Lavadero La Balsa
Anna's old communal washhouse, on Plaza de la Alameda, with a baroque balustrade and water from the Albufera tumbling in a cascade into its basins. Still widely used by locals, it is one of the most emblematic corners of a village built around water.
Water from Anna's Albufera tumbles in a cascade into its basins, and even today there are neighbours who come to rinse their laundry here. Lavadero La Balsa, on Plaza de la Alameda in Anna, is a communal washhouse still in use, finished off with a baroque balustrade.
What to see
It is one of the most recognisable corners of a village born around water. The sound of the water running without pause and the stone of the basins tell you, without any signs, what daily life was like before water reached people's homes.
The surroundings
It sits right in the old town, so it is easy to combine with a walk through the village and with other water spots such as El Surtidor, where the Path of the Fountains begins. A short stop, but a very Anna one.
Frequently asked questions
Can you visit the Lavadero La Balsa for free?
Yes, it is a communal open-air washhouse in Plaza de la Alameda in Anna, with free access.
Is the Lavadero La Balsa still in use?
Yes, even today some local women come to rinse their laundry here. The water from the Albufera of Anna cascades down into its basins.
What makes this washhouse special?
It is one of the most recognisable corners of a village born around water, topped by a Baroque balustrade. It sits right in the old town, easy to combine with a stroll and with El Surtidor.
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