Sunset over the Albufera lagoon from the bow of a traditional wooden boat

Itinerary · Valencia, Spain

A day in the Albufera

The rice lagoon south of the city: a paella in El Palmar, the water at sunset, and the Parador’s spa for the afternoon.

One day

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  1. 11:00

    1Parc Natural de l’Albufera

    Albufera·Natural park

    The natural park and its information centre.

  2. 13:30

    2Arrocería Maribel

    El Palmar·Rice dishes

    Rice in El Palmar (Bib Gourmand).

  3. 16:00

    3Spa Parador El Saler

    El Saler·Hotel spa

    Between the lagoon and the sea.

  4. Sunset

    4La Albufera and El Palmar: the back story

    Albufera·In depth

    Watch the sun go down over the water.

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