"I loved the trip overall a fantastic day, only issue I had was getting from torrevejia to Alicante in time. as busses only run from certain times so we only made it by 1 minute, possibly more pick up points could help."
15 km From Benidorm · Entry Paid at the Gate
Algar Waterfalls Trips from Benidorm
The Algar waterfalls are a ticketed river gorge 15 km inland from Benidorm, and no coach trip includes the entry fee. The official rate is €4 or €5 depending on season — which is worth knowing, because at least one listing quotes €8.
From
$49
per person
Free cancellation
- 4.7 / 5 1548+ Reviews
- €4–5 Official Entry
- 1.5 km Of River Walk
- Free Cancellation
The Experience
What the Guadalest & Algar Day Includes
From the operator's own listing. Read the exclusions too — the gate fee lives there, and it is small but not zero.
Highlights
- Feel at one with nature on a day trip to the Spanish countryside
- Explore the historical village of Guadalest and its medieval castle
- Marvel at unrivaled panoramic views of the picturesque landscape
- Swim in the Algar Waterfalls, naturally formed by the Algar River
- Get free time to enjoy both Guadalest and the Algar Waterfalls
What's Included
- Roundtrip transportation
- Algar Waterfalls entry ticket
- Official local guide
- Free time in Guadalest
- Free time in Algar Waterfalls
Good to know: Wear comfortable clothes and shoes. · To access the best viewpoints in Guadalest, it is necessary to walk a certain number of stairs. · For better comfort, you might bring (but not mandatory) water shoes as there may be stones in the Algar river. · When booking your tour, make sure to choose your correct departure point between the two options as the schedules are different. If you want to depart from ALICANTE choose "Tour from Alicante"; if you want to depart from BENIDORM choose "Tour from Benidorm". · Not suitable for: People with mobility impairments, Wheelchair users · Not Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Food and drinks
How an Algar Day Works
Inland from the coast, a timed entry slot, and 1.5 km of river to walk.
Know That the Gate Fee Is Separate
No trip on this shelf includes entry to the falls. The official rate is small — €5 for an adult in high season, €4 the rest of the year — but it is yours to pay on arrival, and at least one listing quotes a figure well above that.
Expect a Timed Slot in Summer
The site runs on limited capacity with entry turns: when your slot ends, you leave so the next one can come in. That is why an unhurried afternoon by the pools is not always the day you get, and it is not something a coach itinerary can change.
Travel Inland From the Coast
It is about 15 km from Benidorm and 3 km from Callosa d'en Sarrià, so the transfer is short. Most trips pair it with the Guadalest valley on the same road, which is the sensible shape for the distance.
Walk the Gorge
A path of roughly 1.5 km runs up the riverbed past the pools and cascades. The rock is wet and worn smooth in places, so shoes with grip beat flip-flops by a wide margin.
Photo Gallery
Les Fonts de l'Algar
Clear pools stepped down a limestone gorge, with the Guadalest valley and its reservoir on the same road.
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Three Ways to Reach the Falls
The gate fee is the same in every column and is never included. What differs is how you get there and what else the day contains.
| Feature | WHAT WE'D BOOK Guadalest & Algar Coach Day | Drive Yourself | Buggy or Quad Version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | From $49/per person | Fuel, and nothing else. Official parking is free | Several times the coach day — you are paying for the vehicle |
| Entry to the Falls | NOT included. €5 adult in high season, €4 the rest of the year, as of September 2026 | Same fee, paid the same way at the gate | Same fee again — no version of this includes it |
| What Else Is in the Day | The Guadalest valley — castle village above a turquoise reservoir, on the same road | Whatever you choose, and a 15 km drive each way | The drive itself is the attraction; less time at the water |
| Can You Pick Your Hour? | No. And in high season the site's own timed slots decide anyway | Yes — and going early is the single biggest improvement available | No |
| How Much Feedback Is Behind It | By far the largest review base on this shelf | Not applicable | A solid review base, rated slightly lower |
| Who It's For | Anyone without a car who wants the inland valley as well as the gorge | Anyone with a car. It is the cheapest good day on the Costa Blanca | People who came for the buggy, with the waterfall as the destination |
| Check Availability | See the Buggy Tour |
The Alternatives
Other Ways to Reach the Falls
Coach with Guadalest attached, a buggy or quad version, or a straight transfer. The gate fee is yours to pay in every one of them.
BUGGY VERSIONBenidorm: Buggy Jungle or Algar Waterfalls Tour
We meet at the meeting point in Benidorm. Everyone must sign a disclaimer. After that there is a safety instruction plus explanation of how the buggy works. Take off …
FROM VALENCIAFrom Valencia: Guadalest, Altea & Algar Waterfalls Day Trip
Combine the natural relaxation of the Algar Waterfalls with the cultural richness of Guadalest and the Mediterranean charm of Altea on this day trip from Valencia. …
QUAD VERSIONBenidorm: Jungle or Algar Waterfalls Quad Tour
We meet at the meeting point in Benidorm. Everyone must sign a disclaimer. After that there is a safety instruction plus explanation of how the quad works. Take off …
BEST RATEDFrom Alicante: Guadalest Valley and Algar Waterfalls Tour
Depart Alicante in this small group tour of no more than 7 people and journey towards the village of Guadalest in the Guadalest Valley for a day tour of the scenic …
TRANSFER ONLYFrom Alicante: Algar Waterfalls Tour with transfer
Visit the Algar Waterfalls, located in the mountains near Alicante. This stunning natural attraction is home to crystal-clear waters that cascade down a series of …
The Independent Guide
The Gate Fee Is Small — and One Listing Doubles It
Les Fonts de l'Algar charges €4 or €5 depending on season, with free official parking. No coach trip includes it, and at least one operator tells you it costs €8.
Les Fonts de l’Algar is a ticketed river gorge 15 km inland from Benidorm — a chain of clear pools and small cascades stepped down a limestone valley, with a path of about 1.5 km running up beside them.
It is one of the cheapest days out on the Costa Blanca. It is also one where the numbers on the internet do not agree.
What entry actually costs
The published rates, as of September 2026:
| High season (15 Jun – 15 Oct) | Rest of year | |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | €5.00 | €4.00 |
| Students / pensioners | €4.00 | €3.00 |
| Children 4–10 | €2.00 | €2.00 |
| Under 3 | Free | Free |
Parking at the official car park is free. There are private car parks by the entrance charging around €5 a day, and some nearby restaurants offer parking free if you eat there.
The discrepancy worth knowing about
No trip on this shelf includes the entry fee — every listing leaves it to you. That is normal and fine.
What is less fine: one listing on this shelf states “The entrance fee is 8 euros for 1 person” — against a published adult rate of €4 to €5.
We are not going to accuse anyone of anything. Prices change, listings go stale, and a figure can be out of date without being dishonest. But you should walk up to that gate knowing the official number, because it is roughly half what that one listing told you to expect.
Check the site’s own current rate before you travel. Ours is date-stamped and will go stale too — more detail here.
Which trip we would book
The Guadalest and Algar day from Alicante or Benidorm: 1,548 reviews at 4.7/5, from $49 — by a very wide margin the largest body of feedback on this shelf.
It pairs the falls with the Guadalest valley — a castle village above a turquoise reservoir on the same inland road — which is the right shape for a destination only 15 km away. Going all that way for the gorge alone leaves half a day unused.
The timed-slot rule
In busy season the site runs limited capacity with entry turns: when your slot ends, you leave to make room for the next one.
That is worth setting expectations around. The postcard version of Algar — an unhurried afternoon dozing by a pool — is a shoulder-season experience. In August it is a scheduled visit to a busy place, and no tour operator can change that.
Go early, or go outside high season, and it is a different and much better day.
When you do not need a tour at all
It is 15 km from Benidorm. If you have a car, you drive there, park free, and pay €4 or €5. That is the entire cost.
What a coach buys is the transfer without a hire car, and the Guadalest half of the day arranged for you. That is a reasonable thing to pay for — and it is not access, because access is a few euros at a gate anyone can walk up to.
Swimming is permitted in places and the water is cold — the honest version is here.
Guest Reviews
What Visitors Say
4.7/5
from 1548 verified guests
"excellent day out javier was a great guide and very informative throughout. guadalest and tge waterfalls are well worth the money to visit a unique place."
"This was the first time my friend and I took part in an organized tour like this. The whole thing was really great!!! Jose, our tour guide, was very sweet and a great guy!!! 😊 We also had plenty of free time during the tour! I can only recommend it to everyone!!"
"Such a lovely day out, guide was really nice and helpful and the driver was amazing!! Deffo recommend"
"Amazing day! Jose was really friendly and informative. You get ample time in each location to explore, and the views are stunning! Would definitely recommend!"
"Amazing day. Guadalest is a beautiful town and the waterfalls were an amazing experience. We had a great guide and driver."
"The whole thing was good fun! We loved both sites, but especially Algar Waterfalls, it was so beautiful. Thank you for a great trip!"
"A brilliant , informative and interesting tour. Our tour guide made sure that our trip was pleasant and filled with as much info on the local area as anyone could possibly ask for. 10/10 would recommend . Thanks Javi !"
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The most-booked Algar trip pairs the waterfalls with the Guadalest valley — 4.7/5 from 1,548 verified guests, from about $49, with transfers from Benidorm or Alicante. Entry to the falls is paid at the gate and costs €4–5. Free cancellation. Starting from $49 per person.
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Algar Waterfalls — Questions People Actually Ask
Straight answers, starting with the number one listing on this shelf gets wrong.
As of September 2026: €5 for an adult in high season (15 June to 15 October) and €4 the rest of the year. Students and pensioners pay €4/€3 with proof, children 4–10 pay €2, and under-3s are free. Parking at the official car park is free. Worth knowing because one tour listing on this shelf states the entrance fee is €8 — roughly double the published rate.
No — not on any trip we can see. Every listing leaves the gate fee to you, which is normal for a ticketed natural site with capacity limits. It is a small amount, but budget it, and be aware the figure quoted in listings is not always current. Live tour prices are on the booking calendar; the gate fee is paid on arrival.
Yes, in the designated bathing areas — it is the main reason most people come. The water is spring-fed and cold year-round, which is the appeal in July and a shock in any month. Get in gradually rather than jumping, and wear something with grip: the limestone is worn smooth and is usually wet.
The walk up the gorge is about 1.5 km past the pools and cascades, so an unhurried visit with a swim is a couple of hours. In high season that may not be yours to decide: the site runs timed entry turns with a capacity cap, and when your slot ends you leave. Shoulder season is where the relaxed afternoon actually exists.
We are not going to quote a fare — taxi pricing varies by operator, time and season, and a stale figure here would be worse than none. What is fixed is the distance: about 15 km from Benidorm, and 3 km from Callosa d'en Sarrià. That is short enough that a taxi is viable for a group and expensive for a couple, which is the gap the coach trips fill.
Yes, and most of the market is exactly that. The best-reviewed option pairs the falls with the Guadalest valley — a castle village above a turquoise reservoir on the same inland road — which is the sensible shape, because 15 km inland does not fill a day on its own. There are also buggy and quad versions, and straight transfers with no guiding.
No, but a car makes it very cheap: drive 15 km, park free at the official car park, pay €4 or €5 at the gate. That is the whole cost. Without a car there is no public transport worth planning around, so a coach trip is the practical route — and what you are paying for is the transfer, not access.
Shoes with grip, above everything else — the path is stone and usually wet, and the pool floors are rock rather than sand. Water shoes are ideal if you plan to be in and out. Bring a towel and something warm for afterwards; you will feel the cold more ten minutes after getting out than while you are in.
May, June, September or early October — or first thing in the morning in high summer. The water is the same all year; what changes is whether you are visiting a quiet gorge or a busy site on a timed slot. If your dates are flexible, choosing the season does more for the day than choosing the tour.
For a cheap half-day inland from the coast, yes — clear pools stepped down a limestone gorge, a short walk, and a swim if you want one. It is not a grand waterfall and it is not a wilderness; it is a well-managed natural site 15 km from a major resort, and it is busy in season for exactly that reason. Go with that expectation and it delivers well above its price.
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