Embalse de Guadalest
A reservoir of almost unreal turquoise that winds below the village among the mountains, with the old town perched above the water. You can take it in from the village viewpoints or walk the valley paths around it, and the visit is completely free.
The Guadalest Reservoir is one of those scenes that stays with you: a sheet of water in an almost unreal turquoise that winds at the foot of the village, set among the mountains of the Marina Baixa. Its striking colour, together with the silhouette of the old town perched over the valley, is what draws so many cameras here. Taking it in costs nothing at all.
What to see
The reservoir can be enjoyed in two complementary ways. First, from the viewpoints within the old town of Guadalest, where the water suddenly appears far below, between the slopes, in that postcard view. Second, by heading down into the valley to circle it along paths and lookouts that reveal it from different angles, with the mountains mirrored on its surface.
Tips for your visit
- Morning or late-afternoon light brings out the turquoise of the water; avoid the middle of the day in summer.
- Combine it with a walk through the village's old quarter and its museums.
- Wear comfortable footwear if you head down to the valley paths, which can be uneven.
- Respect the natural setting: this is a protected, water-supply area.
The visit costs nothing and pairs easily with a walk through the village.
Frequently asked questions
Does it cost anything to see the Guadalest Reservoir?
No, taking in the reservoir is completely free. You can view it from the viewpoints in the old town or walk around it on the valley's paths and lookouts.
Where is the best place to see the reservoir?
There are two ways: from the viewpoints in Guadalest's old town, where the water suddenly appears below between the slopes, or by heading down into the valley to circle it on paths and lookouts that reveal it from different angles.
What makes the Guadalest Reservoir so special?
Its almost unreal turquoise water winding at the foot of the village among the mountains of the Marina Baixa, one of the most photographed scenes in the whole province of Alicante.
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