Racó de Sant Bonaventura
Pools and small falls at the head of the Polop, with a picnic ground and a signed trail inside a municipal nature area.
The Racó de Sant Bonaventura gathers pools and small falls at the head of the Polop river, inside a municipal nature area of Alcoi. There is a picnic ground in the area and the signed Canalons environmental trail runs along the stretch, linked to the Alcoi greenway circuit.
Bathing
The flow varies with the season: spring brings more water and summer leaves the pools right for bathing. There is no lifeguard service, so enter only calm pools and avoid jumps into unknown depths. The area is a busy weekend picnic point, with a natural stop in Bocairent on the way back.
The trail
It is an easy walk of about 3 hours with bathing and picnic, suited to children who walk on their own. You get there by car; there is no public transport information. Bring shoes that can get wet, water and a bag for litter: the stones by the water are damp and slippery. On summer weekends arrive early to get a spot.
Frequently asked questions
Can you swim at the Racó de Sant Bonaventura?
Yes, in summer, when the pools sit right for bathing. Spring brings more flow. There is no lifeguard service: use only calm pools and avoid jumps into unknown depths.
Is it a family picnic place?
Yes, there is a picnic ground and an easy signed trail, suited to children who walk on their own. Allow about 3 hours with bathing and picnic.
How do you get there?
By car; there is no public transport information. It links to the Alcoi greenway circuit and combines with a stop in Bocairent.
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