Les Fonts de L'Algar (Algar waterfalls)
A well visited beauty spot on the river Algar inland from Benidorm. The area has been lanscaped with paths and water chanels to make it easier for visitors to few the falls, some of which are more like cascading weirs.
- 15 km from Benidorm
- The well maintained path is along the side the river Algar which is a strong flowing stream this far inland, for a length of 1.5km
- The path is steep in places with lots of steps in the steepest locations and bridges cross over the stream.
- There is a whole serries of waterfalls cascading over the limestone bedrock, along your pictuest jouney.
- There are also pools for a swim, diving not allowed.
- The water level is maintained to some degree by the use of sluice gates an a water bypass channel.
- Eating only allowed in the picknic area or at the restaurants.
The pools formed by the weirs have become very popuular to have an embrasing swim in the clear water. It is interesting watching people trying to swim against the current that flows through narrower channels.
The River Algar
The road that runs near to the falls winds it's way through beautiful countryside, with loquat plantations.
Restaurants
- A Font del Moro restaurant is
- Addtional restaurants are located on the road, these usually have large car parks for the coach tours that visit the area.
Les Fonts Restaurant
Video of the restaurant & the waterfalls
- located near to the first and nicest of the falls.
- Website
Algar de Don Juan
- Large swimming pool with Pool terrace
- Childrens playground
- Website
La Cascada
Casa Marcos
- Large swimming pool with Pool terrace
- Website
Camping Bar-b-que and Picnic areas
An area is set aside for Camping, Bar-b-que and Picnics. Please note that these activities are not allowed except in the dedicated areas.
Besides the falls also visit
- Museo de Medio Ambiente (Enviromenta museum) with an exibition of aromatic plants suitable for herbs and aromatheraphy essences.
- Museo del Aqua (Water museum)
- The village of Guadalest is only a few miles away See our excursion below
Top day tour from Albir & Benidorm
Sightseeing Tour to Guadalest and/or Algar Waterfalls
Day Trip to Guadalest & Algar Waterfalls
From Albir 4, & Benidorm several pick up points.
6 hour Tour More Information or Book
Although the site says from Benidorm the tour also picks up in Albir. Click the 'View details' on the site for more information on pick up points.
