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Albufera Valencia

... Birthplace of Paella!

The Albufera Valencia (l'Albufera) is a very beautiful and popular nature reserve in Valencia. 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 Palmar is full of wonderful restaurants and famous having the best paella in Valencia. This is also where you can indulge in the traditional dish of baby eels, garlic and pepper.

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.

To find out more about novels by Vicente Blasco Ibàñez check out Valencia books.

Boat Tour of Albufera Lake

If you're staying in the centre of town the tourist bus offers a tour of l'Albufera 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 Bus Turistic

You can also take the MetroBus (yellow bus) 190a operated by Autocares Herca from the center of Valencia. Ask at one of the Tourist Information offices for bus route and timetable - (price 1.70€ and journey takes approximately 40 mins) - Metro Bus.

sidi saler hotel valencia Hotel 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. For more information check out Golf Courses In Valencia

Sightseeing Tour

Lying to the south of the city of Valencia is the Albufera region. Its freshwater lagoon is an important natural reserve for the surrounding areas. Three canals (two natural and a third man-made) connect the lagoon and surrounding wetlands with the sea, and each has its own characteristic flora and fauna.

La Albufera is an important stopover point for migratory birds and a nesting area for resident birds. This scenic region is a must see for lovers of wildlife.

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Valencia Tourist Bus

Valencia Beaches

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