Font Salada
A natural spring beside the Pego-Oliva marsh whose slightly sulphurous waters stay at a mild 21–24 °C for most of the year. That makes bathing possible even in winter, and tradition credits the water with skin-friendly properties. It is an open-air pool surrounded by nature, popular as a free natural spa.
You can swim here in the middle of January. The Font Salada is a natural spring beside the Pego-Oliva marsh in Oliva, whose slightly sulphurous waters stay mild, around 21–24 °C, for most of the year.
Why it's special
That steady temperature is what sets it apart: while the sea cools down, the pool stays warm, which is why it is one of the few places around here where people get into the water out of season. Tradition also credits the water with skin-friendly properties thanks to its mildly saline, sulphurous makeup. It is an open-air pool surrounded by nature that works as a free natural spa.
Planning a visit
- Bathing is free and costs nothing; bring water shoes, as the bottom is not fine sand.
- In summer and at weekends it fills up, so it's worth arriving early.
It is right next to the Parc Natural de la Marjal de Pego-Oliva, an ideal pairing. For more spots like this, see our guide to natural pools near Valencia.
Frequently asked questions
Does it cost anything to bathe at Oliva's Font Salada?
No, bathing is free and costs nothing.
Where is the Font Salada?
It is a natural spring next to the Pego-Oliva marsh, in Oliva, surrounded by nature.
What makes the Font Salada special?
Its slightly sulphurous water stays warm, around 21-24 °C for most of the year, so you can bathe even in winter; tradition credits it with benefits for the skin.
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