Albufera Natural Park Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
protected area in Sueca, Spain
About Albufera Natural Park
The natural park encompasses the lake ofAlbufera(from Arabic: البحيرةal-buhayra– 'small sea'), the villages ofPinedo,El Saler,El Palmar, andPerellonet, and the surrounding wetlands and agricultural area. It draws visitors from Valencia for its beaches, bird watching, and food. Albufera is Spain's largest lake, and was originally a saltwater bay gradually separated from the sea by a large spit, which finally closed off the lagoon in the Roman period. Fishing has always been the primary human activity in the area. The reclamation of land for growing rice began in the 17th century, which drastically reduced the surface area of the lake from approximately 30,000 to 2,800 hectares. Over time the water also became more diluted, and today is mostly freshwater. In the mid-twentieth century the lak
Top Attractions in Albufera Natural Park
Explore the best things to see and do in Albufera Natural Park:
- ★Barraca dels Arandes
- ★Batería republicana de El Saler
- ★Centre d'Interpretació Racó de l'Olla
- ★Corregudes de Joies
- ★El Palmar
- ★Embarcadero de El Palmar
- ★Embarcador de la Gola de Pujol
- ★Ermita dels Sants de la Pedra
Where to Eat in Albufera Natural Park
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Alquería de Brosquil
- 🍴Alquería de la Mar
- 🍴Arrocería Duna
- 🍴Arrocería L'Estibador
- 🍴Llar del Pescador
- 🍴Restaurante El Palmar
Where to Stay in Albufera Natural Park
- 🏨Camping Coll Vert
- 🏨Camping Valencia El Saler
- 🏨Devesa Gardens Camping & Bungalows
- 🏨Parador El Saler
Albufera Natural Park Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 12 sections including: