Algar Waterfalls

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Algar Waterfalls are fairly close to Benidorm, about 15km away, and well worth a visit for the stunning cascades and scenery. The Falls are close to the town of Callosa d´en Sarria, a very agricultural area, especially for the loquat fruit (nispero), a sweet fruit a cross between an apricot and a peach. On the way up to the car parks you will see lots of stalls selling products made from loquats, such as liquers, chutney and jam.

The area is a natural park and is very rich ecologically but the falls are really quite breathtaking. Now the Summer silly season is over you can be confident that even on a weekend you will not find it crowded, and can relax and enjoy the pleasant walk up the river bed alongside the falls, and the different natural water features and rock pools on the route.

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There are a lot of steps and eating a picnic is only permitted in a designated area but many people were still carrying drinks and obviously a small amount of food. There is a good restaurant on the way in and there are toilets. The car park is 5€ (there is ample parking) and it is 5€ per person entrance (reduced for children and OAPS) but it really is worth it for a few delightful hours there.

Be warned, the water is absolutely freezing, although my friend said he thought it was perfectly acceptable at 18 degrees to swim (I beg to differ and struggled paddling, but it really did not matter). The temperature is apparently fairly consistent all year round as the water comes directly from the mountain and its natural springs.

To get there from Torrevieja take the AP-7 or the N-332 to Benidorm. From there take the CV-70 and the CV-715 to La Nucia. Head for Polop (signposted) and from there to Callosa d´en Sarria and follow the signs to the Algar Waterfalls. The website and opening times throughout the year can be found here: http://www.lasfuentesdelalgar.com/opening_times.htm

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