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NATURE

The Valencia Region has an abundance of nature throughout it's lands.
Recognised cycle and walking routes, protected parks, caves, historical ruins, castles,
deserted villages, huge mountain lakes and waterfalls mean there is something for everyone.
Take a packed lunch and go exploring!

There are 17 Nature Parks throughout the Comunitat Valencia, including;
The Sierra Calderona Nature Park- Flanked by the Turia & Palancia river valleys, this huge expanse
stretches between the provinces of Castellon and Valencia, and includes the Portacoeli mountain range.
The area is covered in pine and cork oaks, many differing vegetation and has a large range of creatures,
from eagles and owls, to wild boar and amphibians.
The peaks of Gorbi and Gorgo provide stunning view over the region.
As well as the numerous towns and villages throughout the Camps de Turia and Moverde,
the Calderona has many historical and archaeological ruins the show it's Iberian, Roman and Moorish roots.
www.sierracalderona.org
La Albufera Nature Park lies directly to the south of Valencia.
Consisting of 21,000 Ha of wetland, it has 4 distinct areas- shoal, marsh, lagoon and forest.
it is best known for it rice growing. Boat trips are available
(La Albufera Car park is on the CV-500 just south of El Saler.)
www.albufera.com

There are lot's of places to explore in and around Valencia.
The literature available from the Tourist information offices is very informative
with descriptions, maps and history of the different regions.
Check out the official site for all the publications available.

Some more ideas of where to visit

Caves of Valtorta (Tirig-Albocasses) Neolithic cave paintings discovered only recently.
Medieval Castle of Benisano (15 min's fm Casa Mora)
Lliria's Roman Ruins right in the centre of town.
The deserted villages of Loringuilla and Domeno (pictured above) 40 min's CV-35 towards Ademuz
The Caves of St. Jose (AP-7 towards Barcelona 45 min's) for guided underground boat tours.

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