Living in Godella, Valencia: for families looking for tranquillity and luxury

Godella brings together many of the things families usually look for when they move to Valencia and start searching for a home: detached villas, large plots, privacy and some of the most interesting private and international schools practically next door.

Its location also makes daily life much easier. Godella has its own shops, restaurants and services, the city of Valencia is close by and, for weekend plans, Heron City is just a short drive away, with play areas for children and a wide choice of restaurants and cafés.

But the real attraction is the houses. Campolivar lets you live in a detached home, enjoy your own garden and pool and much more privacy, while staying very close to Valencia.

Campolivar: the area of Godella to know if you are looking for a villa

When you talk about premium homes in Godella, you inevitably end up talking about Campolivar. Monserrate includes it among the main residential estates around Valencia and highlights its large villas, generous plots and quiet atmosphere.

It is also an area with a strong property identity. There is no single type of house here.

From large traditional villas to contemporary homes

In Campolivar you will find properties built in different periods: Mediterranean-style villas with mature gardens, newly built semi-detached houses and homes that are ideal for a full renovation. There are also exclusive new-build designer villas.

This variety means that two buyers interested in the same area may be looking for completely different properties.

The plot matters as much as the house

When you visit a luxury home in Campolivar, it is worth paying special attention to how the plot is used.

The orientation of the pool and garden, the privacy from neighbouring houses, the existing trees and plants, or the distance between the house and the street can completely change how it feels to live there.

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Schools in Campolivar: one of the main attractions for families

The choice of schools is one of the things that most interests families considering Campolivar as a place to live.

The reason is simple: several private and international schools are located within the area itself or just a few minutes away, which is especially convenient when the school run is part of your daily routine.

English School Los Olivos: British education inside Campolivar

English School Los Olivos has been operating in Valencia since 1976 and teaches pupils aged 3 to 18.

The school follows the British education system and uses English as the everyday language of learning from nursery onwards.

Its facilities are organised by age group. The Primary building has classrooms, a dining hall with its own kitchen, a playground, outdoor play areas, shared spaces and a sports area. Secondary adds a library, a laboratory, playgrounds and dedicated sports areas.

Edelweiss School: 15,000 m² of gardens and outdoor learning

Edelweiss School teaches children from the age of 2 up to the end of secondary school (Bachillerato). English plays a strong role throughout all stages of its educational programme.

One of its main distinguishing features is its setting. The school has 15,000 m² of gardens and outdoor playgrounds, which are part of the pupils’ daily activities.

The school sums up this philosophy as using nature as part of the learning process.

In addition to these green spaces, there are six football and basketball courts, an outdoor swimming pool and a vegetable garden looked after by the pupils themselves.

The school also has a dining hall with its own kitchen and a school bus service with several routes across Valencia.

Cambridge House: innovation, art and sport in nearby Rocafort

A few minutes from Campolivar, in the residential estate of Santa Bárbara in Rocafort, you will find Cambridge House British International School.

The school follows the British system and its campus stands out for the variety of its spaces. It has laboratories, a library, an IT room, music and art rooms, a drama studio and outdoor learning areas.

The sports facilities are also extensive: an artificial grass football pitch, one indoor and one outdoor multi-sports court, basketball courts, an indoor gym, an outdoor gym and a climbing wall.

Overall, few residential areas around Valencia offer this range of schools so close together. This makes it possible to compare very different educational models without giving up a detached house with a garden and pool.

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Godella completes residential life in Campolivar

Living in Campolivar means enjoying a mainly residential area, but having the town of Godella right next to it avoids the feeling of isolation that you can find in other, more remote estates.

The town has all kinds of shops, restaurants, pharmacies and a health centre, while nearby Rocafort, Burjassot and Paterna offer even more options.

Metro and road links to Valencia

Godella is part of the Metrovalencia network. The official network map includes both Godella station and Burjassot-Godella among the stations in the northern metropolitan area.

For those living inside Campolivar, the car will still be the most practical option for many everyday journeys, but having public transport nearby offers an alternative for some trips into Valencia.

By road, the connection with the city, only 14 km away, is also easy. From Campolivar you can reach Valencia via the main roads, especially the CV-35 and the Ronda Norte (northern ring road), so you stay closely connected to the city for work, study or to enjoy its restaurants and leisure options.

Restaurants in Godella: where to eat close to home

A good residential area is also enjoyed outside the house. And Godella has enough restaurants that going out for dinner or meeting friends does not always mean driving into Valencia.

Duna Godella

Duna Godella offers cuisine based on quality produce and Mediterranean flavours with a contemporary approach. Its menu combines starters, seafood, meat and dishes designed for sharing.

It is one of those places that works both for a relaxed lunch and for a slightly more special dinner without leaving the town.

🦞 See their MENU here.

Delgadito Gastrobar

On Calle Sant Antoni you will find Delgadito Gastrobar, which specialises in market cuisine.

Its menu ranges from tapas and sharing plates to rice dishes, meat and fish. The rice dishes include versions of arroz del senyoret (a Valencian seafood rice served with the shellfish already peeled), Iberian pork secreto, cuttlefish and duck.

🦞 You can see their MENU here.

La Mar de Flaca

Another interesting address in Godella is La Mar de Flaca, whose cuisine is rooted in Valencian gastronomy, with local produce and classic dishes reinterpreted with a more modern approach.

The menu includes cured and salted fish, seafood, fried dishes and tapas such as titaina (a traditional Valencian dish) with bluefin tuna and fried egg or the house bravas, as well as grilled meat and desserts such as caramelised torrija (Spanish-style French toast).

The restaurant also gives a lot of importance to the space and interior design, so the experience goes beyond the food itself.

🦞 See their MENU here.

Heron City: cinema, restaurants and family leisure just minutes away

One of the strong points of living in this part of the metropolitan area is that Paterna is very close, and with it comes a range of leisure options that would be hard to find inside a residential town.

Heron City is probably the clearest example.

An afternoon at the cinema, a game of bowling, a children’s birthday party or a quick dinner can all be done in the same place. Ilusiona Kids offers entertainment for young children, while laser tag and the bowling alley add more options for older children and teenagers.

The restaurant offer, with more than 20 restaurants, includes options such as Saona, Ginos, La Tagliatella, Miss Sushi, Tony Roma’s and The Black Turtle, among others.

This lets you enjoy a home in one of Valencia’s top residential areas without giving up family plans close by, during the week or at the weekend.

What to check when buying a house in Campolivar

From our experience in Campolivar, before assessing a property it is worth paying attention to a number of aspects that are often not noticed on a first visit, but that end up having a big impact on daily life.

We also recommend looking at the property with its real use in the medium and long term in mind: how family life will be organised, how far it is to the school, and whether the house needs a major update.

It is worth looking at:

• The exact location within Campolivar, because it affects access, school runs and travel.
• The orientation of the garden and the pool.
• Privacy from the neighbouring plots.
• The usable size and the real maintenance needs of the garden.
• The connection between the kitchen, living room, terrace and outdoor areas.
• The condition of the installations, windows and air conditioning/heating in older homes.
• The options for renovation or extension.
• The real distance to your chosen school.
• Your everyday routes into Valencia.

Orientation, changes in ground level, privacy and the position of the house within the plot can also turn out to be important.

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Campolivar with Monserrate: find the home you are looking for

Monserrate works in Campolivar as part of its selection of premium residential areas in Valencia and knows both the features of the homes and the usual priorities of Spanish and international buyers.

For a family moving from abroad, the search can start even before visiting a house: which school they have chosen, how many trips they will make to Valencia each week, how much garden they want to maintain, how much privacy they need, or whether they prefer to renovate or buy a finished home.

From there, it makes sense to start selecting properties. Looking for a house in Campolivar? Contact the Monserrate team to find out about the available homes and the opportunities that could suit your family.

Frequently asked questions about living in Godella and Campolivar

Are there international schools near Campolivar?

Yes. In addition to English School Los Olivos and Edelweiss School, Cambridge House British International School is located in nearby Santa Bárbara, in Rocafort. This concentration of bilingual and international schools is a real advantage of the area for international families.

What types of houses can you find in Campolivar?

Detached villas and houses with outdoor spaces are the most common. You can find both traditional homes ready for renovation and contemporary architecture, with large gardens and generous plots.

What is there to do near Campolivar for families?

Heron City, in Paterna, has a Kinépolis cinema, a bowling alley, a children’s play centre, laser tag, a gym and more than twenty restaurants and cafés.

Godella also has its own restaurants, such as Duna Godella, Delgadito Gastrobar and La Mar de Flaca.