Guadalest, Altea & Algar Waterfalls Day Trip from Calpe

Three stops in one day: white villages, a medieval castle, and waterfalls you can swim in

A full-day tour from Calpe visits Altea's blue-domed church and cobbled streets, the hilltop village of Guadalest with its medieval castle, and the Algar Waterfalls, a protected natural site where you walk shaded trails and swim in crystal-clear pools. A live guide in English or Spanish leads the route. Roundtrip transport, the waterfall entry ticket, and free time at each stop are included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Altea, Guadalest, and Algar Waterfalls

• Explore Altea old town and church
• Enjoy panoramic sea and coast views
• Free time to stroll, dine, or relax
• Visit Guadalest village and medieval castle
• Admire ancient architecture and history
• Walk shaded trails at Algar Waterfalls
• Swim in natural pools surrounded by nature

Stops and time spent at each 3 stops

1. Altea 1h 30m
2. El Castell De Guadalest 2h 30m
3. Fonts de l'Algar Entry included 1h 30m

What’s included

• Roundtrip transportation from Calpe.
• a live guide in English or Spanish.
• entrance ticket to the Algar Waterfalls.
• free time to explore Altea's old town and beaches, wander Guadalest's medieval village, and swim in the natural pools at the waterfalls.

Times

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• Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday 09:30

Information

Day trip from Calpe visiting Altea and Guadalest, then swim in natural pools at Algar Waterfalls with a local guide.

Group Up to 50

Live guide English and Spanish Another language? ›

Meeting point and pickup No hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point. See the exact address

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Ages Adult (13 and older) · Child (2 to 12 years) · Infant (under 2)

Cancellation and refunds Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund. It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Good to know

Low physical effort Public transport nearby Infants must sit on laps

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The experience

The tour leaves Calpe and starts in Altea, where the old town sits on a hill above the Mediterranean. You explore cobbled streets lined with white houses and artisan shops, and the church's iconic blue domes anchor the skyline. From the top, panoramic views stretch across the coast. Free time lets you wander the boutiques, eat at a local restaurant, or walk down to the quiet beaches. The pace is yours.

Guadalest comes next, a medieval village perched on a rocky ridge. The cobbled streets wind past whitewashed houses, and a medieval castle sits at the heart of it. The countryside views from the ridge are the kind that stop you mid-step. You have free time to move through the village at your own speed, climb to the castle if you want, or simply sit and take it in.

The Algar Waterfalls are the day's final stop. A protected natural site since 2002, it is built around shaded trails that follow the water downhill. You walk past lush vegetation and listen to the cascade, then reach natural pools where you can swim in the clear water. Wooden bridges and picnic areas dot the site, so there is room to rest before the return drive to Calpe. The whole day runs nine hours, with transport time built into each stop.

Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (2 to 12 years); Infant (under 2).

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.

What is there to do in Altea on this tour?

Altea's old town has cobbled streets, white houses with flower boxes, and the blue-domed church at the top of the hill. You get free time to explore the artisan shops, eat at a restaurant, walk the quiet beaches, or simply rest and take in the Mediterranean views from above.

Can you swim at the Algar Waterfalls?

Yes. The Algar Waterfalls have natural pools of clear water where you can swim. Shaded trails line the site, and wooden bridges and picnic areas make it easy to move around and rest between swims.

Does the tour include entry to Guadalest's medieval castle?

The tour includes free time in Guadalest to explore the village and its cobbled streets. Entry to the medieval castle is not included in the tour price and can be purchased separately if you want to visit it.

How long is the full day, and what does that time include?

The tour runs nine hours total from Calpe, with that time covering all three stops and the roundtrip transport between them. Each stop has free time built in so you are not rushed.

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