2. Experience, the climb step by step to the top<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>The flat and watery landscape of the Marjal de Pego-Oliva invites various activities.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/span>Hiking and biking through the park<\/span><\/h2>\nA network of trails and dirt roads crosses the park, ideal for a leisurely walk or bike ride. The terrain is flat, making it <\/span>accessible<\/b> makes <\/span>for all ages<\/b>. A popular starting point is the <\/span>Muntanyeta Verda<\/span><\/i>, a small hill with a picnic area from which you have a great overview. Wooden bridges lead you across the rivers and canals.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/span>Bird watching: a paradise for birders<\/span><\/h2>\nFor bird lovers, this park is an absolute must. Armed with binoculars, you can observe hundreds of species here. <\/span><\/p>\nThe best times are early morning or late afternoon, when the birds are most active. Special <\/span>bird watching routes<\/b>, such as the <\/span>Bullent<\/span><\/i> and <\/span>Racons<\/span><\/i> routes, help you find the best spots.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/span>A unique dive: the source of Font Salada<\/span><\/h2>\nOne of the park’s hidden gems is <\/span>Font Salada<\/span><\/i>. This is a natural spring where <\/span>thermal<\/b> and <\/span>mineral-rich water<\/b> with a constant, pleasant temperature of around 20 degrees bubbles up. <\/span> <\/p>\nIts clear waters and natural surroundings make it a wonderful place for a refreshing swim, even outside the hot summer months.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/span>The famous Bomba rice<\/span><\/h2>\nA visit to Pego<\/i> is not complete without tasting the local pride or taking it home. The Bomba rice, known for its round grain that is <\/span>perfect<\/b> is <\/span>for paella<\/i><\/b>, has been grown here for centuries. <\/span> <\/p>\nResearch also shows that Pego<\/i> rice has one of the lowest levels of arsenic in Spain, which makes it <\/span>extra healthy<\/b> makes it extra healthy. You can buy the rice, packaged in cute cotton bags, at the factory in Pego<\/i> itself or at local stores and bodegas in the area.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>3. Visits, practical information<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/span>The villages of Pego and Oliva<\/span><\/h2>\nThe natural park is located between the two municipalities of the same name. <\/span>Pego<\/i><\/b> is an authentic, undiscovered village with a charming old center where you can experience real Spanish life. <\/span>Oliva<\/i><\/b> combines a historic center with beautiful sandy beaches. Both places are a perfect base.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/span>How to get there.<\/span><\/h2>\nThe park is easily accessible by car via several access roads, such as the N-332 and the CV-700. A good starting point is the picnic area at the <\/span>Muntanyeta Verda<\/span><\/i>, where you can park. For detailed information and maps, it is best to contact the <\/span>visitor center of the park<\/b>:<\/span><\/p>\n\n- Phone<\/b>: +34 679 19 52 27;<\/span><\/li>\n
- Email<\/b>: parque_pegooliva@gva.es.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/span>A day trip from the area<\/span><\/h2>\nThanks to its location in the north of the Costa Blanca, the Marjal de Pego-Oliva is an excellent day trip from several resorts.<\/span><\/p>\n\n- D\u00e9nia and J\u00e1vea<\/b>: from these popular places you can get to the park in about 20-30 minutes;<\/span><\/li>\n
- Moraira, Benissa and Calpe<\/b>: count on a drive of about 30 to 45 minutes for a completely different nature experience;<\/span><\/li>\n
- Altea and Albir<\/b>: also from here it is a doable drive of about 45 minutes.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>
<\/span>Marjal de Pego-Oliva facts & figures<\/span><\/h2>\n\n- Status<\/b>: protected natural park since 1994;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\n- Surface area<\/b>: 1,255 hectares;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\n- Main rivers<\/b>: <\/span>Bullent-Vedat<\/span><\/i> and <\/span>Racons-Molinell<\/span><\/i>;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\n- Special status<\/b>: recognized by the Ramsar Convention for Wetlands and part of the European Natura 2000 network;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\n- Number of bird species<\/b>: over 300 different species have been observed;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\n- Unique feature<\/b>: combination of traditional rice cultivation with high biodiversity;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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