We live in a housing complex in a very quiet village, Massalfassar, 13 kms far from Valencia. The complex is quite peaceful and neighbours usually get on alright. In summer, the main activities are focused on the swimming pool, I mean, it is the place where you find friends or children join together to play.
Regarding the rest of the village, there are no high buildings and its is easy to find places to have dinner or supper in summer, mainly at the the beginning of august when local feasts take place. In this moment there are plenty of activities for children and the rest of the family.
It is quite easy to ride the bikes over here because there are plenty of bike tracks across the splendid valencian orange trees and crops. Valencia is quite reachable by bike from here and it is an awesome ride.
Not exactly in the village but very close to it, you will find a shopping center (Carrefour as well as other shopping centers nearby) in which you can get all the supplies you need.