Playa del CarabassíBeach of fine golden sand and transparent water in a natural environment of dunes and pine trees. Located 9 km south of the city of Alicante.Introduction Photos How to get There Where to Park Map When to Go Price Activities y...
Natural Pools in Alicante
The province of Alicante is located in the southeast of Spain, bordering the Mediterranean Sea. It attracts millions of visitors every year. Most of them go to the same places to take a dip on the coast, like Benidorm. However, many of the best places to enjoy the water amidst nature are inland.
It has quite a mountainous relief. The northern two thirds is made up of mountain ranges and river valleys, while the southern third is plain. It has pleasant temperatures all year round, with mild winters and hot summers. This results in a beautiful semi-arid Mediterranean landscape dotted with pine, palm and fruit trees.
The rivers are usually short, due to the proximity of the mountains to the sea. They have a medium to low flow, often with large floods in times of torrential rains. The most important rivers are the Segura, the Vinalopó, the Serpis, the Girona and the Algar. It also has numerous reservoirs and lagoons. In these rivers, reservoirs and lagoons there are many spectacular spots and natural pools for admiring or wild swimming, but you have to know where they are.
Discover below the best natural pools and places to swim in Alicante. To find a specific type of spot (e.g. waterfall or river), use the filter below.
Toll Blau – Complete Guide
Toll BlauSwimming hole of crystalline water with small waterfalls trickling down a mossy rock wall. Located in Serra de Mariola Natural Park, Valencia.Introduction Photos How to get There Where to Park Map When to Go Price Activities y Things to Do...
Guadalest Reservoir – Complete Guide
Guadalest ReservoirStunning turquoise reservoir, ideal for swimming and water sports. Located in a valley surrounded by the highest mountains of Alicante (Spain).Introduction Photos How to get There Where to Park Map When to Go Price Activities y...
Cala Portitxol – Complete Guide
Cala PortitxolStunning rustic pebble cove with old, authentic fisherman’s houses. Located in a semi-closed bay in Xàbia (Jávea), Alicante (Spain).Introduction Photos How to get There Where to Park Map When to Go Price Activities y Things to Do Where...
Cala Granadella – Complete Guide
Cala GranadellaSpectacular shell-shaped cove in a closed bay with turquoise blue water. Located in the interior of Alicante (Spain).Introduction Photos How to get There Where to Park Map When to Go Price Activities y Things to Do Where to Eat &...
Algar Waterfalls – Complete Guide
Algar WaterfallsSeries of waterfalls and stunning crystalline swimming holes in an area with lush vegetation. Located in the mountains, 19 km inland from Benidorm (Spain).Introduction Photos How to get There Where to Park Map When to Go Price...
Barranco de la Encantada – Complete guide
Barranco de la EncantadaBarranco de la Encantada (Ravine of the Enchanted) has a stunning swimming hole with a waterfall next to a huge stone wall. Located in the interior of Alicante (Spain). Introduction Photos How to get There Where to Park Map...
Salt de Jijona – Complete Guide
Salt de JijonaWonderful natural pool with green-blue refreshing water, resembling a small oasis, amidst the arid mountains of Alicante (Spain).Introduction Photos How to get There Where to Park Map When to Go Price Activities y Things to Do Where to...
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