- 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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