La Albufera is just 10 km from Valencia. Is a freshwater lagoon and estuary on the Gulf of Valencia. Nature in its purest form, dream sunsets, boat rides and disconnection in capital letters. As an urban oasis surrounded by rice paddies and forest: that is the Natural Park of La Albufera for everyone who knows it. Visit it if you want to understand the origin of Valencian gastronomy, because can there be a better reason to visit it than to know that it is just the place where «paella» was invented?
From prehistoric times the rich fishing has attracted people specializing in this activity there. Rice growing is another traditional use. Valencia’s rice for its quality is famous throughout the world.
Come to the town of El Palmar and taste their typical dishes. Try the all-i-pebre, the marinated llisa and feel a new way of understanding the food: enjoying and also understanding its origin. Take a walk on one of the six marked routes of the Natural Park. Discover all the water birds, the vegetation and live like a real fisherman in the area on the largest lake in Spain. You will want to repeat.
A unique experience in La Albufera, where you will be able to enjoy the pleasure of cooking your authentic Valencian’ paella, by the hand of our chef, who during the preparation of the dishes will reveal many secrets about the customs, traditions and gastronomy of our land. Including certificates that accredit your group as ambassadors of the authentic Valencian’ paella.
Perfect route of land excursions for cruise passengers at their stop in the port of Valencia. Iberinbound, iberinbound@iberinbound.com , incoming travel agency, specialized in land excursions for cruise passengers in Spain and Portugal. (Shorex). We have special rates for accommodation with a big range of hotels in all the destinations, from youth hostels to 5 * hotels. We have excellent product knowledge in order to find the offer that suit our clients ’needs and budgets. Besides accommodation, we can arrange transfers, excursions and visits. We can create a tailor-made program for all needs.
