Gan Via Marqués del Turia is the most expensive and attractive residential area of Valencia. It is placed in the very centre of the city and offers in this area the best shops, all kind of the best services, even schools. It is the perfect area for high class and style lovers. Gran Via is near the gardens of the River Turia and offers all necessary services for a pleasant life; various schools, a health center, supermarkets and leisure areas.Canovas is the vibrant mainstream nightlife hub of Valencia. That is to say it is preferred by people who are not after the alternative or underground, who, after a week in the office, want to pass a noisy weekend in "normal pop" and surrounded by a general Valencian crowd dressed for the weekend nightlife. Canovas is a lot more mainstream than Carmen. It is a vibrant and lively area located very close to the centre. It is very compact - most places are located on the main street (Calle serranos), although there are also a few scattered between Gran via Marques del Turia and avenida del Reino de Valencia.