Valencia by the Season: A Practical Guide to Living in the City for 1 to 12 Months

Valencia for a Season: A Practical Guide to Living in the City from 11 Days to 11 Months.

Valencia is a city that invites you to stay. More and more people are arriving for work, studies, professional projects, or simply to experience a different phase of life… and they decide to stay for several months.

If you're thinking about living in Valencia for between 11 days and 11 months , this guide will help you make informed decisions and avoid surprises.

Why choose Valencia for a temporary stay?

Valencia combines the best of a big city with a relaxed pace of life:

• great weather all year round.
  
  

• Excellent public transport connections
  
  

• More balanced cost of living than other major cities
  
  

• Constant cultural, gastronomic and sporting offerings
  
  

• Proximity to the sea and ample green spaces

make it a popular choice for relocated professionals, digital nomads, master's students, healthcare workers, or people transitioning to a new home.

What type of stay do you need?

Before choosing an apartment, it's important to be clear about the actual length of your stay :

• 11 days to one month: professional projects, training ;

• 1–3 months: projects, training, job assessments
  
  

• 3–6 months: temporary relocations, teleworking, renovations to main residence
  
  

• 6–12 months: life changes, new beginnings, gradual settling into the city
  
  

This point is key to choosing the type of contract, the area, and the level of amenities needed.

The best areas to live seasonally in Valencia:

Ruzafa: urban and creative life.

Ideal if you're looking for:

• a cultural and gastronomic scene.
  
  

• Proximity to the center
  
  

• Active social life
  
  

• Travel on foot or by bike
  
  

It's a favorite area for creative types, young professionals, and people who want to truly experience the city.

Campanar: tranquility and comfort.

Perfect if you value:

• Quiet residential areas
  
  

• Good access to hospitals and services
  
  

• Quick connection to the center
  
  

• Larger and more functional spaces
  
  

A popular option for families, healthcare professionals, and longer stays.

Checklist before moving to Valencia for a few months:

Before finalizing your accommodation, make sure you understand these points:

• Minimum and maximum contract duration
  
  

• Expenses included (electricity, water, WiFi)
  
  

• Complete equipment
  
  

• Quality of rest (mattress, blinds, insulation)
  
  

• Space to work if you need it
  
  

• Care and support during your stay
  
  

A "nice" apartment isn't always a comfortable one to live in .

What should a move-in ready apartment have?

For a stay of several months, the basics aren't enough. A good apartment should offer:

• A fully equipped kitchen
  
  

• Efficient air conditioning
  
  

• Stable WiFi
  
  

• Functional and comfortable furniture
  
  

• Spaces designed for everyday life, not just for sleeping
  
  

The difference between "staying" and "living" is in the details.

How MONLAR facilitates medium-term stays.

At MONLAR, we manage apartments designed for stays from From 11 days to 11 months , taking care of both the space and the experience:

• Fully equipped apartments
  
  

• Well-connected areas of Valencia
  
  

• Direct management, without intermediaries
  
  

• Personalized attention before and during your stay
  
  

Our goal is for you to feel at home from day one.