Gulf of Valencia

Gulf of Valencia

The Gulf of Valencia ( _es. Golfo de Valencia), is a gulf or inlet of the western Mediterranean Sea, on the eastern coast of Spain, its extremes are the Cabo de la Nao in the south while the north limit is difuse, for some it is the Cape of Vinaròs and for others it would be the Ebro delta; if Vinaròs cape is considered, then it is entirely comprised by the coast of the Valencian Community, if the Ebro delta is included, then it reaches the southernmost part of Catalonia.

The tiny Columbretes islets are located in this gulf.

Geography

The coast along the Gulf of Valencia is typically plain and sandy. Coastal marshes (chiefly the Albufera) are the distinctive feature in this region. The area is perhaps the finest example of Mediterranean climate in Spain.

Associated to the low and fertile lands, both rice and, especially, trees of the citrus genus such as orange and lemon are the dominant crops.

The coast along the Gulf of Valencia is densely populated, with one of the highest population densities in Spain.


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