The Albufera de Valencia Natural Park is celebrating its 40th anniversary
Discover its freshwater lake – one of the largest in Spain – the rice paddies, the wildlife...
The Barracas of El Palmar: History and Tradition
Discover the history of the barracas at El Palmar, their traditional purpose and their significance in the culture of the Albufera de Valencia.
Latin sailing exhibitions 2026 at La Albufera
The Latin sailing exhibitions return to La Albufera in Valencia in 2026, with a programme running from May to October. These events offer the chance to witness first-hand one of the lake’s most iconic traditions, with boats sailing solely under sail.
Rice cultivation in La Albufera: tradition and cultural roots, in El Palmar
Discover rice cultivation in La Albufera: stages, key dates, perellonà, Harvest Festival and typical dishes. Best viewed by boat from El Palmar.
New image at the El Bessó boat trip office: a mural inspired by the Albufera, the barraca (traditional hut), traditional fishing and, above all, its sunsets.
Mural in the office of Paseos en Barca El Bessó in El Palmar: sunset in the Albufera with a traditional hut, fishing and a boat on the lake.
Els redolins and eels in l’Albufera: a tradition that lives on
Els redolins and eels in l'Albufera: a tradition that lives on
In l'Albufera, fishing is not just a trade: it is a way of understanding the place. Amongst the reeds, canals and flat-bottomed boats, the fishermen maintain a custom that organises life on the lake: the redolins, fixed fishing spots that are raffled off each year to distribute the work and resources fairly.
The Lateen Sail in Valencia’s Albufera: living tradition and heritage in motion
The lateen sail is one of the oldest navigation systems in the Mediterranean. It was already in use in Roman times and became very important during the Arab domination.
The Pilgrimage of Cristo de la Salud in El Palmar
The Pilgrimage of Cristo de la Salud in El Palmar transforms the lagoon into the setting for one of the most unique and moving festivals in the Valencian Community.
