Albufera: Boat Ride with Valencian Wine Tasting & Tapas
ID: GYG701618-1149816
Category:
Country: Spain
Duration:
01:30 hours
Description
Discover and taste Valencian wines on a boat ride in the Albufera Natural Park during your stay in this Mediterranean city.
Enjoy a tasting of Valencian wines while you take a boat trip on the Albufera, Spain's largest freshwater lake.
When you reach the village of El Palmar, a few kilometres from the city of Valencia, we will be waiting for you at the "Rosa la barquera" jetty.
From there we will take the boat and go to the chosen place to start the wine tasting.
In the meantime, the boatwoman or the boatman will tell you the history of the village, the traditions and give you information about the flora and fauna of the natural park. Once stopped, we will serve the wines. We will talk about the wineries, the winemaking process and the grape varieties. All accompanied by an aperitif (tapas, cheeses, sausages, etc).
And one of the best things: we can even watch the sunset.
A unique experience that combines leisure, gastronomy and landscape.
Highlights
- Taste 3 organic Valencian wines with a local sommelier accompanied by "tapas".
- Discover the Albufera lake, a unique natural envinronment, on a boat ride.
- Learn about the wineries and local grape varieties.
- Enjoy the sunset, Mediterranean wines and company in an informal atmosphere.
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
We recommend wearing comfortable shoes for getting on and off the boat.
Depending on the time of year, a jacket because the temperature drops due to the breeze.
If the activity takes place at midday, it is recommended to wear a hat or cap.
In summer, it is advisable to carry mosquito repellent at dusk.
When arrive at the village of El Palmar, in the parking at the entrance, on the right hand side, you will see a sign that says "Rosa la barquera". There is the jetty from where the boat departs. The sommelier will be waiting there.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
