Fuente de Marzo

The Fuente de Marzo hides in the municipality of Anna, near the Enguera boundary, where a lake of clear and very cold water sits between tall grey rocks. It is a small, secluded corner of La Canal de Navarrés, a place for a slow walk. Come to stroll, to swim in summer if you can stand the cold, or to fish from the shore.

Fuente de Marzo, cold water between grey rocks

What fixes the place in memory is the contrast: transparent water against imposing grey stone, with shade nearby for a pause. The pool stays cold all year, so consider whether you want to swim or simply cool your feet at the edge. The spot is known for fishing; give anglers on the shore space to enjoy their visit.

How the day works

There is no hurry here and there are no services either. Walk the surroundings and take a pause with the supplies you brought. In high season parking is charged, so budget for parking and consider arriving early on summer weekends.

• Paddling and summer bathing for cold water fans.
• Shore fishing through the morning.
• A slow walk through the rocky surroundings.

What to carry in

Treat it as a self sufficient outing. Water, food, sun cover and a bag for every scrap you bring are the whole kit, and whatever you carry in should leave with you. Leave the rocks as you found them and give anglers on the shore a wide berth.

More fresh water nearby

Anna holds more pools of the same family, so the day extends easily. The Lago de Anna and the Gorgo Catalán sit in the same municipality, and Los Chorradores de Navarrés continues the route across La Canal. String two or three together and the drive earns its keep.