Algar Falls

The Algar Falls locally known as the Les Fonts de L’Algar or Fuentes Algar are located on the Algar River near Callosa on the Costa Blanca in Spain. If one is a tourist staying in the sea side resorts of Benidorm, Altea, Calpe and Villajoyosa then The Algar Falls make for a good day out as they are only a short thirty minute drive away. The Algar Falls Benidorm have been featured on an episode of the popular television series Bendidorm which prompted my family to and I to visit the falls in September 2009.

When one arrives at the Algar Falls one has to pay to park the car as well as a small fee of €2 to enter the park which is used to maintain the bridges and trails throughout the natural reserve. It is quite a hike up some steep steps so sturdy foot wear instead of flip flops are more suitable. Once one has reached the falls and the pools one can relax and just enjoy the scenery. The whole Algar Falls area is protected and there is a large amount of plants, herbs and trees in this natural park.

One can take a picnic or a barbeque in the designated areas in the park and swim in the pools of the Algar Falls too which remain refreshingly cool even in the heat of the summer. One can even set up camp at the Algar Falls. Restaurants at the Algar Falls offer a full range of menus. The nearest of the restaurants is the Font del Moro Restaurants which is located at the first lot of waterfalls. Additionally there are the Algar de Don Juan Casa Marces, La Cascada and Casa Marcos which are located along the road side with car parks for cars and coach tours which frequently visit the area.

Very near to the Algar Falls is the town of Guadelest which is also well worth a visit.