from West to East across the Catalan coast

La Fontcalda (Drive alongside mountainside)

• Terra Alta’s famous natural swimming pool
• 38 degrees temperature so summer best
• Canaletes river gorge between mountains
• Take road between Waldo and Benifallet (long & scary!)

Barranc del Gorg (5K walk)

• Reached via a 5K walk
• Between Vilaplana & fever
• Spectacular waterfall into natural pool
• Surrounded by rocks
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Niu de l’Àliga (Good for families)

• Eagle’s Nest at Alcover (Alt Camp)
• Small waterfall from the river Glorieta
• Originally powered water mills
• Surrounded by vegetation
• Reached via Mas Fores across a quiet road
• Ideal for families

El Torrent de la Cabana (No Swimming)

• 7 pools in the region
• ‘pools of Itiniterari Cabana’ & ‘Difiultat Little’
• Campdevànol near Ripoll, best known
• NOTE: Forbidden to bathe
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Gorg Blau (Road Toll)

• Among Montagut and Oix (Gorg Blau)
• Climbing & hiking area
• Waterfall with a natural pool with icy blue waters
• Road Toll to get there, but worth paying
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Basses del Borró (A hike)

• 4 ponds of the Borró River (Alta Garrotxa)
• Some on surface (but mostly underground)
• Some are traditionally nudist.
• Signs along the road or hiking map (use a guide)
• Villagers keen to retain locations secrecy
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Cala Bramant (Best by boat)

• Known as Lovers Cove
• Small cove by the sea with natural pool
• Often quiet & idyllic
• Access via boat or kayak through a sea opening
• Possible on foot with hardy footwear

Piscina Es Cau (Private)

• Swimming falls is an artificial pool
• Next to the beach ‘Platja Fonda’
• Private for apartment community
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original: https://www.timeout.cat/girona/ca/que-fer/les-millors-piscines-naturals-de-catalunya