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Algir\u00f3s is a district in Valencia, deriving its name from the Arabic term Al-Zur\u00fbb, meaning “the channel.” This name refers to the Mestalla ditch, which runs irregularly from the Jardines del Real to the town of Cabanyal. It is also known as Cam\u00ed del Cabanyal. Algir\u00f3s is one of the significant ditches mentioned in the Llibre de Repartiment, a historical record documenting land donations in the Kingdom of Valencia after its conquest by Jaime I.<\/p>\n
Unlike other neighborhoods in Valencia, Algir\u00f3s did not originate from an existing populated center. Instead, it developed as the city expanded eastwards towards the orchards. Alongside the ditch of Algir\u00f3s, there existed a medieval path with the same name, known as Camino de Algir\u00f3s. This path began from the Turia River’s riverbed, near the current Puente de la Exposici\u00f3n, and meandered through numerous bends until reaching Cabanyal, near the old train station of the district.<\/p>\n
In the 18th century, a priest named Father Tosca referred to the road to Algir\u00f3s as the “camino Nuevo” or New Road. He considered it more modern than the Camino Viejo del Grao (Old Road of Grao) and the Camino Hondo del Grao (Deep Road of Grao). Interestingly, it was also called the “camino Viejo del Cabanyal” or Old Road of Cabanyal, even though the road to Cabanyal, located further north, was established later.<\/p>\n
Algir\u00f3s is currently bordered by Alboraya to the north, Poblados Mar\u00edtimos to the east, Camins al Grau to the south, and Benimaclet and El Pla del Real to the west. It comprises five neighborhoods: L’illa Perduda<\/strong>, Ciutat Jard\u00ed<\/strong>, Amistat<\/strong>, La Vega Baixa<\/strong>, and La Carrasca<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Benefits<\/strong>:<\/p>\n Drawbacks<\/strong>:<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.19.3″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#2f9a64″ width=”100%” custom_margin=”2em||||false|false” custom_padding=”1em|1em|1em|1em|true|true” box_shadow_style=”preset4″ box_shadow_color=”#f7c621″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#FFFFFF” global_colors_info=”{}”]Algir\u00f3s presents a balanced blend of residential tranquility and vibrant student life. With its proximity to universities, green spaces, and lively streets filled with shops and cafes, this district offers a diverse and energetic atmosphere for both students and residents.[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Discover the district of Algir\u00f3s in Valencia, with its Arabic origins and historical significance. Explore the diverse neighborhoods, enjoy green spaces like Jardines del Real, and experience the convenience of its location.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":215195,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[32,2460],"tags":[2385,2390,2386,2389,1344,2353,2387,2388,2392,2391,1393,43],"class_list":["post-227538","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-valencia","category-valencia-city-neighbourhoods","tag-algiros","tag-amistat","tag-arabic-origins","tag-ciutat-jardi","tag-cultural-heritage","tag-historical-district","tag-jardines-del-real","tag-lilla-perduda","tag-la-carrasca","tag-la-vega-baixa","tag-neighborhoods","tag-valencia"],"yoast_head":"\n\n
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