El Botànic and the Jardín Trini Simó: Valencia’s quietest investment quarter
Between the Jardín Botànic, the Torres de Quart and the Turia, El Botànic is one of Valencia’s most sought-after residential neighbourhoods for stable, long-term tenants. A new 8,330 m² park funded by European money is about to raise the bar further.
El Botànic rarely features in lists of “trendy” Valencia neighbourhoods. That is partly why it works so well for landlords. With the launch of the Jardín Trini Simó in May 2025 — 8,330 m² of new park where there was a vacant lot for years, funded by €3.52 million in EU Next Generation money — El Botànic takes another step forward.
01What makes El Botànic different
El Botànic is the neighbourhood of the Extramurs district that surrounds the Jardín Botànic de la Universitat de València — one of Europe’s oldest botanical gardens, established in 1802, with 45,000 plants. It is the neighbourhood’s primary identity card.
This combination attracts a very specific tenant profile: university professors and researchers, expat executives and their families with young children. Tenants who choose this neighbourhood deliberately for its quality of life, who typically sign longer leases, and who take care of the property. For a buy-to-let landlord, this is as close to ideal as it gets.
02The Jardín Trini Simó: 8,330 m² of huerta in the neighbourhood
The project is designed as a hortofrutícola garden inspired by the traditional Valencian huerta — the agricultural landscape that surrounded Valencia before its urban expansion. Architect Carmel Gradolí won the ideas competition with the “Bardissa” proposal, developed by a multidisciplinary team (architecture, botany, archaeology, arboriculture). The garden recreates the three fundamental elements of the huerta: cultivated plots, acequias (irrigation channels) and tree-lined paths, plus a vine pergola for shade, traditional tapia lime walls and floors made from local biomass tiles. Co-developed with the Universitat de València, Fundación Global Nature and SEO/BirdLife.
The location: the corner of Gran Vía Fernando el Católico and Paseo de la Petxina — a large vacant lot that had sat unused for years in the heart of the neighbourhood. The transformation from eyesore to park is direct and immediately visible value creation for surrounding streets.
03Property market data: prices and rents
El Botànic is a premium central Valencia neighbourhood. Its prices reflect its scarcity: limited new construction, restricted supply, structurally strong rental demand.
| Property type | Purchase price | Monthly rent |
|---|---|---|
| Studio (25–35 m²) | €130,000–190,000 | €650–850/month |
| 2-bed (50–70 m²) | €200,000–320,000 | €900–1,200/month |
| 3-bed (80–100 m²) | €320,000–480,000 | €1,200–1,600/month |
| Average price/m² | ~€3,000–4,500/m² depending on condition and floor | |
What pushes prices up in this neighbourhood
- Jardín Botànic: one of Europe’s finest botanical gardens, operating since 1802, within walking distance of every property in the neighbourhood
- Double Turia access: via Paseo de la Petxina directly, and via Calle Quart — rare even among Turia-adjacent neighbourhoods
- The Jardín Trini Simó: 8,330 m² of new park where there was a vacant lot — a direct value catalyst for immediately surrounding streets
- Heritage and architectural coherence: the combination of medieval towers, historic garden and 19th/early 20th century residential buildings creates an environment that cannot be replicated
📍 Which streets benefit most from the Trini Simó?
Streets that directly border or are adjacent to the new park: Gran Vía Fernando el Católico, Paseo de la Petxina, Calle Dr. Zamenhof, Calle Quart (north side). A property within 200m of the park benefits from the green premium as soon as works are delivered. If you are buying to let in El Botànic, this perimeter is where the ratio of quality to current price remains most reasonable.
04Why El Botànic works for overseas landlords
El Botànic does not offer the highest gross yield in Valencia — but it offers the lowest landlord friction. This is what that means in practice:
- Lower tenant turnover: professors, executives and families sign longer leases. Less re-letting cost, less vacancy, less wear and tear between tenants
- More predictable management: a stable tenant profile generates fewer complaints, fewer urgent maintenance calls, fewer payment issues
- Lower noise risk: away from the tourist belt, with no party-culture atmosphere — essential for a good night’s sleep in your property
- Value accumulation: streets near the new Trini Simó park have everything to gain as works complete. The experience from other green space projects created in Valencia consistently confirms it
💡 El Botànic: the low-stress portfolio choice
El Botànic is not the maximum return option — it is the minimum friction option. For an overseas landlord who wants regular income without constant management alerts, it is often the neighbourhood that produces the best experience over time. The Jardín Trini Simó consolidates this positioning and adds a concrete value argument at your next lease renewal.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Jardín Trini Simó?
A new 8,330 m² park on the former Jesuitas vacant lot, at Gran Vía Fernando el Católico / Paseo de la Petxina. Budget: €3.52M (EU Next Generation funds). Concept: traditional Valencian huerta garden with irrigation channels, arboretum plots, vine pergola and tapia walls. Works started May 2025, delivery expected late 2025 / early 2026.
What are property prices in El Botànic Valencia?
€3,000–4,500/m² at purchase depending on condition and floor. Rents: €650–850/month for a studio, €900–1,200 for a 2-bed, €1,200–1,600 for a 3-bed. Gross rental yield: 4.5–6%.
Why is El Botànic good for overseas landlords specifically?
It attracts a more stable tenant profile (academics, expat executives, families) who sign longer leases and look after properties well. Less turnover, less vacancy, less management friction — ideal for a landlord who manages remotely and cannot monitor the property day-to-day. The Jardín Trini Simó strengthens this positioning.
This article is based on data from the Ayuntamiento de Valencia, Idealista, Fotocasa and our own market observations (2025–2026). Prices and yields are indicative. Jardín Trini Simó works started in May 2025; delivery timeline is per information available at writing. This article does not constitute investment advice.