Nou Moles - A Valencian Neighborhood

🏙️ Nou Moles — Valencia’s “Nine Millstones” Neighborhood 🇪🇸

Welcome to Nou Moles, a historic yet down-to-earth neighborhood in Valencia’s L’Olivereta district. Just west of the city center, it blends local authenticity, easy access to the Turia Gardens, and a touch of Valencia’s industrial past.

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📍 Location & Boundaries

• District: L’Olivereta

• Postal Code: 46018

• Coordinates: 39.471° N, -0.398° W

• Borders:

• North: Sant Pau

• East: La Petxina & Arrancapins

• South: Tres Forques

• West: Soternes

🧭 Only about 2 km from Valencia’s historic heart — a quick walk or metro ride to downtown.

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🕰️ History

• Name meaning: “Nou Moles” = Nine Millstones (Valencian).

• Originates from an old flour mill with nine grinding stones, powered by the Acequia de Favara — a canal from Valencia’s Islamic-era irrigation system.

• In 1908, architect Vicente Rodríguez Martín built the Nou Moles Electric Power Station, marking a key industrial shift.

• Transformed during the mid-20th century from farmland and factories to a residential district, especially during the 1960s–1980s urban expansion.

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🌆 Urban Character

• Population: ≈ 26,000 residents

• Housing: mid-rise buildings (4–6 stories)

• Style: modest, practical, community-focused

• Access: excellent public transport, walkable to the Turia river park

🏘️ Expect everyday city life — friendly cafés, corner bakeries, and neighbors chatting on benches.

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🌳 Parks & Amenities

• Plaza de Nou Moles: small park with playgrounds, dog zone, and bike stands

• New sports complex: pool, gym, and multi-use sports hall on the site of the old “Marcol” pavilion

• Public health center and several schools nearby

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💶 Real Estate & Development

• Affordable alternative to central districts

• Popular with young families and first-time buyers

• Ongoing urban renewal projects improving streets and housing

• Seen as an emerging area with solid long-term value

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🌇 Lifestyle & Atmosphere

Nou Moles feels authentic, local, and family-friendly.

You’ll find:

☕ Cozy bars with menú del día lunches

🛒 Walkable shops and services

👨‍👩‍👧 Evening strolls and kids playing in plazas

🌆 Quieter nights than Ruzafa or El Carmen

It’s a balanced neighborhood — urban but relaxed, affordable yet close to everything.

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🗺️ Map View

Located west of the city center, near the Jardín del Turia and the Central Park corridor.

(Interactive maps available on Google Maps or Mapcarta — coordinates: 39.471 N, -0.398 W)

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