Birding in València: Albufera, a birder’s paradise

Nature and sustainability
Albufera is a natural park where you can gaze at stunning sunsets, breathe in the peace and quiet, and spot the birdlife living in the wetlands. Come and watch nature in motion.

 

 

The Region of Valencia is home to a great number of stunning natural landscapes that lend themselves to birding. The scenery is diverse, ranging from millennial woodland and riverside gorges to wetlands and marshlands. Over the course of the year, you can see some 300 different bird species as many migratory birds choose to stop and spend the winter months here.

Just 10km from the bustling city of València, you can enjoy nature at its wildest at Albufera natural park. Peace and tranquillity reign here. Watch the sunset as you take a boat ride out onto the lake and spot the migratory birds going about their business in the rice fields. 

Albufera gives you the opportunity to see all sorts of bird species in the wetlands. The ideal place to get out your camera and take plenty of pictures of this most extraordinary of landscapes. 

Birding in the Region of Valencia means immersing yourself in nature, taking walks and tours, and joining programmes. Here you can find out everything you’ve ever wanted to know about migratory birds and, if you’re lucky, you might even spot some nests or the birds hibernating. Whatever the time of year you are visiting, Albufera always has something fascinating to see through your binoculars. 

Immerse yourself in the naturescapes, gaze at the peaceful sight of birds sitting on the waters of Albufera and fall in love with the Region of Valencia.