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Valencia & Albufera Natural Park

Itinerary:

ALBUFERA

The tour will first depart from the Port or Hotel discovering Valencia with a drive up to the outlook around the old Turia River burst, old and modernist bridges like “Peineta” (Santiago Calatrava), there you have free time to take photos.

After this we will visit the most important buildings in Valencia, the Cathedral, Basilica of Nuestra Señora de los Desamparados, Virgen Square, Marques de dos Aguas Palace, Round Square, La Lonja (merchants warehouse or ancient silk exchange), Central Market and façade of the San Juan Church.   

The Gothic Cathedral is Valencia's grand church, and its Miguelete Tower an emblem of the city.

The Cathedral was built on the site of a former mosque, and work began on it in the 13th century, although it underwent many minor changes through to the 17th century

Then, we will follow our visit towards Natural Park Albufera. This former marine gulf re-turned into lake of sweet waters, is one of the most important humid zones of Spain. 

It is located at 11 kilometres at the south of the city, and set between rice paddies and the sea, closed off by the geological embrace of the mouths of the Turia and Júcar Rivers, the Albufera Natural Park is a paradise for migratory birds and a recreational area for the city and its surroundings municipalities.

The visit includes a stop at the lookout point of the lake, located next to the first lock on the el Saler Road and a stop at Racó de L'Olla, a Informative Area (panels and audiovisuals about the Albufera) and Interpretation Area (an itinerary in order to know directly the typical ecosystems Of this area: its fauna and flora

A Boat rides are offered guided by old-time anglers to see the water fowls like ducks and grey herons above all. Infinity of canals enters the lagoon from all sides and a visit to the interior of a Barraca. 

After the visit, we will depart to the Port of Valencia or Hotel.

Tour Breakdown
Tour Min
Depart from Port / Hotel of Valencia
15
Panoramic view around Valencia 60
Following towards Natural Park Albufera 25
Visit Natural Park Albufera 90
Boat promenade around the lake 30
Return to Valencia Port / Hotel 20
Total tour time is 4 hours (traffic pending)  
Note: The stops order can be changed due to logistic reasons  

 

Valencia private tours
Mercedes E (1-3 People): 4 hours service - Driver and Licensed Guide 548 €
Mini Van (4-7 People): 4 hours service - Driver and Licensed Guide 652 €
Coach (8-16 People): 4 hours service - Driver and Licensed Guide 767 €
Coach (17-30 People): 4 hours service - Driver and Licensed Guide 980 €
Coach (31-50 People): 4 hours service - Driver and Licensed Guide 1.085 €
Suplement Sailing Rowboat of Albufera: 9 € per person.