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Parque Natural de la Albufera

Avinguda dels Pinars, València, Comunidad Valenciana

Description

The Albufera Natural Park is centred around a shallow coastal lagoon a few kms south of Valencia. It is separated from the sea by a narrow sandy coastal bar and the area is surrounded by rice paddies. The lagoon is a transit area for migratory birds and contains endangered fish species such as the farter and the samarugo. Cycling and boat trips are the most popular activities.

Access & Transport

The park is about 15km south of the center of Valencia on the CV401/CV500. Bus #24 goes to El Palmar and #25 to El Perellonet, in less than an hour and for €1.50 per person each way.

Instructions & Recommendations

Boat trips can be arranged from Gola de Pujol and in the ports in Catarroja, Silla, Sollana and El Palmar. Rides typically last around 40mins.

Meta review

Online reviewers overall enjoy the little town of El Palmar with its cafes and restaurants, but the highlight is easily the boat trips (comments suggest that they are deemed to be very affordable) and the sunset seen from the lake. Very relaxing and a 'wonderful complement to visiting the city'.

Environmental & Social

Eco-friendly activity and positive impact on local communities thanks to the small economic inflow derived from tourism

Conclusion

The Albufera NP makes for a convenient outdoor half-day break outside of Valencia. It is not just the lake and the sunset but also the wildlife and the small villages around that desserves a casual discovery. Head to El Saler Beach afterward to make a full day of it.

Key positive

Good sunsets and bird watching

Not busy

Key negative

No standout natural feature

Suitability

Suitable for all ages. Visitors with reduced mobility may not be able to go on boat and use the surrounding hiking trails

About this Rating

TYPE

Desktop

RESEARCHED IN

August 2024

PROVIDER

Koreval

Included Items
None
Timing
Duration of visit

av. transport time:0h 45m

est. visit time:2h 15m

Sunlight based

Sunrise / early morningOk

MorningOk

Lunch timeOk

AfternoonOk

Sunset / eveningOk

Night – bef. midnightNo

Night – aft. midnightNo

Pricing
Free

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