Routes through L'Albufera Natural Park

Six walking tours of Devesa

Not sure how to start exploring L'Albufera? Began at La Devesa, a section of the spit separating the park's lagoon from the Mediterranean Sea. You can choose from six trails that can only be donde on foot to investigate the local flora, landscapes and history. And if you download one of the audioguides (available in Spanish and English) to your mobile, you can enhance your visit with valuable information and appreciate this incredible natural environment even more.

Six routes that can only be done on foot

1. Botanical Trail

The botanical richness of the Devesa is immense, with dense vegetation of scrubland and pine forests. Discover the diversity of species such as heather, Aleppo pine, mastic, rosemary, or honeysuckle on this 800-meter route.
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2. Trail of the Senses

Engage all your senses to take in the varied colours of the scenery, smell the aromatic plants along the route, enjoy the contrast between rough pine bark and fine sand, listen to the singing of the birds, and sample tender asparagus or even the chewable resin of the mastic tree. All on a 300-meter route.
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3. History Trail. El Saler

Discover through this 600-meter route the origin of the name of the village of El Saler, how its inhabitants have used the area's natural resources throughout history, or the tradition of eating typical Easter pastries at the Muntanyar de la Mona.

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4. History Trail. Gola de Pujol

Learn how to guess the age of trees by the rings in their trunks on this 730-meter route. Discover the purpose of L'Albufera's floodgates, how the "golas" (channels) are formed, or the importance of eel fishing and rice cultivation in the Park.

5. Beach Recreational Trail

The line of dunes you see has not always been there. Efforts to restore the dunes, vegetation and fauna have been underway since the late 1990s. Enjoy a walk along the beach, respect your surroundings and take the opportunity to sample the traditional local cuisine at one of the restaurants with a direct sea view. It's a two-kilometer route.

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6. Scenic Trail

The longest trail in La Devesa, at 4 kilometers, includes one of the area's most characteristic features: the malladas. These are depressions between the dunes among the pine woods that usually fill with water during the rainy season, but the water evaporates, and they dry up in the summer months, changing the landscape enormously. This trail also features some curious structures, including the Casa del Forestal (ranger's house) and Venta de Toros (corral for fighting bulls), no longer in use.

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From Valencia to the Gola de Puchol viewpoint

There is a convenient bike lane running from the City of Arts and Sciences to L’Albufera Natural Park. A sustainable way to get to this unique ecosystem and follow whichever trail you like at your own pace. It's 15 kilometers long and can be traveled in approximately 45 minutes.

L’Albufera Bicycle Loop Trail

The most active can even attempt the Tour of L’Albufera by bike, a 78-kilometer circular route from Valencia. It crosses the marshland rice fields and coastal Mediterranean forest, exploring the fishing ports and villages around the lagoon. The route is not signposted and mostly runs along agricultural paths, so it is recommended to download the route tracks, which vary depending on the season due to the rice cultivation cycle. If you choose this cycling itinerary, don't forget a hat, water, sunscreen, and avoid the hottest hours as there are no shaded areas. Please respect private property and the farmers' work.

Route from El Palmar to Portet de Sollana

A 16-km round trip that crosses rice fields. 400 meters from Portet is the Mirador de Mília, with stunning views of L'Albufera.

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Na Molins Route: El Palmar-Muntanyeta dels Sants by bike

Another of the best views of the park is available from Muntanyeta dels Sants, where the second tour that we're suggesting ends. 25 kilometers that also start from El Palmar.

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Bike route from El Palmar to L'Estell

If you're looking for a comfortable route for beginners, we recommend the walk from El Palmar to L'Estell. It's an easy round-trip walk of under 6 kilometers to see the rice fields around El Palmar.

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