L’Albufera de València

L'Albufera de València Nature Reserve has been included as a Ramsar Site
  • Region: Valencia.
  • Province: Valencia.
  • Declared a Ramsar wetland: 1989.
  • Protected surface area: 3,114 hectares.
Points of interest

Beaches, dunes, forest, rice fields, the lagoon… These Mediterranean eco-systems are amazing biodiversity hotspots. L’Albufera de València Nature Park and lagoon is located 11 kilometres south of Valencia.

Boat rides to the L’Albufera de València

Experience the park’s abundant birdlife and natural environment in the best way possible: on a boat ride. Hop into a traditional handmade boat called an albuferenc and glide over the calm waters of the lagoon.

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Wild Andalucia Wildlife and Birdwatching tours in Spain

Wild Andalucia - Wildlife and Birdwatching

Fantastic to see Alvaro of Wild Wild Andalucia Wildlife and Birdwatching tours in Spain doing well with his wildlife and birding day trips and holidays. Another brilliant addition to the Wildside Holidays website… Local guide, local knowledge! Spain, including classical destinations such as Extremadura, Doñana Natural Park and the Straits of Gibraltar, among many other … Read more

Urdaibai Biosphere Reserve

The Urdaibai Biosphere Reserve is located around the estuary of Urdaibai which is a natural area formed at the mouth of the river Oca

Region: País Vasco Province: Bizkaia Declared a Biosphere Reserve: 1984 Protected area: 21,775 hectares plus 269 hectares marine reserve Towns and villages: Ajangiz, Arratzu, Arrieta, Bermeo, Busturia, Elantxobe, Ereño, Errigoiti, Foru, GautegizArteaga, Gernika-Lumo, Ibarrangelu, Kortezubi, Mendata, Morga, Mundaka, Munitibar, Murueta, Muxika, Nabarniz, Sukarrieta, Amorebieta-Etxano. Points of interest The Urdaibai Biosphere Reserve is located around the … Read more