El Gorg Fosc, Natural waterfall in Garrotxa Natural Park, Montagut i Oix, Spain.
This waterfall creates natural pools with crystal-clear waters surrounded by limestone cliffs and dense Mediterranean forests in a preserved mountain environment offering swimming opportunities.
The area houses the 11th-century Romanesque hermitage of Sant Aniol d'Aguja, declared a Cultural Asset of National Interest in 1983, representing medieval Catalan religious heritage.
Local traditions attribute healing powers to the spring water near the hermitage, particularly for eye ailments, drawing numerous pilgrims every Pentecost Sunday for centuries.
Access begins from Sadernes via a 15-kilometer trail requiring 3 to 5 hours of hiking, with mandatory reservations during peak season through the Alta Garrotxa Consortium.
Sunlight creates exceptional visual effects when penetrating the pool waters, especially after spring snowmelt when waterfalls reach their maximum flow and display their greatest beauty.
Location: Oix
Location: Montagut i Oix
Address: Riera de Sant Aniol, 17856 Girona, Spain 17856 Girona
GPS coordinates: 42.31813,2.58637
Latest update: July 3, 2025 08:39
Spain is home to a great variety of natural swimming pools, river pools and coastal formations perfect for cooling off during the hot season. These spots are spread all over the country and provide crystal-clear water surrounded by mountains, forests or volcanic rocks. From freshwater pools in lush valleys to unique saltwater basins on the Atlantic and Mediterranean coasts, this collection brings together some of the most inviting places to experience authentic outdoor swimming in Spain.
Puig de Bassegoda
3.7 km
Sant Aniol d'Agulla
192 m
Comanegra
5.1 km
Hostal de la Muga
3.7 km
Santa Bàrbara de Pruneres
5.3 km
Roures d'Ormoier
4.8 km
Sant Miquel d'Hortmoier
4.5 km
Sant Andreu de Gitarriu
4.5 km
Domaine de Falgos
5.4 km
Santa Maria d'Escales
3.7 km
Santa Cecília de Sadernes
5.4 km
Pont d'en Valentí
3.6 km
Church of Saint Martin
2.2 km
Pla de la Muga
4.4 km
Sant Miquel de Bassegoda
5 km
Sant Feliu de Riu
2.5 km
Église Saint-Michel de Villeroge
5 km
Sant Julià de Ribelles
1.7 km
Castell Sespasa
4.1 km
Mare de Déu de les Agulles
3.3 km
Can Nou de Bassegoda
5.5 km
Mas Sobirà
3 km
Sant Corneli de Ribelles
3.5 km
El Ferran
2.8 km
Torre de Talaixà
2.2 km
Font i safareig de Can Nou
5.4 km
Casa rectoral de Sant Aniol d'Aguja
164 m
Can Pentinet
5.7 kmReviews
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