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Dénia -- Nature areas

Parque Natural de L'Albufera de Valencia, an old marine gulf.
An old marine gulf, reconverted into a fresh water lake, one of the most important nature reserves in Valencia.

This lake belongs to the List of Wetlands of International Interest (Ramsar Agreement).Besides, it has been declared a ZEPA zone (Special Bird Protection Area).The protected area is La Albufera lagoon, its wetland, and the coast strip or belt (Dehesa del Saler) adjacent to both, that affects part of the townships of Valencia, Alfafar, Sedaví, Catarroja, Massanassa, Albal, Beniparrell, Silla, Sollana, Sueca, Cullera, Albalat de la Ribera, and Algemesí.The shape of the lagoon of La Albufera starts from the subsidence approximately 30 kilometres from the coastline between Valencia and Cullera.The shape of Albufera is irregular, with a diameter of approximately six kilometres at the widest point.Communication between the lagoon and the sea is through channels or passages, that are opened or closed with lock gates modifying the amount of water in the lagoon.'Mata del Fang', 'Mateta de Baix', 'Mata de la barra', 'Mata de L'Antina', 'Mata de San Roc', y 'Mata del Rey' are the six islands in Albufera. In terms of the human population, remains have been found of what is thought to be the original settlers. The inhabitants of the area essentially grow rice, which is closely linked to the survival of Albufera, above all to the struggle to reclaim metres of the surface which translates as extra income for them with each harvest.

The area is characterised by the abundance of pastures and reeds.The water in these areas is a permanent feature and here you can find read mace, cat's-tail, herbs, and giant reeds. The Dehesa del Saler separates the lagoon, or better said the sea, with a strip of sand approximately one kilometre in length. To the south of the Park of Albufera there is another small lagoon, less known, called the Bassa de Sant Llorenç (pool of San Lorenzo), probably the result of closing a small lagoon by the same sandbank that isolated the Albufera of Valencia.

Hotels

Vincci Maritimo
C/ Llull, 340
08019 Barcelona
     



Designed by the famous and awarded architecture study "Alonso & Balaguer", this modern hotel is in the new financial district 22@ to few meters Palace of Congresses Forum 2004 and the beach "Mar Bella". Their 140 rooms and 4 junior suites, inspired by the Zen style, are equipped with all the amenities that the client may need, air contitioning, cable TV, minibar, safe box, free access to internet. In the restaurant "Jardí del Mar" the guests will be able to taste a wide selection of local and international dishes, which they could also enjoy in the Japanese Garden..

Silken Gran Hotel Domine Bilbao
Alameda De Mazarredo, 61
48009 Bilbao

     



The Silken Gran Hotel Domine Bilbao, opposite to the Museum Guggenheim, is Silken´s first five-star hotel. The property is a model of contemporaneity, with a welcoming environment. The whole project is imbued with the spirit of the neighbouring museum, and its boasts a range of furniture that is in itself a veritable review of the most emblematic 20th century design. It is unique in the way it applies an integrated design concept, work of the world-famous design Javier Mariscal..

Hotel Casa Fuster G.L
Pº de Gracia, 132
08008 Barcelona
     



This hotel classified as a 5 star Deluxe Monument is the result of an impeccable refurbishment that has both, respected and enhanced the interior design of the emblematic 1908 modernist style building by the famous architect Lluis Domenech y Montaner, whose work has been classified as World Heritage. Located in the best area in the centre of Barcelona, it is the only building in Paseo de Gracia that provides a marvellous panoramic view not only of the entire street, but also of the whole city..

Golf courses

Golf Los Arqueros
Carretera de Ronda, Km. 166,5
29679 Benahavís (Málaga)
Tel. +34 952784600 / Fax: +34 952786707

holes: 18
par: 72


Equidistant from Málaga and Gibraltar Los Arqueros prides itself on being the Costa del Sol's first Seve Ballesteros design putting Benahavis on the map. Los Arqueros is a challange for golfers with low and high handicaps. Its varied holes and contrasting landscapes offer a magnificent view over the Andalusian hills and the Mediterranean..


Estepona Golf
Carretera de Cádiz, Km.150
Arroyo Vaquero
29680 Estepona (Málaga)
Tel. +34 952937605 / Fax: +34 952937600

hole: 18
par: 72


The 18 hole course, which is located on the inland side of the main coastal road at Km. 150, just one mile from Estepona town centre, was designed by José Luis López and first opened in 1989. The design uses the natural landscape which is set against the Sierra Bermeja mountain range, and enjoys sea views from most parts of the course. The fairways are wide and the greens large which provides a challenge for players of all levels, but doesn't penalise the average golfer..