Albufera of Gayanes

The Albufera of Gayanes (pronounced [albuˈfeɾa], meaning "lagoon" in Valencian, from Arabic البحيرة al-buhayra, "small sea"), is a freshwater lagoon in the municipality of Gayanes (Alicante), Valencian Community, in eastern Spain.[1]

Albufera of Gayanes
Albufera of Gayanes
LocationGayanes (Alicante) Valencian Community, Spain
Area11.20 ha (27.7 acres)
Created2007
Governing bodyGeneralitat Valenciana

It is an endorheic basin lagoon whose waters enter the Serpis river. Its existence is documented from the beginning of 15th century. The former lagoon was desiccated to avoid disease during the Spanish Civil War. In 2004, after a few strong rains, the natural space recovered.

In 2007 the lagoon was included in the natural space landscape protected are of the Serpis river. It became a natural protected space supporting a diversity of flora and fauna.

The lagoon is frequented by migratory birds, nidificantes and invernantes. It supports autochthonous turtles. It is surrounded by dryland fields.

Other Albuferes

See also
  • Index: Special Protection Areas of Spain

References
  1. Report about the Gayanes Albufera of the Confederación Hidrográfica del Júcar

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