THE ALGAR FOUNTAINS Benidorm

Better known by its Valencian name Fonts de l'Algar the falls of the river Algar, which rises in the high sierras behind the Benidorm coast, are high on the list of major tourist honey pots. A series of crystal-clear cascades and falls has been landscaped and attracts countless visitors who enjoy the waterside paths and bathe in the pools and falls. The approach through the hills to this spot is beautiful; the road winds past loquat plantations, the main crop of the valley. The sight and sound of water on a hot summer day is enchanting, and the Museo de Medio Ambiente (environmental museum) and aromatic plant collection are added attractions.