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Albufera Natural Park
NatureVisit: ~180 min
Natural park about 15 kilometres south of València, around the largest freshwater lagoon in Spain, separated from the sea by a strip of dunes and pines. The landscape is made up of rice fields, irrigation channels and traditional barracas, and it is home to many waterbirds. It is the birthplace of the Valencian paella and of the rice grown locally. The village of El Palmar offers trips in traditional boats, especially at sunset.
Add it to your trip on Wanloria →Things to do at Albufera Natural Park: 3 missions
- Eat a rice dish in El PalmarSit down at one of the restaurants in El Palmar and order a rice dish typical of the area, such as Valencian paella or baked rice.
- Take a boat trip on the lagoon at sunsetBoard a boat from El Palmar or another landing stage and sail around the lagoon as the sun goes down.
- Walk beside the rice fields and irrigation channelsSpend a while strolling along the paths between rice fields and irrigation channels and watch the waterbirds.
Near Albufera Natural Park
Bon Aire2.0 km awayEl Palmar2.0 km awayDevesa del Saler5.4 km awayPlaya del Saler9.7 km awayOceanogràfic17.5 km awayÁgora (CaixaForum València)17.6 km away
Frequently asked questions
How much time do you need for Albufera Natural Park?
Allow about 3 h for the visit.
Source: Wanloria