Algar Waterfalls (Les Fonts de l’Algar)
Natural parkThe Algar waterfalls — Les Fonts de l’Algar — are a string of cascades and natural pools in the hills above Callosa d’en Sarrià, a popular cooling-off spot through the Costa Blanca summer.
Why visit the Algar Waterfalls
A walking route follows the river up one side and back down the other, past clear, cold spring-fed water with several pools open for swimming beneath the falls. Paths, steps and bridges make it easy to explore, though the rocks are slippery, so water shoes and care help. It is a managed site with an entrance fee, parking, toilets and picnic areas, which keeps it family-friendly — and it pairs naturally with the mountain village of Guadalest just up the road.
Cascades & pools
A string of cascades and natural pools set in the hills above Callosa d’en Sarrià, fed by springs upstream.
Clear, cold water
The water is clear and cold, and several pools are open for swimming beneath the falls.
Up one side, down the other
A walking route follows the river up one side and back down the other, with paths, steps and bridges along the way.
Bridges & steps
Paths, steps and bridges make the site easy to explore, though the rocks are slippery, so water shoes and care help.
Fee & facilities
A managed site with an entrance fee, parking, toilets and picnic areas, which keeps it family-friendly.
With Guadalest
It gets busy in peak season, so visit early or off-season, and pair it with the mountain village of Guadalest just up the road.
Practical information
- Getting there: in the hills above Callosa d’en Sarrià, inland from Benidorm; about 1 hour by car from Alicante airport (ALC), with on-site parking.
- Access: a managed site with an entrance fee, toilets and picnic areas; a walking route follows the river up and back.
- Bring: water shoes — the rocks are slippery — and swimwear for the pools beneath the falls.
- Best time to visit: early in the day or off-season for fewer crowds; pair it with nearby Guadalest.
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A chain of waterfalls and natural pools in the hills above Callosa d’en Sarrià, with a riverside walking route and cool, swimmable turquoise water.
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