I always come here when i go to Valencia. A small town, only to be reached through one way, with lots of nice restaurants and small streets to stroll around in. Near the water different boats are headed to the Albufeira lake which takes about 45 min. but a splendid trip it is. Lots of waterlife and birds around you.... More

El Palmar is a small town that is filled with restaurants and is very popular with the people of Valencia, who go there to eat paella. There are many good restaurants and the main menu is the paella. They probably have the widest variety of paellas in Spain. More

The area is flat, flat, flat. Just like the Camargue in many ways. The town is small and uninteresting except for the many little restaurants. But I happen to love the Camargue, and this is similar, but without the bulls and wild horses. The difference is the network of waterways and the birdlife therein. Well worth a day out, and... More

We made a stop at El Palmer on the way home from Valencia. We were told it was a national park and so expected to see some animal life. Alas we saw nothing much. We wanted a meal and hadn't been told that it was the 'Home of Paella' so were a bit put out when EVERY restaurant was selling... More