Estany del Pujol
An artificial lake dug in the early 1970s within the Devesa for a marina that was never built; after being abandoned it has re-wilded into a wetland rich in flora and waterbirds. Lying close to the Gola del Pujol, it is a quiet corner of the natural park, ideal for birdwatching and a stroll among dunes and Mediterranean pinewood. It pairs well with a visit to the viewpoint and the beaches of the Devesa del Saler.
The Estany del Pujol was born of a project that was never finished: an artificial lake dug in the early 1970s within the Devesa for a marina that stayed on paper. Once the work was abandoned, nature reclaimed the ground, and today it is a wetland of l'Albufera natural park, in the municipality of El Palmar.
A re-wilded wetland
Over the years the basin —which in places reaches four metres deep— has filled with flora and waterbirds and turned into a quiet, little-trodden corner. Dunes and Mediterranean pinewood ring it, the landscape of the Devesa del Saler, ideal for a short walk and for birdwatching.
How to fit it in
It sits very close to the Gola del Pujol and the Devesa beaches, so all three fit into a single outing. It's a free, open-air plan, perfect for a day escape from València.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Estany del Pujol?
It is an artificial lake dug in the early 1970s in the Devesa for a marina that was never built; after the project was abandoned it has rewilded into a wetland of the Albufera Natural Park.
What can you do at the Estany del Pujol?
It is a quiet, little-visited spot, ideal for birdwatching and a short walk among the dunes and Mediterranean pine woods of the Devesa del Saler.
What can you combine the visit with?
It is very close to the Gola del Pujol and the Devesa beaches, so it pairs well with a visit to the viewpoint and the Saler beaches.
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