Albufera touristic bus and boat ride

General information

Destination	Category
Valencia, Spain	Sightseeing Tours

Program details

Escape from the hustle and bustle of the big city with a visit to Albufera Natural Park just a few kilometres south of the city. This wonderful wetland is centres around a large lagoon and is served by a hop on-hop off bus service from Valencia. The contrast between the urban jungle and the unspoiled wilds so close together could not be greater. This tour also includes a cruise on the lagoon.



The bus has six stops within Valencia proper, including the futuristic City of Arts and Sciences, before heading south past rice paddies on the way to the park. Arrive at Albufera and drive along the narrow strip of pines and sand dunes that separates the lagoon from the Mediterranean. Catch a glimpse of the hundreds of species of birds, including storks and northern shovellers. See the maquis scrubland and Mediterranean plants such as myrtle, rosemary and thyme, which grow wild in vast quantities.



The name Albufera has its origins in the Arabic for ‘the small sea’, al-buhayra. The freshwater lagoon itself is Spain’s largest lake despite only being about one-third of its size two centuries ago. There are more than 30 islets jutting of from the water adding a scenic touch to any photos you take during your cruise, which will be about half-an-hour long.



The villages around the lagoon are renowned for their paellas (the dish has its origins here) and make an ideal stop for lunch (not included).





Start/opening time

Depends on the stop but the first bus leaves Aqua shopping centre at 10am.



End/closing time

Last bus departs Aqua shopping centre:

March, April, October to December at 4pm

Easter week at 5pm

May, June and September at 6:15pm

July and August at 7:15pm



Languages

Audioguide available in Japanese, English, French, Italian, Spanish, Dutch, Portuguese, Catalan and Mandarin.

Redeem information
Voucher type: Printed
Printed Voucher. Print and bring the voucher to enjoy the activity.

Location
Starting point:
Plaza de la Reina
You can join the bus at each stop.

End point: Same as starting point

Schedule
Duration: 2 Hours

Guiding options
Guiding type: Audioguide