Fallas Valencia 2025 - Child Falla Espartero-Ramon y Cajal

Artist: Fernando Foix.

Prize: 5th special section.

Cost: 55.000 Euros.

"Tribute to the incredible nature and stories surrounding the Albufera of Valencia, a natural park full of life that seems taken from a fairy tale.

In the Albufera, flora and fauna embrace in a harmonious dance, creating a world as fragile as it is majestic. Sunsets, with skies tinged with astonishing colors, make this place magical.
This place is also the protagonist of endearing stories told by the people who live there. Entire generations have left their mark, creating a bond between humans and the environment, which is much more than a simple landscape: it is culture, it is life.
'Living Albufera' invites us to discover this paradise where time seems to stand still and where beauty blends with the stories of its inhabitants."

Did you know that...
"The Albufera is the largest lake in Spain and its name means 'small sea'."

Child falla Espartero-Ramon y Cajal 2025

Did you know that...
"The Arab poets of the 12th century called the Albufera 'the mirror of the sun'."

"More than two hundred thousand tourists visit the Albufera every year."

"Every August 4th, the pilgrimage to Christ of Health is celebrated."

Did you know that...
"The Valencian Lateen Sail has been declared an Asset of Intangible Cultural Interest."

"How exciting the lateen sail racing exhibitions are!"

"Sorolla paints the magical colors of the Albufera."

"The water in the Albufera lagoon takes on different colors thanks to the sun's effect on the algae. Green due to the algae, pink when there are high temperatures and excess salt, and reddish brown in autumn."

"Uncle Nelo and 'Bigot' created the tourist boat tours."

"Rosa Marco, Uncle Nelo's granddaughter, continues the tradition by being the first female boatwoman."

Did you know that...
"The 'perelloná' is when the water level of the Albufera rises and the fields flood."
"The Senia and Bomba rice varieties are protected by the Valencia Rice Designation of Origin."

"The Albufera is home to the best rice in the world! Rice cultivation lasts all year round and is done in a respectful and sustainable manner."

"Humans have tried to destroy the dunes to build. The dunes are a breeding ground for endangered species. Don't step on the plants nor take the sand."
"Without the dunes, the Albufera lagoon wouldn't exist; it's its protective shield and separates it from the sea. They have been formed over centuries by sand carried by the wind and waves."

"The two main bird migration routes in Europe pass through the Albufera! The rice fields are home to many endangered species and a transit area for migratory birds."
"Thousands of flamingos spend the winter in the rice fields, offering a unique spectacle. The flamingos happily 'paddle' in the rice fields... much to the chagrin of the rice farmers!"

"In the Albufera, you can catch the best sea bass, eels, and mullet, which are used to prepare delicious dishes of all-i-pebre, stew, or suquet."

"It's been 25 years since women have been able to fish in the Albufera."

"La Pineda is the largest and closest area to the Albufera lake, and a natural pharmacy full of medicinal plants."

"Hi, I'm Nelo. We Collverd have lived in the Albufera for centuries, so I know all its secrets! Want to discover them? Join me!"

"Blasco Ibáñez wrote in 'Cañas y Barro' about what life was like in the Albufera"

"This village, dedicated to fishing and rice farming, is the soul of the Albufera. And where paella was born!"

"Are you up for the 'Vuelta a la Albufera' bike tour? It's a circular route that passes through rice fields, forests, and villages."

Did you know that...
"The 'goles' are canals with gates used to flood the rice fields."

"There are different routes to explore the Albufera. Don't hesitate! On each one, you'll discover unique landscapes."

"Located in the heart of the Albufera, we can't finish the tour without visiting the lookout tower and the egg observatories. I recommend bringing binoculars!"