Community of Monte Picayo de Puzol – Sagunto, Valencia
Located in the Sierra Calderona, 22 kilometres from Valencia and only 7 kilometres from the sea, the community of Monte Picayo is the perfect place to live, surrounded by nature and boasting magnificent views of the sea and the mountains.
Monte Picayo is a quiet and very safe urbanization, encompassed by nature, the mountain offers a calming environment with private security 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
The urbanization consists of about 500 plots, and approximately 150 families live within this community. There are single-family chalets with one or several plots, semi-detached houses, and apartments. Although there are not many for sale, there are still plots available with good sea views.
In the upper area of Monte Picayo there is a communal pool that is open from June to September. It is a quiet space, ideal for socializing, especially for the little ones.
The north and west sides of the mountain are really spectacular and protect Monte Picayo from the north winds and the intense heat of the west.
The elevation of the mountain and the proximity to the sea make Monte Picayo the perfect place to enjoy cooler temperatures in the summer.
Monte Picayo is located just 5 minutes from the most prestigious international schools in the area: Caxton College and American School, as well as Alfinach College. The town of Puzol is located 3 kilometres from this community. With a population of more than 20,000 people, we can find all kinds of services: supermarkets; a police station; pharmacies; outpatient medical clinics; restaurants and much more.
Less than 10 minutes away you will find the best beaches in the area, including Puerto Sagunto, Canet d`En Berenguer, even the beach of Puzol, one of the less crowded beaches in the area, which is a wonderful beach to explore as it has remained very quiet and quaint, thanks to smart urban planning. At the end of the beach we can find the Marjal del Moros, a natural place full of aquifers and birds, some of them in danger of extinction.
The community is well located, with the Manises Airport only 20 minutes away as well as direct access to Valencia, Castellón, Madrid and Barcelona by car.
In the town of Puzol, there is an underground train station. Trains are available to Valencia and Castellón every 20 minutes. Valencia is one of the cities of Europe that offers great culture and leisure. It is a very beautiful city and very practical.
At the moment, the province of Valencia is one of the most balanced European markets, offering both good price and quality. Good gastronomy as well as goods and services are within reach. Compared to other places in Europe and the world, living in Valencia can be really affordable.
Its magnificent location in the Calderona mountain range, its sea and mountain views, the climate, the gastronomy, its excellent security, the proximity to Valencia and the best schools in the area, as well as the excellent balance between quality and price, make Monte Picayo a very interesting place to live in the province of Valencia.
Schools
*Hispanic – American School
This bilingual, non-profit school offers academic programs starting from preschool up to high school. This prestigious school offers North American academic programs to more than 700 Spanish and international students.
*Caxton College
Caxton College is a bilingual school, and is one of the best and most recognized schools in Spain, with about 1,300 students. This school offers programs that cover a wide variety of cultures and nationalities, to children between the ages of 1 and 18 years old.
*Alfinach School
The Alfinach School is located in the heart of nature making it an ideal environment for the education of your children.
Services
*Transportation
- Trains are located in the town of Puzol
- Buses run from the community of Los Monasterios and the town of Puzol
- Taxis are available in the town of Puzol
*Hospitals
- Hospital of Sagunto is located just 10 minutes away
- Several Hospitals in Valencia are only 20 minutes away
*Supermarkets
- Mas y Mas, Consum and Mercadona are located in the town of Puzol
- Carrefour is located in Sagunto, only 10 minutes away