There are those who are from the sea and those who are from the mountains. If you’re one of the latter, you’re probably sick of being told that the beach is better because you can swim. However, whoever says this is not aware of all the opportunities that the mountain offers us.
So dust off your xiruques, grab your backpack and don’t forget your towel and swimsuit, because we bring you the best natural pools near Barcelona to go and spend a wonderful summer day.
El Gorg del Pare
The Parc Natural de Sant Llorenç del Munt has a beautiful corner to let yourself go and forget about everything in the middle of nature. From the park, we will stay with the Gorg del Pare, a small waterfall where you can relax very close to the Font de L’Escolà.
📍 Vallès Occidental- Bages
Merlès stream
Between Osona and Berguedà is another small natural paradise, and are the small waterfalls of the Riera de Merlès and the relaxation of its waters. To take a bath here is to feel nature in its entirety. It is only necessary to see this photo to get us in the adventurous spirit. Hard to hold back, isn’t it?
📍 The Lluçanès region
Gorgs del Riu Tenes
The Tenes stream, in Sant Miquel del Fai, has several gorges that we can visit, and why be content with only one if we can make a small excursion through all of them? This becomes the best plan for those who are looking for a slightly more active, but, at the same time, calm and relaxed plan.
📍 Vallès Oriental
The Gorg de les Donzelles
Looking at the image, it looks like a place out of fairy tales, and is that popular legends tell that here live dones d’aigua, female characters of Catalan mythology. In addition, it is said that here they tried to kidnap some maidens, hence the name, but, finally, the kidnappers were defeated. You can find it near Sant Quirze Safaja, at Moianès. Don’t forget your camera, because you are going to take some pictures. Be warned!
📍Vallès Oriental
The Gorg Negre
The Parc Natural del Montseny gives us this little corner, which can be reached by following the Riera de Gualba. It is the Gorg Negre that gets all the attention of the visitor, one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Catalonia. The best thing about the site? Lie back, close your eyes and let the sound of falling water do the rest.
📍 Vallès Oriental
The Gorg de la Sort
The Font Dels Enamorats is the starting point of a small route through the Riera de Martinet and we do not know what is better, if the beginning or the end of the road. Because it is undeniable that the fountain has a particular charm, just like the waterfall.
📍Osona
Gorg de Can Poeti
The region of La Garrotxa is perhaps one of the most impressive in Catalonia, a land of volcanoes with beautiful landscapes and excursions, but also of gorges and natural pools. The Gorg de Can Poeti formerly served as a source of power for a mill and now we can take a refreshing swim in it. Of course, in high season it is necessary to book a visit, as its location and easy access by car make it a very popular destination.
📍La Garrotxa
Timbarro Salt
Very close to Sarrià de Dalt, in Girona, we find this beautiful natural pool with a waterfall. To get there, we recommend a small circular route, just 6 kilometers from the village, so it will be easy to park your car.
Around the gorg you have enough space to put your towel and spread out your entire camp for the day. Undoubtedly, an easily accessible and very comfortable place to take refuge from the heat for long hours.
📍Girona