European Inter-Lake Network: The Albufera Lake (Spain)
Located south of Valencia, and in a natural park of 21,000 ha, the Albufera Lake is 3,000 ha in size, not very deep, separated from the Mediterranean by a dune ridge and control structures. It is surrounded by vast rice fields. Part of the natural park is a reserve. The lake is open to tourism and recreational fishing.
The Albufera lake is represented in the inter-lake partnership by the Director of the Natural Park.