cheap homes here, you can find affordable options. In general, this district is cheaper than L’Eixample.
• Pros: housing for all tastes and budgets; Nice area to live.
• Cons: it is important to choose a good neighbourhood, since there are certain areas that it is better not to consider to buy a home. In these areas it will be very difficult to sell or rent a home.

Extramurs on the map:

Extramurs neighbourhoods on the map: El Botànic, La Roqueta, La Petxina and Arrancapins.

One of the best areas to live in Valencia with children –Campanar, Bioparc zoo area

Neighbourhoods: Campanar, Les Tendetes, El Calvari and Sant Pau.
Pros:

• Nearby there is a very large Carrefour supermarket.
• The Cabecera park and the Bioparc zoo are nearby (the perfect leisure for children: you can buy an annual pass for about 50 euros per person and, in this way, go whenever you want).
• The Turia gardens, an excellent place for walking and sports.
• The subway is close, about 15 minutes’ walk.
• Nearby is the large private hospital Nisa 9 de Octubre

Cons:

• Far from the sea: about 25 minutes by car.
• Away from the city centre: about 40 minutes on foot.

Campanar on the map:

Campanar neighbourhoods on the map: Campanar, Les Tendetes, El Calvari and Sant Pau.

Valencia area with affordable housing – La Zaidia

Neighbourhoods: Marxalenes, Morvedre, Trinitat, Tormos and Sant Antoni.

This area is located between Campanar and El Pla del Real. However, housing here is cheaper than in the mentioned districts. Here, you can find properties of different price categories. As a general rule, the properties that are closer to the Turia Gardens are more expensive. The Official School of Languages ​​of Valencia is in this district.

• Advantages: you can buy homes right next to the Turia Gardens, cheaper than in other areas. This area is similar to Extramurs.

La Zaidia on the map:

La Zaidia neighbourhoods on the map: Marxalenes, Morvedre, Trinitat, Tormos and Sant Antoni.

Valencia’s greenest district – El Pla del Real

Neighbourhoods: Exposició, Mestalla, Jaume Roig and Ciutat Universitària.

This area is located next to the large and beautiful Viveros park. In the area between Avenida Primado Reig and Avenida Blasco Ibáñez, around the German School of Valencia, there are very nice buildings with very spacious apartments, in which historically wealthy valencian families lived. These apartments are rarely rented and they are sold for very high prices.

Pros:

• This is an area with a well-developed infrastructure, excellent for living. It is a prestigious area, located very close to the city centre.
• Here there are two hospitals, one public – Hospital Clínic Universitari de València, and one private – Hospital Quirónsalud Valencia. In the same area, there are several faculties of the University of Valencia, many language schools and business schools. In addition, here is the Valencia CF stadium.
• There are 2 metro stations (8 minutes on foot), and the bus lines work perfectly. From here, you can reach the beach directly by bus.
• To the city centre – 7 minutes by car or 25 minutes on foot; to the beach – 15 minutes by car.
• This area is very green: here is the Jardines del Real or the Royal Gardens, the old Turia riverbed and the Monforte Gardens.

Cons:

• Very high rental and buying housing prices.
• The properties are not new-build; however, these are high-class properties. Generally, the buildings have concierge service.

El Pla del Real on the map:

Neighbourhoods of El Pla del Real on the map: Exposició, Mestalla, Jaume Roig and Ciutat Universitària.

Valencia district with cheap housing – L’Olivereta

Neighbourhoods: Nou Moles, Soternes, Tres Forques, La Fuensanta and La Llum.

This district is quite far from the city centre.

• This district is located just in front of the Campanar district, on the opposite side of the old Turia riverbed. However, these two districts are completely different. The housing in these areas is very cheap and of low quality. There are also many rentals at affordable prices.
• From here you can reach the city centre by bus and subway.

L’Olivereta on the map:

L´Olivereta neighbourhoods on the map: Nou Moles, Soternes, Tres Forques, La Fuensanta and La Llum.

District of Valencia – Patraix

Neighbourhoods: Patraix, Sant Isidre, Vara de Quart, Safranar and Favara.

The Patraix district is located far from the city centre. The real estate market is represented, mainly, by very old properties. However, relatively new properties can be found. The main disadvantage is that, the relatively new buildings, are located in the furthest area from the city centre, almost at the Valencia city limits.

Patraix on the map:

Patraix neighbourhoods on the map: Patraix, Sant Isidre, Vara de Quart, Safranar and Favara.

Valencia district with very cheap properties – Jesús

Neighbourhoods: La Raiosa, L’Hort de Senabre, La Creu Coberta, San Marcelino and Camí Real.

It is an area of ​​Valencia with low cost real estate. The only disadvantage is the distance of the city centre and the beach. Therefore, if you are looking for a cheap home in Valencia, near the beach, this area is not right for you. In this case, it would be better to consider areas such as: Algirós and Marritim Serreria.

Jesus on the map:

Neighbourhoods of Jesús on the map: La Raiosa, L’Hort de Senabre, La Creu Coberta, San Marcelino and Camí Real.

One of the best areas of Valencia to live – Quatre Carreres

Neighbourhoods: Monteolivete, En Corts, Malilla, Fuente de San Luis, Na Rovella, La Punta and City of Arts and Sciences.

The best properties are located in the neighbourhood of City of Arts and Sciences. There, you will find many closed residential complexes with swimming pool, as well as a wide range of new-build propeties. The area is right in front of the famous City of Arts and Sciences of Valencia.

• It is an excellent area to live, with high quality housing and good atmosphere.
• Nearby, there is the Gulliver Park and the City of Arts and Sciences.
• Also, a short distance away is the large El Saler shopping centre, and across the river, El Corte Inglés and the Aqua shopping centres.
• The Monteolivete neighbourhood borders the Eixample neighbourhood (just across Peris and Valero avenue). However, housing here is cheaper. This is a good option for those who wish to live in the Eixample area, but do not yet have the financial capacity to do so.
• In this district, this year, the Parque Central, a large park for pleasant walks, with a botanical area. It is brand new, currently it has just been planted, so in a couple of years it will become a beautiful place.

Cons:

• Quite far from the city centre on foot; to the beach, it can only be reached by car or by public transport (with transfers).

Quatre Carreres on the map:

Quatre Carreres neighbourhoods on the map: Monteolivete, En Corts, Malilla, Fuente de San Luis, Na Rovella, La Punta and Ciudad de las Artes y Las Ciencias.

Valencia district near the sea with affordable housing – Poblats Maritims

Neighbourhoods: El Grao, Cabañal-Cañamelar, Malvarrosa, Beteró and Nazaret

• The best area to buy properties in this district is El Grao, on Avenida del Puerto. The real estate sector here is very diverse, there are both expensive and economic properties. A great advantage: all homes, regardless its price, are within walking distance of the beach. Another advantage is the good transport connections: there are metro and buses.
• It is better to avoid the Nazaret neighbourhood, for several reasons: it is located far away from the city centre.
• If you decide to buy a property in the Malvarrosa district, choose the area where you are going to buy the home, carefully: there are many unfavourable streets here.

Poblats Maritims on the map:

Poblats Maritims neighbourhoods on the map: El Grao, Cabañal-Cañamelar, Malvarrosa, Beteró and Nazaret.

Good area of ​​Valencia to live and invest – Camins al Grau

Neighbourhoods: Ayora, Albors, La Creu del Grau, Camí Fondo and Penya-Roja.

• Very good properties can be found in the Camins al Grau area, next to the old Turia riverbed, in the Penya Roja neighbourhood. The most expensive area of ​​Camins al Grau is the Paseo de la Alameda, located right next to the old Turia riverbed. The windows of many apartments overlook the green area of ​​the old Turia riverbed. A little further from the old Turia riverbed, there are located the cheapest houses.
• In the Aiora neighbourhood, housing prices start at € 100,000. It is a student area, so many people buy apartments here in order to rent them to students.
• There are metro and buses.
• The most famous streets (they extend almost parallel to each other): the Avenida del Puerto, with more affordable housing, and the Avenida de Francia, with more expensive housing.

Camins al Grau on the map:

Neighbourhoods of Camins al Grau on the map: Ayora, Albors, La Creu del Grau, Camí Fondo and Penya-Roja.

Student area of Valencia for investments – Algirós

Neighbourhoods: L’illa Perduda, Ciutat Jardí, Amistat, La Bega Baixa and La Carrasca.

• Algirós is a student area of Valencia, especially when it comes to the neighbourhoods of Amistat, Ciutat Jardi and L´illa Perduda. The cheapest houses in Algirós are located in the L´illa Perduda area. Here, you can find properties for sale from € 100,000, and even a little less. The real estate market is represented mainly by old-construction houses; however, new-build houses can also be found.
• Regarding the population, both native Valencians and foreign people live here. The latter usually buy apartments in this area, with the purpose of renting them. Although the rental prices are not very high, thanks to the high demand, good and stable profits can be obtained.
• In this district is the famous private hospital Casa La Salud, chosen by many foreigners to give birth.
• In this district, in its limits, is the Polytechnic University of Valencia and several faculties of the University of Valencia.

Algirós on the map:

Algirós neighbourhoods on the map: L’Illa Perduda, Ciutat Jardí, Amistat, La Bega Baixa and La Carrasca.

Quiet area to live in Valencia – Benimaclet

Neighbourhoods: Benimaclet and Camí de Vera.

• Nice area to live, with an excellent infrastructure.
• Housing here is relatively cheap, but more expensive than, for example, in L´illa Perduda. Housing prices depend on the state in which the house is located, the year of construction, etc. Here, many Spaniards live, as well as foreign students. There are many bars and restaurants with affordable prices, as well as local shops.
• The area is very quiet.

Benimaclet on the map:

Benimaclet neighbourhoods on the map: Benimaclet and Camí de Vera.

Valencia district to buy a new-build home – Rascanya

Neighbourhoods: Els Orriols, Torrefiel and Sant Llorenç.

This district is very diverse. Here, in the neighbourhood of Sant Llorenç, there is an excellent area to buy a house: the Avenida Alfahuir.

• The real estate supply includes excellent new-built homes, in gated residential complexes with swimming pool, tennis courts and 24-hour surveillance. Here, there are also older properties, but also of very good quality.
• Near the area is a large park, a municipal sports centre with a large swimming pool and a football stadium.
• In this area there are many bars, restaurants and the Arena shopping centre with a Carrefour supermarket.
• The subway is a 5 minutes’ walk; The city centre: 10 minutes by car or 40 minutes on foot.
• The beach can be reached by car in 20 minutes.
• The Quirón private hospital is 5-10 minutes from here.

In the Rascanya area, there are neighbourhoods with very affordable housing: Orriols and Torrefiel. For this reason, these areas are so cheap. Together with the Nazaret area, these are the least recommended neighbourhoods for housing purchases.

Rascanya on the map:

Rascanya neighbourhoods on the map: Els Orriols, Torrefiel and Sant Llorenç.

Promising area of ​​Valencia – Benicalap

Neighbourhoods: Benicalap and Ciutat Fallera.

• This district is very far from the centre and the beach.
• There are very good new-build homes, however, many areas are still being built. The district has a very poorly developed infrastructure: there are almost no bars and restaurants here. The same can be said about transport: here there is no subway, only buses. Besides, it is not recommended to buy a home here in order to rent it later. However, this area can be considered for living, if for you the aforementioned disadvantages do not really matter.

Benicalap on the map:

Benicalap neighbourhoods on the map: Benicalap and Ciutat Fallera.

Nice district of Valencia to live with the whole family – Pobles de l`Oest

Neighbourhoods: Benimámet and Beniferri

• The most interesting neighbourhood, to buy a property in Pobles de l`Oest, is Beniferri. The neighbourhood is far from the city centre, but it crosses the Cortes Valencianas avenue, in which there are apartments and houses in new residential complexes.
• This area is interesting for those whose preferences do not include living near the sea or the downtown, but, at the same time, they want to live in a high quality home, in an excellent residential complex. In addition, it is ideal for those who wish to enroll their children in good public schools, in the cities of Betera or La Cañada. As, for example, the Mas Camarena Bilingual Educational Complex, the British College La Cañada or the El Plantío International College.

Pobles de l`Oest on the map:

Pobles de l`Oest neighbourhoods on the map: Benimámet and Beniferri.

District of Valencia – Poblados del Norte

Neighbourhoods: Benifaraig, Pueblo Nuevo, Carpesa, Casas de Barcena, Mahuella, Masarrojos and Borboto.

It is an area that consists of several towns (nowadays considered neighbourhoods), annexed to Valencia in 1888 – 1900. Although, officially this area is part of Valencia, it is very far from the city centre and the properties here are usually not appealing (mainly, they are rural houses that are not in good condition). In addition, there is a lot of undeveloped area here, so infrastructure and transportation are poorly developed.

Poblados del Norte on the map:

District of Valencia – Poblados del Sur

Neighbourhoods: Horno de Alcedo, Castellar-Oliveral, Pinedo, El Saler, El Palmar, El Perellonet, La Torre and Faitanar.

Everything we have said about Poblados del Norte can also be attributed to the area of ​​Poblados del Sur. The populations belonging to this area became part of Valencia in 1877. The area represents completely or mostly rural areas.

Poblados del Sur on the map:

Good area near the beach to live in Valencia – La Patacona (Alboraya)

In this article about the districts of Valencia, we have included one of the municipalities of Valencia since there is a very good supply of homes. In addition, this area is very popular among property buyers.

La Patacona is an area located in Alboraya, a municipality of Valencia. This area is chosen mainly, by foreigners with a medium-high budget, who want to live on the beachfront.

Pros:

• The area is located right on the beachfront.
• New and closed residential complexes with swimming pool and 24-hour surveillance.
• Good offer of terraced houses.
• Numerous restaurants on the beach.
• La Patacona beach borders La Malvarrosa beach, where there is a tram stop.

Cons:

• There is no metro.
• Far from the city centre: 20 minutes by car.
• There are no large parks.
• Far from shopping centres and large supermarkets; You have to go by car.
• High housing prices.

La Patacona on the map:

Table: price of the square meter in the neighbourhoods of Valencia in 2019 (according to the Idealista web, August 2019)

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