Pego-Oliva Marsh — Attraction in Oliva

Pego-Oliva Marshland, a big biodiversity space Between the province of Alicante Valencia, there is a big area of 1290 hectares that is called the Pego Oliva Marshland Natural Park, the best quality wetland of the coast, which represents one of the biggest biodiversity places in the Spanish Mediterranean. Not only because of its geographic location ( between the alluvial cones of the Gallinera River and the Girona River and framed by the Mostalla, Migdia and Segaria Mountain Ranges, forming an opened space, in the shape of a horseshoe, spreading as far as the sea), but also the right balance between the traditional rice farming and the respect for the environment. In this geographic location, there are all the ecosystems that are characteristic in the Mediterranean coast sedimentation: a very well preserved coast, despite the level of urbanization; brackish waters with a very specific flora, the humidity – especially dedicated to rice farming, crossed by irrigation canals and watered by the Bullent- Vedat river and the Racons Molinell river – and citric farming. Having the mountains close by, guarantees the existence of innumerous animals and plants. The Pego-Oliva Marshland is one of the oldest lagoons that has reached the highest level of silting. Since old times, hunting and fishing had a very big importance. Later, rice cultivation was added. In this area there were a lot of types that were produced, as the Bombón and the Pegolí, and there are other types that are cultivated and very well appreciated, as the bomba rice. Nowadays they do some ecologic experimental farming, and they have already seventeen types of rice. Before or after you visit this prominent natural area – that has several types of protection – we suggest you visit the Pego Ethnological Museum, where the population, touched by their natural heritage and the traditional agricultural activities, made sure to preserve everything that has a connection with farming and the rice commercialization. In the museum you can see more traditional professions, as the...

A very special nature area, where thousands of birds stop and feed, whilst migrating. This is a wetland that needs to be protected - I understand that the local people are allowed to go shooting at weekends, but I am against that. Today I saw the yellow irises in flowers, as well as other flowers. And there were young people doing a project, which is important, so that they see how nature is developing, especially in spring. If you like peace and nature, go to the Marjal de Pego-Oliva and discover what is there. But please take your...

Explorar la Marjal de Oliva-Pego en bicicleta fue una experiencia verdaderamente fascinante. Acompañado de mi padre, nos sumergimos en un escenario natural de una belleza serena y cautivadora. El suave murmullo del agua, los exuberantes juncos y la variada vida silvestre nos envolvieron mientras pedaleábamos por los caminos serpenteantes.

Cada pedalada nos permitió descubrir la rica biodiversidad que habita este humedal único. Avistamos aves majestuosas en su hábitat natural, desde elegantes flamencos hasta gráciles garzas. La tranquilidad del entorno nos brindó un escape de la rutina diaria, permitiéndonos disfrutar de momentos de contemplación y conexión con la naturaleza.

Los paisajes cambiantes a lo largo del recorrido nos mantuvieron cautivados; desde las extensiones abiertas de agua hasta los enclaves cubiertos de vegetación, cada rincón nos presentó una nueva sorpresa visual. La brisa fresca y la sensación de libertad al pedalear entre la marjal añadieron un toque de aventura a nuestra excursión.

Además de la belleza escénica, la Marjal de Oliva-Pego también nos transmitió un mensaje importante sobre la conservación de los ecosistemas acuáticos. Pudimos apreciar la fragilidad de este entorno y la importancia de cuidarlo para las generaciones futuras.

En definitiva, nuestra travesía en bicicleta por la Marjal de Oliva-Pego resultó en un día inolvidable de conexión con la naturaleza y un lazo especial entre padre e hijo. Una experiencia que recomendaría a cualquier amante de la naturaleza y los...