The natural life of the lake coexists in harmony with traces of agricultural, fishing and culinary traditions and unique way of life as represented by the local "barraca" houses.The centre of this 3000-hectare lake, which is surrounded by the Dehesa del Saler forest and the El Saler, Pinedo and Cullera beaches, is home to the island upon which the fishing village El Palmar is to be found.La Albufera is an important stopover point for migratory birds and a nesting area for resident birds.There is an Information Centre for getting better acquainted with the Albufera Lagoon Nature Park, located at Racó de l'Olla (tel. La Albufera, a corner of nature in which we can find local flora and fauna in its wildest state thanks to the strict protection against human activities.This area is called the Devesa del Saler, a word derived from a kind of pastureland.Three canals (two natural and a third man-made), connect the lagoon and surrounding wetlands with the sea, and each has its own characteristic flora and fauna.All hotels are conveniently located near landmarks and have been carefully selected and brought to you at the best possible price! Lying to the south of the city of Valencia, the Albufera freshwater lagoon is one of the most important nature areas in the Land of Valencia.

Pais Vasco (the Basque Country) is one of the most industrialized regions of Spain but it is still a land of lush green countryside, magnificent mountains and brilliant blue seas - there are many areas of nature that are almost untouched, especially the natural parks of Valderejo, Urkiola, Urdaibai and the magical landscapes along the Guernica river.While there is ample parking around the city, much like most of Spain, getting around on foot or using the relatively cheap metro system is a lot more convenient and relaxing.Having checked into your hotel and dropped your bags off, it's time to go see what this crazy (in a good way) city has to offer, so head on down towards the Plaça de Catalunya at the top end of Las Ramblas.Local specialities Red peppers and white asparagus. This epic Spanish road trip starts in the Catalan capital - Barcelona.This region is perfect for hiking, riding, golf and mountain sports and towns of note are San Sebastian, the famous aristocratic beach resort; and Bilbao, the region's largest city which has a beautiful historic quarter.Discover the rich culture and deeply rooted customs of the Basque people who have forged strong bonds with the environment around them.