Pla del Remei
L'Eixample's premium shopping and dining strip between Colon and Mercado de Colon
Living in Pla del Remei
Pla del Remei is the small but mighty premium pocket of L'Eixample, wedged between Calle Colon, Gran Via Marques del Turia and Calle Cirilo Amoros. Mercado de Colon (1916, Modernista) anchors its centre and the surrounding blocks hold the densest concentration of boutique fashion, jewellers, fine dining and notarial offices in the city.
Residentially it is mostly elegant period buildings, many with original wrought-iron balconies, tile floors and 3-3.5 metre ceilings. The streets are tidy, well-lit and have the quietest residential feel of any central barrio after 10pm. In 2026, a renovated 2-bed runs 1,300 to 1,900 euros depending on the building and street.
Transport is excellent. Colon metro (L3, L5, L7, L9) is on the doorstep and you are 8 minutes walking from Xativa station for the cercanias to the airport or the beach. The Turia gardens are a 6-minute walk north. Most residents do not own cars - everything central is reachable on foot.
Trade-offs: this is not a young social scene. Bars close earlier than in Ruzafa, you will not find brunch culture on every corner, and the demographic skews older and Spanish. But for buyers and long-term renters who prioritise quality of building, safety and an easy walk to the best of Valencia, Pla del Remei is the best central choice.
Where it sits on the map
What to Expect
Pros
- Best-quality period housing stock in central Valencia
- Walk to Colon shopping, Mercado de Colon, Turia gardens in under 10 min
- Colon metro (L3/L5/L7/L9) is a 1-minute walk
- Very low street noise after evening hours
- Excellent fine-dining concentration
Cons
- Highest rents in central Valencia after Gran Via
- Quiet on weekends - not the place for nightlife
- Few independent or budget dining options
- Older buildings sometimes lack lifts or modern wiring
Typical Properties in Pla del Remei
Local Amenities
Shopping
Mercado de Colon, designer boutiques along Cirilo Amoros and Sorni
Dining
Dense concentration of fine-dining restaurants and wine bars
Transport
Colon metro (L3/L5/L7/L9), Xativa cercanias 8 min walk
Parks
Turia Gardens 6 min walk, Parterre and Glorieta nearby
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