Been here two months. I live in Montolivet, which is just below Rusafa. I walk through Rusafa every day on my way to the center of the town. I am also about a 15 minute walk from the city of arts and sciences. I would like to be a bit closer to the center, but this is affordable and I get my exercise from walking every day. :)

@CloserToHappy

6 ай бұрын

I’m jealous. I think that during high season you will be really glad to be in Montolivet! I also really love walking everywhere so it would be good for us. How are you liking it overall so far?

@ivanhannel

6 ай бұрын

What do you think about that area for a family of three (me, wife, 11 year old + 45lb dog)?

@CloserToHappy

6 ай бұрын

@@ivanhannel @jimchadwick2738 what do you think?

@ivanhannel

6 ай бұрын

@@CloserToHappy You guys seem so fun and happy doing your videos and living life in Valencia. Do you have like a Facebook Group or other platform (e.g., website)? Thanks!!

@CloserToHappy

6 ай бұрын

@@ivanhannel you’re very kind. We kind of do have fun doing this! We have a FB group but I’m the worst at posting there. Maybe I’ll pick that ball up, appreciate the encouragement

I do agree about the washer and dryer. I also want a dishwasher. Ha ha.

@CloserToHappy

7 күн бұрын

@@jenniferbennett3194 don’t forget the “American fridge” 🤗

We are seriously considering moving to Valencia, and this video is extremely helpful, thank you!

Many thanks! We moved to Patraix about four years ago now. (Sorry to hear about your mother). Some comments from someone who has lived here, full time, for four years: - El Carmen: Yes, very "artsy", but many people move out due to the amount of tourists. Smaller, costlier apartments, too. Great to visit! - Plumbing: Sewage smells are really all around the city, especially when it's hot. - "Eixample": See El Carmen. - "Festivals"??? Fallas is crazy everywhere! If you are concerned about the city burning down, and fireworks all day, avoid being in the city for the 1st half of March. Small children and dogs should be taken outside the city at this time. You can limit the noise if you avoid living next to a "Casal" - these are the groups that have year-round events for Fallas. (For example, last weekend, our local Casal had a DJ playing music until 5am just across the street from us). - Ruzafa: Very trendy, gentrified neighborhood. A great park (Parque Centrale). Note that it's been on the "up and up" for 10 years now, and is one of the more expensive and English-speaking neighborhoods. - "Taste of America": Very expensive, but some hard to find American food items (e.g., hot sauces). - La Xerea: We have maybe walked thru, but not enough to say. We'll check it out! - Cabañal: Very trendy, and yes - right by the water. The Malvarossa and Patacona beaches are cheaper and less touristy. There are buses and metros that are very good to get to the beach and elsewhere. (At night, many pickpockets and scammers - very little physical violence, and no guns). - Puçol: Beautiful little town with some guarded communities, too. Would require a car there, but could take the commuter train from Puçol to visit Valencia. (There are many towns like this around Valencia and Spain). - Spanish: The focus here is for people to learn Valencian (the local language) more than English. Even younger people don't speak English much. - Benimaclet: a College area with easy metro access to the city center (two stops from Colon), the Malvarossa beach (3-4 stops). For younger people who want to go to school and share apartments, it would be ideal. The 10 bus starts in Benimaclet, cuts thru Mestalla, the city center, then Plaza España, and to the train stations. - Mestalla: That's where the local La Liga football team plays. Gets really, really busy during games. - Bikes: The "Venibici" (bike share) is about 33 euros per YEAR! - City of Arts and Sciences: modern, pretty area. The 99 bus can take you right to the beach from there, too. Very touristy and more expensive. During Fallas, they have fireworks every midnight. - Hills: one advantage of a flat city like Valencia is it's very walkable at most ages. - Idealista: many of the listings are fake, but it is meant to give people an idea about properties and costs per area. ¡Disfruta!

@CloserToHappy

Ай бұрын

Simply amazing input, we can’t thank you enough. I know someone who moved to Pucol and loves it! What a wealth of information here. Much gratitude, so glad you’re happy in Valencia. Note: there’s a couple who sell Mexican food ingredients in the Ruzafa Market if you’re missing Mexican. I bought chilis from them to make my own salsa.

Thanks for making this video! We're planning to move in September and have been researching different areas. Your video gave us a great impression of the city. It seems like there's so much to do in terms of cultural events, diversity, and entertainment options. Plus, there are plenty of beautiful parks to enjoy. We want to live within walking distance of our favorite activities since we're ditching the car. That way, we can easily access the things we love without relying on transportation. I'm thrilled that I've completed four years of Spanish lessons and hope to communicate with most Spaniards. Good luck and keep up the great work!

Thank you for this information. I really enjoy watching your videos!

@CloserToHappy

6 ай бұрын

I'm so glad!

Really enjoyed this overview! Transparent and clear. Love the spark and charm between you two as well. Looking on making a new home in Valencia, so this helps immensely! Thank you!

@CloserToHappy

3 ай бұрын

You are very kind! We’ll be back (unfortunately just for a visit) in a few weeks and will share more of what we’ve learned.

We were there for the festival last month, and yes it is very noisy but we just loved it.

@CloserToHappy

3 ай бұрын

We were supposed to be there for Fallas. So sad we missed it!

We're moving on April 18th from Oregon. Love the videos! Gracias por todo

@CloserToHappy

6 ай бұрын

How exciting!! Do you know where you’ll be living? I’m so envious. Report back please!

@AthenatheHun

6 ай бұрын

@@CloserToHappy will do! We'll share the adventure. Our and yours! When is your target to move?

@ivanhannel

6 ай бұрын

We are planning on moving near the end of summer from San Francisco to Valencia. It’s me, my wife, and our 11 year old son and dog. We prefer a slightly quieter environment. Prefer no sewage smells, LOL. Any good neighborhoods to consider? Cost range for a 3 bedroom 110m+ apartment. What were the other ways to identify properties with legitimacy as you mentioned?

@AthenatheHun

6 ай бұрын

@@ivanhannel we traveled a few areas just outside of Valencia, Silla is lovely and took us about 14 minutes to get into the train station next to the bull fighting ring. Burjassot was great and a very quick metro into the city. El Botánico, also lovely. We're moving from southern oregon.

@CloserToHappy

6 ай бұрын

@@ivanhannel I’ll share those once I can find my notes. In the meantime this just popped into my email www.idealista.com/inmueble/103846815/

Bear in mind that It gets very noisy during Las Fallas. So if you get upset by noise, choose a building w/o comisión fallera, because they are open literally all night long. New apartment blocks are being built up near the new La Fe hospital.

@CloserToHappy

6 ай бұрын

Boy oh boy have we been warned about the noise during Las Fallas! But what a party!! We'll check out the apartments near the hospital, thanks for the tip!

@REVALENCIASPAIN

6 ай бұрын

​@CloserToHappy was just at those new units being built 3 weeks ago. The buildings are nice and going up everywhere. Super wide sidewalks and great bike lanes but also way away from everything, no metro (yet?) Unless you walk to the tram stop 15 minutes and that only goes to Russafa. For a purchase and wait that area may be good, but far from ready imo. Just too far from everything.

Have you guys made the move to Valencia now? Where did you end up? I am Anglo-American and I lived in SoCal (Carlsbad & San Diego) for 20 years and now back in UK :( Am trying to encourage my husband to move to Valencia! We stayed at Hotel Las Arenas near to El Cabaynal and loved the Michelin starred tapas bar near there. Miss SoCal, so Valencia seems like a good alternative!

@CloserToHappy

2 ай бұрын

Hi! We haven’t made the move yet, have had some happy events occur that have delayed us. However we’re currently in Spain scouting and will be in Valencia in a week to met with tax attorneys, etc. have been in Spain for a few weeks and forgot how very much we love it here.

Hi! This video was posted two months ago. Any updates on your travels or plans yet?

@CloserToHappy

3 ай бұрын

Hi. So many delays on the move so we’re heading back to spend time in a few weeks!

Thank you for the informative and fun video! We are retired educators looking to move to Valencia. I grew up in LA (three careers there) and we lived in Valencia, among other SoCal areas. Spain seems to offer a walkable and affordable lifstyle. Question: do you plan on renting long term, or will you buy? I ask bc we are asking ourselfs the question. Thanks! Gracias! Dean & Cindy

@CloserToHappy

5 ай бұрын

Hi Dean. We're planning to rent initially until we find our perfect neighborhood, it's really hard to tell if you vibe with a place until you've spent some time there, there are so many variables. Spain does offer a walkable and affordable lifestyle, depending on where you live, of course. We simply love Valencia!

@DeanRamser

5 ай бұрын

@@CloserToHappy Thank you for the response!

Hello, my name is Rick. Patricia my wife and I lived in Valencia for 8 months in 2023. After fully understanding how the wealth tax works, we decided to come back to the US. We're you able to figure out the overall tax situation? If not, I'd be happy to share my findings with you. I did hire specialized tax attorneys in Valencia who were very clear and helpful.

That is why Valencia has so many orange trees, it was to disguise the sewage smell.

@CloserToHappy

3 ай бұрын

😂is that true?

Can you let me know what being in Valencia would be like in March?

@CloserToHappy

3 ай бұрын

I haven't been in Valencia in March, so can't answer that but from my research it appears that it's on average mid-60 degree F. Which sounds glorious to me!

It’s not ocean in Spain it sea big diference

@CloserToHappy

3 ай бұрын

Good point!

@anacasanova7350

2 ай бұрын

España está bañada por el mar Mediterráneo, al Este, el Mar Cantábrico al Norte y el Atlántico al NorOeste y Sudoeste.😊

What's the name of your facebook group ? thank you!

What are the prices for one bedroom apartment?

@CloserToHappy

6 ай бұрын

Hi there. The prices range wildly depending on neighborhood and size. Impossible to answer!

@REVALENCIASPAIN

6 ай бұрын

Depends where you want to find it but you can find 1 bedroom pisos in great areas from about €750 to €1200.