The Albufera de Gaianes () is a freshwater lagoon in the municipality of Gaianes (Alicante), Valencian Community, in eastern Spain.Report about the Gayanes Albufera of the Confederación Hidrográfica del Júcar
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 Albufera de València
See also Index: Special Protection Areas of Spain
Notes
References
External links
Report about the Gayanes Albufera of the Confederación Hidrográfica del Júcar