PhD in Geography and naturalist. Over a decade designing experiences
that connect people with the territory. My story begins with a deep
connection to nature — and a desire to communicate and protect it.
“I love to get outside the city and see more of the place I visit. This was a really
enjoyable evening with someone who was passionate and very knowledgeable about the nature of the Albufera.
We walked through pine forests, learned about the lagoon, visited the rice fields — really unusual — and
topped it off with a stunning sunset over the still water. Unmissable. Rafael has a great personality and
sense of humour; the time flew.”
Carmel · Cork, Ireland
“Rafa offers a unique tour to the Albufera that goes beyond your normal boat trip — how
this special place came to be, its geology, the birds: flamingos and glossy ibis. And to top it off, a
beautiful boat ride over the lake. Can only recommend.”
Lies · Zemst, Belgium
“Really happy we booked this tour. Informative and fun. The Albufera is very beautiful,
and through Rafa we learned what lies behind that beauty — the history, the local birds and plants. Rafa
is an excellent guide with real knowledge and good humour. We would definitely recommend.”
Cen · Berlin, Germany
“Our guide Rafa was very knowledgeable — the history of the place, its geological
significance. I would highly recommend the sunset tour. Peaceful and quite beautiful. A worthwhile
experience.”
Amy · Rochester, Minnesota
“Thank you Rafa for a beautiful and fantastic tour. Knowledgeable, informative, kind and
fun. The Albufera is a stunning area — so many species of birds in a protected habitat. Beautiful at
sunset. The children on the boat seemed to enjoy it every bit as much as the adults.”
Eileen & Cormac · Ireland
“I recommend this tour and this guide to anyone in Valencia. Everything was great —
incredible atmosphere, wonderful company, time well spent. For the study of nature, only Rafa.”
Alisa · Dnipro, Ukraine
“Rafa was friendly, welcoming, and made the whole experience fun and easy. Everything was
well organised. A great time.”
Moe · Alexandria, Egypt
“A great guide and a unique experience. He was very attentive and accommodating to our group’s requests throughout the tour; it felt like something genuinely personalised.”
Isabela · Airbnb Experiences
“We were taken to several special places, finishing with a fantastic sunset boat trip. Rafa knows what he is talking about and what to look out for. A very interesting excursion and definitely recommended.”
Thomas Benjamin · Breda, Netherlands
“Such a fun and unique tour! Rafa was so kind and knowledgeable about the history and the wildlife of the area. He also took the time to research our local geography beforehand and made connections that we understood. We were able to see so many different landscapes, plants, and animals. Everything was beautiful!!”
Lydia · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
“This tour was the highlight of our visit to Valencia. Rafa was an exceptional guide and a lovely man with a deep knowledge of the current and historical ecology of Valencia. The tour was very good value for money. Watching the sunset on the boat was simply amazing, very peaceful and special. As someone who suffers from motion sickness, I would highly recommend this experience. Rafa is an excellent driver, very helpful with cold AC and cold drinks, and the boat ride is on beautiful calm waters. I was so glad I was brave enough to book this excursion, it was fantastic!”
Cheryl · Sydney, Australia
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