Alboraia, municipality of Spain
Alboraia is a municipality in the Valencia region, located in the northern part of the Horta area. The town sits in a flat landscape shaped by agricultural fields, particularly rice paddies that define much of the surrounding terrain.
Alboraia developed as a settlement in the historic Horta region, an area known for centuries for its irrigation farming. The municipality grew from its origins as an agricultural area shaped by traditional water management practices that supported farming life.
The town is flat and easy to explore, ideal for cycling through the surrounding field paths. The best time to visit is early morning or late afternoon, when farming activity is visible and light conditions are favorable for photographs.
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