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Campanar Neighbourhood

Updated by Suitcase in SPAIN June 2023 Back to The Origins and Brief Histories of Valencia Districts article Campanar Campanar, a well-preserved town filled with nostalgia, has a rich history and various theories surrounding its name. One theory suggests that the name...

Algirós Neighbourhood

Updated by Suitcase in SPAIN June 2023 Back to The Origins and Brief Histories of Valencia Districts article Algirós Algirós is a district in Valencia, deriving its name from the Arabic term Al-Zurûb, meaning “the channel.” This name refers to the Mestalla...

Quatre Carreres Neighbourhood

Updated by Suitcase in SPAIN June 2023 Back to The Origins and Brief Histories of Valencia Districts article Quatre Carreres The district of Quatre Carreres derives its name from the four main roads that entered the Cap i Casal (an old name for Valencia). These roads...

Poblats Marítims Neighbourhood

Updated by Suitcase in SPAIN June 2023 Back to The Origins and Brief Histories of Valencia Districts article Poblats Marítims The Poblats Marítims district, also known as Poblados Marítimos, is a captivating area in Valencia, Spain, characterized by its strong...

Monte Naranco

Monte Naranco (Mount Naranco) is home to two World Heritage sites and a 35 meter tall statue of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. We were lucky to be driven to the top of Monte Naranco, where, after a short walk, we were greeted by a giant statue of The Sacred Heart of...