El Surtidor
A baroque tiled fountain on Plaza Francisco Aleix, set in the village's first garden. Its ceramics, painted by local women artisans, depict Anna's landmarks and corners, and the well-known Path of the Fountains starts right here.
Its tiles were painted by women artisans from the village, and they show corners and landmarks of Anna itself. El Surtidor is a baroque-style fountain clad in ceramics on Plaza Francisco Aleix, the first garden the town ever had.
A bit of history
Anna grew up around water, and this fountain remembers it well: the Path of the Fountains begins here, the walk that links the springs which for centuries supplied locals as they came for water with pitchers and jugs. The path passes the Garahamet bridge, built in Muslim times, and ends at Gorgo Catalán.
What to visit nearby
It is a good place to start understanding why Anna is known for its water. A short walk away are other corners of the village, such as the Lavadero La Balsa washhouse or the Fuente Negra spring.
Frequently asked questions
Can you see El Surtidor for free?
Yes, it is an open-air fountain in Plaza Francisco Aleix, the village's first garden, with free access.
What makes El Surtidor special?
It is a Baroque-style fountain clad in ceramics, with tiles painted by local craftswomen that depict corners and monuments of Anna itself.
Why does the Camino de las Fuentes start here?
Because Anna grew up around water: the Camino de las Fuentes sets off from this fountain, linking the historic springs, passing the Muslim-era Garahamet bridge and ending at the Gorgo Catalán.
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