From Alicante or Benidorm: Guadalest and Algar Waterfalls day trip
4.71,717 reviews
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Coach trip from Alicante or Benidorm to the village of Guadalest and the Algar Waterfalls, with entry included and free time to swim in the natural pools. Rated 4.7/5 from 1,717 reviews.
- 6 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- English, Spanish
- Mobile ticket
Practical details
- Duration
- 6 hours
- Guide languages
- English · Spanish
- Mobile ticket
- No need to print
- Wheelchair accessible
- No
- Minimum age
- No restriction
- Pets
- Not allowed
- Cancellation
- Free up to 24h before
Highlights
- Guadalest village and castle
- Swim at the Algar Waterfalls
- Algar entry included
- Departures from Alicante or Benidorm
- About 2 free hours at each stop
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Our take
It packs the best of the Marina Baixa hinterland into one outing: a picture-postcard village and a freshwater swim. If Altea does not interest you, it is shorter and cheaper than the trip that combines all three.
What's included
- Return coach transport
- Algar Waterfalls entry ticket
- Official local guide
- Free time in Guadalest and at the Algar
Not included
- Hotel pickup
- Food and drinks
Good to know
What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
- Sun hat
- Swimwear and towel
- Food and water
- Sunscreen
- Water shoes (optional)
Not suitable for
- People with reduced mobility
- Wheelchair users
Things to keep in mind
- Reaching the best viewpoints in Guadalest involves stairs
- The Algar riverbed is stony: water shoes help
- Groups of up to 50 people
Meeting point
Alicante or Benidorm, depending on the option you choose when booking.
Pick the right departure when booking: Alicante and Benidorm departures have different times.
The experience
What you will see
- Guadalest, a village perched on a rock, with its castle and cobbled lanes.
- Panoramic views over the inland mountains.
- The Algar Waterfalls, with cascades, pools and wooden bridges.
How it works
You travel by coach from Alicante or Benidorm to Guadalest, where you have around two hours to explore. Then you continue to the Algar Waterfalls for another two hours of walking and swimming before heading back.
Who I recommend it for
- Anyone on the coast who wants an inland day without a car.
- Families and couples after nature and a swim in summer.
Who I don't recommend it for
- People with reduced mobility: there are stairs and uneven ground.
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible.
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before, with a full refund.
Frequently asked questions
Can I swim at the Algar?
Is the entry ticket included?
Is food included?
Is there hotel pickup?
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