La Albufera Nature Park

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Reserva Natural Racó de l'Olla, en la carretera El Palmar s/n . Valencia
Sedaví, València, Catarroja, Alfafar, Albalat de la Ribera, Algemesí, Beniparrell, Sollana, Albal, Silla, Cullera, Massanassa, Sueca
46012
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96 386 80 50
raco_olla@gva.es
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Lying to the south of the city of Valencia, the Albufera freshwater lagoon is one of the most important nature areas in the Land of Valencia. A slim strip of coastline protects it from the sea, and on this strip of land, sand dunes have formed, plus a curious Mediterranean pine forest growing in sandy soil with rich shrubbery. This area is called the Devesa del Saler, a word derived from a kind of pastureland. 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.