- Address: Carrer de Martí Girbés, s / n, 46012 El Palmar, Valencia, Spain
- Phone: +34 639 65 93 24
Mallorca can offer tourists a lot of entertainment and exciting activities. Thanks to its amazing location, nature, climate , terrain and long sandy beaches , this island has a good and memorable holiday. There is entertainment for every taste, age and for any interest. The picturesque nature surprises tourists with colorful landscapes, diverse flora and fauna. People, tired of the urban jungle, will enjoy the natural parks of Mallorca, among which one of the most famous and popular is the park of Albufera.
The natural park "Albufera" (S'Albufera) occupies about 1700 hectares and is one of the largest parks in the Balearics . It was created from an old lagoon. Due to the large amount of water there is a favorable microclimate for the life of many plants and animals, here you can see many species of flora and fauna. In 1988, the park area was recognized as the first protected landscape of Mallorca.
The park is located 5 km from Port Alcudia in the southeast of Mallorca. It is separated from the sea by a strip of dunes. These are the largest wetlands in the Mediterranean, which are an oasis of tranquility and delight not only nature lovers, but almost everyone.
Albufera - a park in Mallorca - description
Here you can find more than 200 species of birds, among them - sultans, herons, flamingos, brown ibises and many others. Many migratory birds fly here to rest. In addition, there is also a rich world of fish, as well as many large dragonflies, butterflies, frogs, horses, reptiles and rodents.
You can admire the wild nature quite comfortably, as there are many pedestrian and bicycle paths leading through numerous bridges and observation posts in the park, so you can walk and bike there. It is forbidden to have picnics in the park. You can relax and relax at the tables at the information center "Sa Roca".
How to get to the Albufera Nature Reserve?
Entrance to the park S`Albufera is located near the bridge "Pont dels Anglesos". It is better to go straight to the information center (about 10 minutes walk), where you can get free permission to visit the park and its map. Binoculars can also be rented on site. The map shows all the most important places (pedestrian and bicycle paths, picturesque observation platforms) and other useful information. It is forbidden to bring pets with you to the park.
Working hours of the park
The park is open from April to September every day from 9:00 to 18:00. In the off-season, from October to March, the park closes an hour earlier - at 17:00. In Spanish or Catalan, there are free guided tours.
When planning a visit to the park, you should bring food and drink, sunscreen and repellents.
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