FONTS DEL ALGAR (ALGAR WATERFALLS)

Only 15km from Benidorm is the Fonts del Algar or Fonts de L’Algar as it is also known. It is a series of naturally occurring and impressive waterfalls. They have become renowned in recent years and have grown into a tourist attraction.

Once you have parked your vehicle, follow the other tourists to either of the two entrances. After paying the fee, you can explore the waterfalls and pools at your leisure as they are open from morning until night. You may also walk beside the river, swim in the rock pools, swing your feet in the flowing water, have a picnic or find a quiet location to relax under the pine trees. You can exit by following the way uphill behind the first aid station. This will take you to the arboretum, picnic area and the Museum of the environment. The museum houses different exhibits concerning the local flora and fauna as well as a gift shop.

Further up the hill, you will find a botanical garden with over 500 different kinds of cactus and succulents and some Dinosaur statues. There are also several restaurants along the road leading to the waterfalls where you can try and enjoy the gastronomy of the area. Many of these have swimming pools for diners to use.

CONTACT DETAILS:

Pda. Algar s/n03510 Callosa d’en Sarrià (Alicante)
Phone #: 96.588.01.53
E-mail: info@lasfuentesdelalgar.com
http://www.lasfuentesdelalgar.com
Coordinates:Latitude: 38.659353 (38º 39’ 33.6708’’ N) North Longitude: -0.095997 (0º 5’ 45.5886’’ W) West

DIRECTIONS FROM ALICANTE

Take the exit Alicante E-15/AP- 7/Murcia/Valencia/Madrid/A-31/V- 31/A-7, when you reach the fork, stay right to incorporate onto the road E-15 / A-70, take exit onto AP-7 (during 40 km), take exit 65A Poniente Benidorm, follow the signs Finestrat / La Nucia/CV-767/CV-70, at the roundabout take the exit direction La Nucia, at the roundabout take the third exit onto local road 3318/CV- 70, pass through La Nucia, Polop, in Polop take the second exit at the roundabout towards road of Callosa d’en Sarrià/CV-715 . In Callosa d’en Sarrià take the second exit at the roundabout into Bolulla Road / CV-715. Follow this road for about 2 km. and turn right. Continue along this road for about 1 km (CV-7531).
Duration: Approximately 1 hour

ADMISSION FEE/TICKET PRICES:

Adults: €4
Senior Citizens: €3
Students: €3
Children (4 to 10 y/o): €2
Children (0 to 3 y/o): FREE
Group of adults or seniors (min. of 20 persons): €3
Group of children 4 to 10 (min. of 20 persons): €1.50

Opening times: Please go to http://www.lasfuentesdelalgar.com/opening_times.htm

RESTAURANTS

RESTAURANTE CASA MARCOS

Ptda. Algar s/n03510 Callosa d’en Sarrià (Alicante)
Teléfono: 96.588.08.68
E-mail: restaurante@casamarcos.com

RESTAURANTE DON JUAN

Ptda. Algar s/n03510 Callosa d’en Sarrià (Alicante)
Teléfono: 96.588.04.91
E-mail: algardonjuan@gmail.com

RESTAURANTE EL VALLE

Ptda. Algar s/n03510 Callosa d’en Sarrià (Alicante)
Teléfono: 965880389 / 606924500
E-mail: nataliflech@hotmail.com

RESTAURANTE LA CASCADA (CASA FEDERICO)

Ptda. Algar s/n03510 Callosa d’en Sarrià (Alicante)
Teléfono: 96.588.08.67
E-mail: restaurantecasafederico@gmail.com

RESTAURANTE LES FONTS (CA NASIO)
Ptda. Algar, 7103510 Callosa d’en Sarrià (Alicante)
Teléfono: 96.588.02.31 / 96.588.01.54
E-mail: restaurantlesfonts@gmail.com

PICNIC AREA

Located at point 13 of the map is the Picnic Area of Les Fonts de l’Algar. It has a total of 16 tables available with a total capacity for 150 people. Toilets and vending machines with water, soda, coffee and snacks can be found as well. Near the picnic area is a souvenir store where as well as souvenirs of Les Fonts de l’Algar you can also purchase products made with medlar (níspero). There is a small sample of medicinal plants for you to enjoy and a display that shows the history of the medlar (níspero).