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Albufera Valencia

Albufera Valencia - Birthplace of Paella!

The Albufera Valencia (l'Albufera) is a very beautiful and popular nature reserve in Valencia.

The novel 'Canas y barros' (Reeds and Mud) by Valenciano author Vicente Blasco Ibàñez gives an excellent account of this lovely fishing area and how people used to live (see Valencia books for more information on novels by Vicente Blasco Ibàñez).


As well as being famous for the lovely freshwater lake and fishing, the area is also where you'll find the rice fields of Valencia.


This is the birthplace of paella and at the surrounding restaurants you can sample and enjoy gastronomic feasts of a variety of paella dishes which always include an ample supply of seafood.


The further inland you travel, seafood is replaced by adding more chicken and rabbit.


Green beans, peppers and in-season vegetables are also added so vegetarians can also enjoy a veggie-paella dish of their choosing.


There are many little fishing villages in the area and the village of El Paler is famous for having the best paella! The area is also very popular for the traditional dish of baby eels, garlic and pepper.


Boat Tour of Albufera Lake

If you're staying in the centre of town the tourist bus offers a tour of l'Albufera Valencia which includes a 30 mins ride on the beautiful fresh water lagoon.


The trip takes 2 hours and the ticket is valid for one tour. Buses leave from Plaza de la Reina in the Old Quarter of Valencia.

Prices:- Adults 12 euros/Children 7-11 pay 8 euros (years 6-0 go FREE).

For more information try their website - Albufera Valencia - Bus Turistic


If you prefer to organize your own trip, take the bus from the bus station at Menéndez Pidal Avenue.

If you're staying near the Old Quarter of Valencia the bus station is only a ten minute walk through the gardens to Menéndez Pidal Avenue (which is round the corner from Centro Nuevo - new shopping centre) - and the Expo Hotel.


sidi saler hotel valenciaHotel Sidi Saler - 5 Star beach Hotels Valencia

Hotel Sidi Saler is a stunning 5 star hotel situated directly on the beach at El Saler and surrounded by the Albufera Nature Park. The hotel is close to three excellent golf courses and there's a shuttle service into town. The very popular El Saler Golf Course is only a short taxi ride away.


This is an excellent hotel in Albufera Valencia situated directly on the beach and surrounded by the nature park and golf courses of this stunning area. There's a shuttle service into town and El Saler golf course is only a short taxi ride away - Golf Courses In Valencia


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