Protected Area · Spain
La Albufera Natural Park
La Albufera Natural Park is a protected area in Spain, covering 52,189 acres (21,120 ha), established in 1986.
Protected Area · Spain
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Park facts
| Park type | Protected Area |
|---|---|
| Location | Spain |
| Area | 52,189 acres (21,120 ha) |
| Established | 1986 |
| Coordinates | 39.2957° N, 0.3335° W |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About La Albufera Natural Park
The Albufera Natural Park (in Valencian Parc Natural de l'Albufera) or simply La Albufera (from the Arabic البحيرة al-Buḥayra, "the lake") is a Spanish protected natural area located in the province of Valencia, Valencian Community. It was referred to by the Romans as Nacarum Stagnum, and in some Arabic poems, it is referred to as "Mirror of the Sun". The park covers an area of 21,120 hectares, including the Albufera wetlands and the coastal zone adjacent to both, and it is located approximately 10 kilometers to the south of Valencia. On July 8, 1986, the Generalitat Valenciana designated the area a natural park.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Airports near this park
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- Valencia Airport (VLC) · Valencia, Spain · 15.5 miles away
- Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport (ALC) · Alicante, Spain · 71.1 miles away
- Ibiza Airport (IBZ) · Ibiza (Eivissa), Spain · 96.1 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
Where is La Albufera Natural Park?
La Albufera Natural Park is in Spain (39.2957° N, 0.3335° W).
When was La Albufera Natural Park established?
La Albufera Natural Park was established in 1986, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is La Albufera Natural Park?
La Albufera Natural Park covers 52,189 acres (21,120 ha).
Sources
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2367959 — Wikidata (CC0) — name, country, coordinates, area, established year, highest point where stated.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Albufera_Natural_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).