Alboraya, Spain

Port Saplaya, Alboraya, Spain
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Author: Enrique Íñiguez Rodríguez


Alboraya (Valencian: Alboraia) is a city in the province of Valencia, in the Valencian Community, Spain. It covers 8.3 sq km (3.2 sq mi) and has a population of 22,000 people (2012 estimate). The town is close to the city of Valencia.

Houses at Port Saplaya in Alboraya, Spain
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Author: flydime


Alboraya comprises the neighborhoods of Port Saplaya and Patacona. They are separated by the mouth of the Barranco del Carraixet. Local cuisine include paella, baked rice (arròs forn), rice with spinach and spicy snails (avellanencs).

Visiting Alboraya

Alboraya is to the immediate north of Valencia. It can be reached on Avinguda de Alfahuir.

Places of Interest in Alboraya