Les Fonts de l'Algar

Les Fonts de l'Algar are a stretch of the Algar river, already in Callosa d'en Sarrià, where the water tumbles down in cascades and pools in natural basins, which are called tolls here. They are run by the Callosa town council as an enclosure with an entry fee. From El Castell de Guadalest it is about 15 km downhill along the CV-755, and it is the natural complement to the castle on a hot day.

Seven tolls and a 13-metre waterfall

Past the ticket office, a path with many steps follows the river beside the waterfalls; the main cascade is about 13 metres. The walk takes about 45 minutes, plus however long you stay in the water or take photos: you can stay as long as your ticket allows. There are seven marked bathing areas. The water comes out at 17 or 18 degrees in summer and winter, so the dip is short. There is a lifeguard at Easter and in the summer season; the rest of the year you swim at your own risk. Bring water shoes or sandals for the river and flat footwear for the path.

At the top is the picnic area, with tables, shade, toilets, a vending machine and children's games. It is the only place where you can eat. You can't enter with alcohol or glass containers.

What it costs and when it opens

The website still links the 2025 rates. In low season, from 15 October to 15 June, adults pay €6; in high season, from 15 June to 15 October, €8. Children aged 4 to 10 pay €3 all year, and under-4s go in free. There is a reduced price with a student card or for over-65s, which can't be combined with other discounts, and a group rate from 20 people. Under-16s must go with an adult. The ticket office accepts cards.

Open all year. In November, from 9:00 to 17:30; from December to February, from 9:00 to 15:30; in July and August, from 9:00 to 20:00. Closed on 24, 25 and 31 December and 1 and 6 January. In July and August the visit runs in shifts: from 9:00 to 13:00, from 13:00 to 16:00 and from 16:00 to 20:00, and you leave when yours ends. If you are bringing food in those months, enter through ticket office 2, next to the picnic area, where there are free lockers.

Tickets, car and bus

At the ticket office, tickets are sold on the day until capacity is full. Online, with Vivaticket, you have to buy at least 24 hours ahead, and no changes or refunds are accepted. Free parking is next to the Tourist Info, 700 m from the entrance, and there is another free one 100 m before; private ones charge about €5. Without a car, the Avanza bus reaches the centre of Callosa, and from there it is 3 km on foot or by taxi, about €7 to €10.

The terrain is natural, with steps and changes of level that ramps don't overcome: pushchairs have a hard time and the website advises going without one. With a dog, only from 16 September to 14 June, on a lead and without going into the river.

The visit is part of the Sunday in Guadalest: castle and Algar plan. If you sleep in the valley, El Molinet del Governador is between Callosa and El Castell, and Nou Salat is on the same road.