Marjal dels Moros
A coastal wetland of around 300 hectares between Sagunto and Puçol, with lagoons, salt marshes and former rice fields protected as a Special Protection Area (ZEPA) and Natura 2000 site. It is a refuge for water birds, including threatened species such as the marbled teal and white-headed duck. You explore it on foot along tracks and boardwalks, with viewing points.
Around 300 hectares of lagoons, salt marshes and former rice fields separate Sagunto's fields from the sea: this is the Marjal dels Moros, a coastal wetland between Sagunto and Puçol, protected as a Special Protection Area (ZEPA) and part of the Natura 2000 network.
What you'll see
What draws people here is the birdlife. The wetland shelters water species, some as threatened as the marbled teal and the white-headed duck, which find a place to breed and rest. Bring binoculars and watch slowly from the viewing points.
Planning your visit
- You explore it on foot along tracks and boardwalks, no car.
- Access is free; early morning and late afternoon are best for birdwatching.
- It's very close to Grau Vell, so the two link up on the same outing.
A quiet nature-and-beach option that fits well among the free things to do.
Frequently asked questions
Is it free to visit the Marjal dels Moros?
Yes, access is free.
What can you see at the Marjal dels Moros?
It is a coastal wetland of around 300 hectares protected as a SPA and part of the Natura 2000 network, a refuge for water birds including threatened species such as the marbled teal and the white-headed duck. Bring binoculars and watch slowly from the observation points.
How do you explore the Marjal dels Moros?
You explore it on foot along paths and boardwalks, without a car; early morning and late evening are the best times for birdwatching. It lies between Sagunto and Puçol, very close to Grau Vell.
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