Valencia Neighborhoods & District Guide — 19 Districts, 87 Neighborhoods
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Valencia is organized into19 districts and 87 official neighborhoods (barrios).
This index hub is your quick, skimmable map to every district and its neighborhoods, each linking to a deeper Neighborhood Spotlight. Use it to compare areas by vibe, housing style, walkability, green space, and proximity to schools, the Turia Garden, beaches, and transit. When you’re ready, I can help you shortlist streets and buildings that match your lifestyle, not just the postcard shots.
Ciutat Vella (Old Town)
Valencia’s historic core: Gothic gems, bustling markets, café plazas, and a lively day‑to‑night rhythm. Ultra‑walkable, atmospheric, and central.
La Seu — Cathedral quarter; history at every turn.
La Xerea — Museums, palaces, calmer streets.
El Carme — Medieval lanes, street art, nightlife.
El Pilar — Local life by the old walls.
El Mercat — Mercado Central at your doorstep.
Sant Francesc — Shopping boulevards, transport hubs.
Eixample (Ensanche)
Elegant grid of modernista buildings, boutiques, and gourmet dining. Spacious apartments, elevators, and polished city living.
Russafa (Ruzafa) — Creative, foodie, nightlife energy.
El Pla del Remei — Luxury retail and grand flats.
Gran Via — Leafy boulevards, family‑friendly elegance.
Extramurs
Just outside the old walls: authentic local life, strong transport, and good value near the Turia Garden and train stations.
El Botànic — Botanical Garden, culture, and calm.
La Roqueta — Practical centrality by Estació del Nord.
La Petxina — Turia‑side, outdoorsy, everyday conveniences.
Arrancapins — Residential, transit‑rich, family‑oriented.
Campanar
Village heart + modern edges. Family amenities, shopping clusters, and easy access to parks and healthcare.
Campanar — Historic plaza and neighborhood bars.
Les Tendetes — Residential blocks at good value.
El Calvari — Traditional streets, improving stock.
Sant Pau — Newer builds, hospitals, family‑friendly.
La Saïdia
North of the Turia: parks, community vibe, and quick access to Old Town without the tourist density.
Marxalenes — Park‑side living for families.
Morvedre — Historic edges, growing foodie scene.
Trinitat — By Viveros; calm, green, convenient.
Tormos — Residential with everyday services.
Sant Antoni — Classic blocks, strong value.
El Pla del Real
Leafy, elegant, and academic: Viveros Gardens, university faculties, and the Mestalla stadium.
Exposició — Cultural venues and green space.
Mestalla — Stadium buzz with calm side streets.
Jaume Roig — Upscale, quiet, family‑friendly.
Ciutat Universitària — Faculties, tram, student life.
L’Olivereta
Practical housing on the west side with direct Turia access. Local, affordable, and family‑forward.
Nou Moles — Near the river, playgrounds, services.
Soternes — Local vibe, budget‑friendly options.
Tres Forques — Community squares and markets.
La Fontsanta — Quieter, suburban feel.
La Llum — Compact housing, everyday convenience.
Patraix
Ex‑village character with narrow lanes and plazas. Solid transport, authentic, and affordable.
Patraix — Village center energy.
Sant Isidre — Residential with suburban edges.
Vara de Quart — Transport links, value housing.
Safranar — Family‑friendly; improving dining.
Favara — Quiet blocks, local shops.
Jesús
South of center: local flavor, practical budgets, quick metro access, and community life.
La Raiosa — Compact and well‑connected.
L’Hort de Senabre — Village‑like pockets, affordable.
La Creu Coberta — Residential with services.
Sant Marcel·lí — Green spaces and calm streets.
Camí Real — Historic axis, practical links.
Quatre Carreres
Large, varied district south of the Turia, home to the City of Arts & Sciences and major parks. Modern comforts and strong transit.
Mont Olivet (Monteolivete) — Classic streets by the river.
En Corts — Traditional vibe, emerging food scene.
Malilla — New builds + huge park; family favorite.
Font de Sant Lluís — Sports facilities, residential.
Na Rovella — Local life and good services.
La Punta — Low‑rise, near huerta edges.
Ciutat de les Arts i les Ciències — Iconic architecture, modern living.
Poblats Marítims (Maritime Districts)
Seaside soul: colorful fisherman houses, promenades, and creative revival along the coast.
El Grau — Portside dining and services.
El Cabanyal – El Canyamelar — Historic grid, vibrant culture.
Malva‑rosa — Beachfront lifestyle and wide sands.
Beteró — Residential pockets and sports hubs.
Natzaret — Near new waterfront projects.
Camins al Grau
Center‑to‑sea connector with strong transit, bike lanes, and practical residential options.
Aiora (Ayora) — Garden squares; family‑friendly.
Albors — Easy metro, everyday convenience.
La Creu del Grau — Near port corridors; practical.
Camí Fondo — Straight‑shot routes across the city.
Penya‑Roja — Newer towers by the riverbed.
Algirós
Universities, Turia‑side living, and village‑like pockets with student energy and family appeal.
L’Illa Perduda — Close‑knit community vibe.
Ciutat Jardí — Leafy calm and cafés.
L’Amistat — Family‑friendly and affordable.
La Bega Baixa — Quiet residential streets.
La Carrasca — Student‑dense; campus‑adjacent.
Benimaclet
Bohemian village within the city: music, street art, and multicultural community near the universities.
Benimaclet — Village square, indie culture.
Camí de Vera — Campus‑side, student‑friendly.
Rascanya
Up‑and‑coming north of the Turia: affordable, practical, and well connected with growing amenities.
Orriols — Shopping center and multicultural energy.
Torrefiel — Budget‑friendly with strong transit.
Sant Llorenç — Newer builds, family‑oriented.
Benicalap
Tradition meets expansion: parks, sports, and family housing at friendlier price points.
Benicalap — Community core, green areas.
Ciutat Fallera — Where Fallas monuments are made.
Pobles del Nord (Northern Villages)
Absorbed villages with plazas, huerta views, and strong traditions—quiet living with city access.
Benifaraig — Narrow streets, fields at the edge.
Poble Nou — Traditional houses and plazas.
Carpesa — Small, calm, close to orchards.
Cases de Bàrcena — Tiny enclave; village identity.
Mahuella — Ultra‑small and peaceful.
Masarrojos — Historic charm meets suburban edge.
Borbotó — Farming roots and quiet living.
Pobles de l’Oest (Western Villages)
Two villages on the west side with metro convenience and a suburban‑rural rhythm.
Poblats del Sud (Southern Villages)
Between city and Albufera: dunes, rice fields, and villages with legendary paella and sunset rituals.
Forn d’Alcedo — Traditional village core and plazas.
Castellar‑Oliveral — Twin‑village feel; close community.
Pinedo — Gateway to beaches and seafood.
El Saler — Dunes, pines, and wild beaches.
El Palmar — On the lagoon; iconic paella.
El Perellonet — Broad sands; second‑home vibe.
La Torre — Semi‑rural streets near the huerta.
Faitanar — Smallest and quietest; ultra‑local.
Need help choosing? Share your wish list (budget, commute, schools, noise tolerance, pets, elevator needs), and I’ll craft a short list of streets and buildings that fit—then guide you through visits, paperwork, and settling in.— Amanda Chigbrow, LaVidalencia Relocation Services
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