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Valencia Unveils Free Nature Guide Featuring 69 Stunning Water Routes

Valencia Unveils Free Nature Guide Featuring 69 Stunning Water Routes
Photo: El Palmar/ shutterstock.com

The Valencia Provincial Council has released a free digital catalog showcasing 69 unique tourist experiences across the province, all beautifully connected by the theme of water. The comprehensive guide spans all 14 local districts (comarcas) and features carefully curated routes along rivers, reservoirs, wetlands, pristine coastlines, and hidden mountain streams.

The catalogue offers activities tailored to every type of traveler: high-adrenaline river rafting and canyoning, peaceful boat tours through Albufera, wetland wildlife trails, hikes to hidden waterfalls, birdwatching, kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding (SUP), river tubing, river cruises, astronomy night sessions, guided eco-tours, cycling itineraries, and multi-day getaway packages.

Peña Cortada Aqueduct in Valencia province
Photo: The magnificent Peña Cortada Aqueduct / shutterstock.com

The digital guide highlights well-known natural landmarks alongside pristine, lesser-visited corners of the province. In the La Serranía district, travelers can find stargazing experiences near the historic Peña Cortada Aqueduct, boat routes across the Benagéber reservoir, dips in the Charco El Gruñidor natural pool, the famous Chelva Water Route (Ruta del Agua), the panoramic viewpoints of Aras de los Olmos, and the dramatic Chulilla hanging bridges. Over in Camp de Túria, the catalog maps out exciting tubing and kayaking descents along the Túria River, while nature enthusiasts heading to Camp de Morvedre will find dedicated birdwatching trails in the Marjal dels Moros wetlands.

Albufera Natural Park lake at sunset
Photo: Sunset over the peaceful waters of Albufera / shutterstock.com

One of the most detailed sections belongs to the L'Horta region. Here, the catalog outlines sunrise and sunset boat excursions through the Albufera Natural Park, cultural day trips to the island village of El Palmar, cycling trails cutting through lush rice fields complete with local gastronomic tastings, coastal walks along El Puig beach, and maritime sports at the traditional inland ports of Catarroja and Silla.

Chulilla hanging bridge spanning a gorge
Photo: The famous Chulilla hanging bridge, Marc Venema / shutterstock.com
Marjal dels Moros wetland boardwalk
Photo: Wooden walkways at the Marjal dels Moros wetlands / shutterstock.com

All 69 trails and experiences were developed in close partnership with 30 local active tourism and nature excursion businesses. The complete interactive flipbook guide is available online and can be accessed for free at this direct link.

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