Manantial de la Esperanza
Constant-flow spring at the foot of the Esperanza hill, between Navajas and Segorbe. It supplies three villages and is visited with its hermitage and monastery ruins.
The Manantial de la Esperanza rises on the side of the Esperanza hill, in the municipality of Segorbe, and its water supplies Navajas, Segorbe and Altura for daily consumption and irrigation. On the upper part of the hill stand the ruins of a 15th-century Jerónimos monastery and, close by, the Esperanza hermitage, destination of pilgrimages that bless the spring water.
The visit
The spring is reached The spring is reached on foot from the Navajas side, along paths shared with walkers and cyclists., along paths shared with walkers and cyclists. The site has a walled springhead and a small recreation area beside the water, suited to a short stop rather than a full day. There is no entry fee and no timetable, so the visit fits into any route through the Alto Palancia.
Nearby
The spring combines naturally with the Salto de la Novia waterfall, the best known cascade of Navajas, and with the Fuente de los 50 Caños in Segorbe. Together they make a half-day itinerary about fountains and historic waterworks, with lunch in either village.
Frequently asked questions
How do you reach the spring?
On foot in about 30 minutes (1.5 km each way) from the Navajas side, on paths shared with walkers and cyclists. You need a car to reach the area.
Can you drink the water?
The spring feeds the municipal supply of three villages, but there is no guaranteed drinking point at the spout. Carry your own water.
When is the best time to go?
All year. The flow is constant, so any season works; spring and autumn give the mildest walking weather.
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