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I like nature. And I really like the s'Albufera all year round.
Nabil
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An autumn walk in Albufera Park
S'Albufera or Albufera Park is the largest and most important wetland in the Balearic Islands. With an area of 1646.48 hectares, consisting mainly of wet grassland and marshland, the park is located in the municipalities of Muro and Sa Pobla. The origins of the wetland date back to ancient times and its area and characteristics have changed with the changes in sea level. It is close to Port de Pollenca and Alcudia on Playa del Muro.
Opening hours of the s'Albufera
The National Park is open from 9 am to 6 pm between 1 April and 30 September and from 9 am to 5 pm between 1 October and 31 March. Entrance to the park is free of charge. Dogs are not allowed to enter.
On foot or by bike
The park can be reached on foot or by bicycle via the Pont dels Anglesos bridge. Parking for vehicles is available along the roads that pass by the residential areas of the park or in the designated car park next to the Pont dels Anglesos (on the Can Picafort side).
Water as the basis
Water is the basis for the ecological richness of S'Albufera. The water and the humidity of the soil allow for a constant growth of vegetation, which varies according to the depth of the water, the proximity to the sea and the terrain. Much of the water in the park is supplied by rainwater, seasonal streams and springs from underground aquifers. Although the amounts of seawater entering the park during the summer months are relatively small, this input has a significant impact on flora and fauna alike.
In terms of fauna, the most common fish species are the eel (Anguilla anguilla) and the mullet (Chelon and Liza spp.). The Iberian moor frog (Pelophylax perezi) is common and the most abundant reptiles are the viper snake (Natrix maura) and the European pond turtle (Emys orbicularis). The 22 mammal species include mice, rats and a number of bats.
Invertebrates include numerous species of dragonflies, flies and beetles, while the number of moth species exceeds 450.
The list of birds includes 303 different species, including 64 breeding species, a mix of residents and summer visitors. Over 10,000 birds spend the winter months in S'Albufera.
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