If you take the road south from the city of Valencia, you’ll soon come to the beautiful Albufera Nature Park and the Dehesa de El Saler. The Park, which could be regarded as the real “lungs” of the city, is of exceptional ecological value and a paradise for migratory birds, so much so that it is included in the list of internationally important wetlands established by the Ramsar Convention and has been declared a Special Protection Area for Birds.

The La Albufera de Valencia area is also important cultural point of view, as it preserves many aspects of a traditional way of life which has been profusely reflected in literature – especially the marvellous cuisine based on locally-produced natural products from the rice fields, fishing and local smallholdings. These dishes can be enjoyed in any of the many restaurants of the area. (more…)

The Tinenca de benifassà nature park stretches across the upper headwaters of the Rivers Senia and Tastavins, which cut through the final bastions of the Iberian System in the district of El baix Maestrat in Castellón (The Valencian Community). The picturesque villages of Castell de cabres, and bel constitute the human heartlands of this rugged landscape. Named alter the Cistercian monastery of santa Maria de Benifassà, these lands, one traditionally controlled by the abbot, are now one of the most beautiful natural park in the Region of Valencia. (more…)