S'Albufera de Mallorca Natural Park, Natural park and wetland reserve in northern Mallorca, Spain
S'Albufera de Mallorca is a protected wetland reserve in northern Mallorca comprising marshes, canals, and lagoons, the largest of its kind in the Balearic Islands. The landscape includes shallow waters and reed-covered areas that create diverse habitats throughout the park.
British engineers built an extensive canal system during the 19th century to drain the wetlands for farming purposes. This infrastructure remains visible today and shaped how the landscape has developed over the past two centuries.
The name comes from Arabic and means 'the lagoon,' reflecting the island's Islamic past. This linguistic connection to earlier times remains woven into the local landscape and how people speak about this place.
The park welcomes visitors daily, and bringing binoculars and comfortable walking shoes helps you enjoy wildlife viewing to the fullest. The main entrance at Pont dels Anglesos includes a visitor center where you can get maps and information about current conditions.
More than 300 bird species live in or pass through the park, including night herons, ospreys, and peregrine falcons that visitors often spot here. This rich birdlife draws birders and nature enthusiasts from around the world to spend hours watching and photographing.
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