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Parque Natural de la Albufera

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4 story sections
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Contents

4 sections · tap a section for its opening lines
  1. 1Orientation

    South of the city of Valencia lies the Albufera, a vast freshwater lagoon separated from the Mediterranean Sea by a narrow strip of sand dunes and pine forests known as the Devesa. The name Albufera comes from the Arabic…

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  2. 2The Agronomy of the Perfect Grain

    To master the secrets of paella, one must understand the science of the rice grain. The rice grown in the Albufera is almost exclusively of the Oryza sativa variety, specifically short-grain types. …

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  3. 3Cultural Identity and the 'Marjal'

    The Albufera is more than just a site of production; it is a repository of Valencian identity. The 'marjal,' or the marshland, has its own unique culture, centered around the traditional fishing and farming communities. …

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  4. 4Closing

    As the sun sets over the Albufera, casting a golden glow over the flooded rice fields and the distant silhouette of the city, we can reflect on the profound journey of the ingredients that have defined our day. This lagoon is the…

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What is Parque Natural de la Albufera?

Parque Natural de la Albufera is a place with 4 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.

Key facts
TypeActivity
Story sections4
Text languageEnglish
Coordinates39.3333, -0.3333
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