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Montanejos day trip from Valencia: Fuente de los Baños
Set in a dramatic river gorge in the mountains of Castellón, Montanejos is known for its natural spring water, which stays at 25 °C all year round. Located not far from the province of Teruel, it is also home to Spain's first inland river bathing area that received a Blue Flag recognition.
Swim in natural spring water all year round
Montanejos is a small mountain village in the province of Castellon, around 90 km from Valencia by road, surrounded by the impressive Mijares River gorge. What brings people here is the Fuente de los Baños, where natural spring water flows into the river at a constant 25 °C all year round.
Because the water stays warm regardless of the season, this is one of the few natural swimming spots near Valencia that genuinely works in winter as well as summer.
Photo: Juan Emilio Prades Bel, CC BY-SA 4.0
What to do in Montanejos
Fuente de los Baños
Natural pools in the riverbed where the 25 °C spring meets the colder Mijares. The bathing area was first certified with a Blue Flag in 2025, the first inland river spot in Spain to earn one.
Senda de la Bojera
A signposted riverside walking trail that follows the gorge past the spring, giving a longer look at the valley for anyone who wants to combine the swim with a walk.
The old town and mills
Montanejos itself is a stone-built village stacked up the hillside, with old water mills along the river that once used the same constant flow the bathers swim in today.
Getting there and what to bring
From Valencia, you can reach Montanejos in about 1 hour 15 minutes via the A-23 and CV-195, with no tolls. There is no direct train, so this is a car trip rather than a public transport one. The ayuntamiento's own page on the Fuente de los Baños has the practical details, including access points and parking.
Bring water shoes: the riverbed is stone and can be slippery. The water is cold enough on the Mijares side of the pools that most people stay closer to the spring outlet, where the 25 °C (about 77°F) water mixes in.
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Reviewed 14 September 2026 by Michael Bastin