El Salt del Barxell
Ephemeral fall on the Barxell that only runs after heavy rain, with a viewpoint on the greenway circuit.
El Salt del Barxell is an ephemeral waterfall on the Barxell river, near Alcoi: it only runs after heavy rain and the face stays dry the rest of the year. It has a viewpoint on the greenway circuit, past the Barxell castle, and works as a signed stop on the area routes.
When to go
Go after a heavy rain spell in autumn or spring; in summer expect no water. As the flow comes from the spell and not from a steady regime, confirm rain has fallen in the area before leaving. The Barxell joins the Molinar to form the Serpis, so the visit helps to read the river of the district between Alcoi and Bocairent.
The visit
It is a moderate route with no facilities, about two and a half hours, better for adults than for small children. You get there by car. Bring boots with grip because the viewpoint rock slips with damp, and keep to the marked trail. If you find it dry, the Racó de Sant Bonaventura, just over a kilometre away, usually keeps water in its pools.
Frequently asked questions
When does El Salt del Barxell carry water?
Only after heavy rain, in autumn or spring. The rest of the year the face stays dry, so confirm rain has fallen in the area before leaving.
How hard is the route?
Moderate, about two and a half hours, with no facilities. Better for adults than for small children; boots with grip are needed.
What if the fall is dry?
Yes, the Racó de Sant Bonaventura, just over a kilometre away, usually keeps water in its pools. Both link to the Alcoi greenway circuit.
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