Guadalest & Algar Falls day trip: Village and waterfalls

Two hours to wander a cliffside village, then an afternoon in mountain waterfalls.

A full-day coach tour from Albir, Benidorm or Calpe to the medieval mountain village of Guadalest and the natural Algar Falls, with pickup and drop-off included. You get two hours to explore Guadalest at your own pace (three hours during June and September), then free time to swim and wade in the tiered pools and streams of the falls. A live guide in English or Spanish travels with the group. The coach is air-conditioned and the itinerary covers roughly seven to eight hours door-to-door.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit Guadalest and Algar Falls

• Pickup from Albir, Benidorm or Calpe
• Travel to Guadalest village
• Explore Guadalest for 2 hours
• Travel to Algar Falls
• Enjoy free time at waterfalls

The experience

The coach picks you up from one of eight meeting points across Albir, Altea, Benidorm or Calpe, then drives inland for 35 to 40 minutes to reach Guadalest. The village sits on a mountain ridge and has narrow streets, old stone buildings and views across the valley. You explore on your own for two hours (extended to three during June and September), so you set the pace through the lanes and decide where to stop.

After Guadalest, the tour heads to Algar Falls, a series of natural waterfalls and pools fed by mountain streams. The falls cascade down multiple levels, and there are designated swimming areas, a diving spot, and gentler pools and streams for wading. Bring swimwear and a towel if you plan to get in the water. The afternoon is unscheduled, so you choose how long to stay in the pools and which levels to explore. The water can be cold and the site involves many steps, so comfortable shoes are essential.

Museum entrance fees at Guadalest are optional and paid separately. The tour returns you to your original pickup point by evening. Note that water entry is sometimes restricted by local authorities if conditions are unsafe, and the site is not suitable for people with significant walking difficulties or mobility challenges due to the number of steps throughout the falls.

What’s included

• Pickup and drop-off from your chosen meeting point in Albir, Altea, Benidorm or Calpe.
• air-conditioned coach transport.
• a live guide in English or Spanish traveling with the group.

Options for this experience

8 options

Albir PlayaGuide in English or Spanish · 09:45Pickup is from the roundabout in front of the Albir Playa Hotel and Lidl supermarket

PelicanosGuide in English or Spanish · 10:05From Sol Pelícanos Ocas. Starting point: Sol Pelícanos Ocas, C. Gerona, 47, 03503 Benidorm, Alicante, Spain

Poseidon PlayaGuide in English or Spanish · 10:35Pickup is from the bus stop on the main beach road in front of the Poseidon Playa Hotel, not at the hotel entrance. Starting point: Hotel Poseidon Playa, Av. de Racharel, 1, 03502 Benidorm, Alicante, Spain

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Gran BaliGuide in English or Spanish · 10:45Pickup is from the carpeted area on the steps leading to the main entrance of the Gran Hotel Bali. Do not wait at the bus stop. Starting point: Gran Hotel Bali, C. del Actor Luis Prendes, 4, LOCAL- B, 03502 Benidorm, Alicante, Spain

SuitopiaGuide in English · 09:15Departing from Suitopia Calpe. Meeting point: Estimar Calp Suitopia 3 & three, Av. Europa, 2, 03710 Calpe, Alicante, Spain

MercadonaGuide in English · 09:20Pickup is from the bus stop at the Mercadona supermarket in Calpe, facing the AR Diamante Hotel. Starting point: Mercadona, Av. Juan Carlos I, s/n, 03710 Calpe, Alicante, Spain

Cap NegretGuide in English · 09:40Pickup is from the bus stop on the N332, opposite the Cap Negret Hotel

N332 Bar GranadaGuide in English · 09:40Pickup is from the bus stop on the N332, opposite the Bar Granada in Altea. Starting point: BAR GRANADA ALTEA, Carrer la Mar, 135, 03590 Altea, Alicante, Spain

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Before you book

Days and timesMonday, Wednesday and Friday7 departure times: the first at 09:15, the last at 10:45

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Youth (4 to 12 years) · Child (2 to 3 years) · Infant (under 2): free

GroupUp to 55

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Demanding physical levelNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Round Town Travel S.L.

Is this one for you?The unscheduled time in both locations suits travelers who want to set their own pace rather than follow a fixed itinerary, and the afternoon at the falls works best if you're comfortable with swimming in cold mountain water and navigating steps. Book this tour if you're staying anywhere along the coast from Albir to Calpe and want to reach both sites in a single day without renting a car.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

In English, with 7 departure times. In Spanish, at 09:45, 10:05, 10:35 and 10:45.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (4 to 12 years); Child (2 to 3 years); Infant (under 2): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How far is Guadalest from where I'm staying in Benidorm?

Guadalest is about 35 to 40 minutes inland by coach from Benidorm, depending on traffic and the exact pickup point.

Can I swim at Algar Falls, or is it just for looking?

Algar Falls has multiple swimming areas across its levels: a diving zone for deeper water, gentle pools and streams for wading, and spaces to float in the natural mountain pools. Bring swimwear and a towel if you want to get in.

What's included in the price, and what do I pay extra for?

The tour includes pickup and drop-off from your chosen meeting point, the coach ride, and the guide. Museum entrance fees at Guadalest are optional and paid on the day if you want to enter.

Is there time for lunch, or should I eat before the tour starts?

Lunch is not included in the tour, so eat before pickup or bring snacks. You'll have two hours in Guadalest and free time at the falls, but no scheduled meal stop.

How many steps are there at the waterfalls, and is it accessible for someone with walking difficulties?

Algar Falls involves numerous steps throughout the site. The tour is not suitable for people with significant walking difficulties, as most areas of the falls require climbing or descending stairs.

Which pickup point is closest to where I'm staying?

There are eight pickup locations: Albir Playa, N332 Bar Granada, Poseidon Playa, Cap Negret, Gran Bali, Mercadona, Suitopia, and Pelicanos. Confirm your nearest point when you book, and provide a mobile number so the driver can contact you if needed.