Montanejos from Valencia: 14 Days in the Warm Pools

1.Montanejos Guided Hike with Natural Pools

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,741 reviews · from $51Our pick

Spend 8.5 hours on a guided Montanejos outing from Valencia, with roundtrip transport, a moderate mountain hike and free time at Fuentes de los Baños. See the Mijares River and the Chorro, a powerful water jet when operating. The hike is optional, but it can be steep and wet. Guides have included Alejandro, Nouha, Manu, Taoufik and Paco.

“I had a great time on this one day excursion. The highlight was definitely bathing in the Natural Pools (don’t forget to bring bathing shoes!). The hike was great as well and Francesco and Marco were two very friendly and communicative guides.”

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2.Montanejos Thermal Springs and Waterfall, food included

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 316 reviews · from $108

Leave Valencia by air-conditioned van for Salto de la Novia waterfall, Montanejos’ clear 25°C swimming pools, lunch from April to October, and a stop at Arenós reservoir. Guides including Miguel, Borja, and Paula have led the trip, which mixes swims and scenery with local stories. Bring water shoes: the spring bed is pebbly, and the water feels cool rather than hot.

“My partner and I booked this last minute since another tour we booked was cancelled and we’re so glad we did. Miguel was a fantastic guide - very enjoyable to be around, but clearly cared about our safety, too. He was considerate, made sure everyone was having a good time and kindly let me sit at the front of the van as I get car sick. The waterfalls were gorgeous and we arrived before anyone else so our group had it to ourselves. Likewise the thermal springs was so amazing (ironically the water was a little cold but it was a very hot day). Overall we had an absolutely perfect…”

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3.Montanejos Thermal Spring & Girlfriend Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 182 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $107

Leave Valencia by air-conditioned vehicle for Montanejos’s year-round 25°C thermal springs and Salto de la Novia waterfall. Expect swimming, a short walk on uneven terrain, free time at both water stops, and a local English-speaking guide. Guides named in recent accounts include Ivan, Miguel, Kika and Manuel. Bring sturdy shoes and water shoes; lunch is not included.

“Visited wonderful waterfall and thermal lakes. Plenty of time for a swim at each and very helpful guides”

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4.Montanejos Hiking Tour & Thermal Pools from Valencia

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 111 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $59

Leave Valencia by air-conditioned coach for a guided hike above the Mijares River, with canyon views and possible stops at caves or waterfalls. Then swim or rest at the Fuentes de los Baños, where the mineral water stays near 23°C, not bath-hot. Guides such as Arturo, Alejandro, and Nouha have led trips, though the guide varies.

“Good experience - well arranged with pick up and drop off. Hike was nice and the thermal pools are quite nice to chill in. It’s not actually a walk in park as there are some challenging no uphill sections to the hike and the pace is quite fast as well for those who aren’t particularly fit.”

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5.Montanejos Tour with Guided Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 86 reviews · 8 hours · from $57

Travel from Valencia to Montanejos for time at the Fuente de los Baños thermal springs and an optional mountain hike with an English- or Spanish-speaking guide. The water stays around 25°C, and the hike offers panoramic views. Transport, spring entry and travel assistance insurance are included; food and water are not.

“de wandeling was mooi, en zwaar vooral de belopen paden. mooi uitzicht gehad dat was zeker de moete waard.”

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6.Rafting white water in Montanejos 1h Valencia

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 70 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $72

Join professional white-water guides for a roughly three-hour rafting trip on the Mijares River in Montanejos, about an hour from Valencia. You’ll get a wetsuit, life jacket, helmet and paddle, then tackle Class III rapids in Chillapajaros canyon. Rock jumps are optional, and a photo report is included.

“I took my son of 12 years old on this experience and wow it was amazing so organized and safe. The guys are fun and well prepared to keep you safe. Such good value for money. It was more than I expected I will definitely do it again can’t recommend it enough. You get everything included photos as well as a drink after. I say BOOK IT”

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7.Montanejos Hot Springs Tour + Salto De la Novia Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 62 reviews · from $67Top rated

From Valencia, visit Navajas’s Salto de la Novia waterfall and Montanejos’s thermal pools on an eight-hour guided trip. The day includes a lookout stop, time to swim and walk, and round-trip transport. Guides such as Maties and Miguel lead in English or Spanish. Bring water shoes, a towel, and your own food.

“The tour was awesome 👌🏼 had a great day. Learned lots of new details of places visited. I would highly recommend. Chill vibe great guide Maites! The Hot Springs was not so hot that was disappointing other then that everything else was awesome 😎 👏🏽 The waterfall was truly a marvell 🖼. Take the tour and enjoy 😊👍🏽”

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8.A day tour in Montanejos hot springs.

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 19 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $107

Leave Valencia at 9:00 a.m. for a day trip to Montanejos, where you can bathe at Fuente de los Baños and stop for lunch at your own expense. Then visit Salto de la Novia to see its waterfall and swim in the river. Transport and tickets are included. The group is capped at six, and Juan Carlos is the guide named in tour accounts.

“We were two families of seven in total, including children and from start to finish, Juan Carlos made our trip through Salto de la Novia, Baños de Montanejos, the town of Navajas, and the nearby reservoir (pantano) truly unforgettable. His deep knowledge of every beautiful view and historical site, and always ready with a warm smile and a perfectly timed joke to keep the energy light and fun. If we could give more than five stars, we absolutely would. Thank you, Juan Carlos, for a magical experience that we’ll be talking about for years to come. Éramos dos familias, siete personas en total, incluyendo niños, y de principio a fin,…”

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9.Montanejos: Do an Epic Hike and Swim in Thermal Waters

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $66

Leave Valencia by private transport for an 11-kilometer guided hike in Montanejos, with 450 meters of climbing, ravine views and a picnic stop. Then swim at Fuente de los Baños. Coffee or tea is included; bring your own lunch, sturdy shoes, water, swimsuit and towel. Guides have included Peter and Dimitri, though your guide may vary.

“We had walked the equivalent of 36 floors and 28,000 steps the day prior, so the word epic did not slow us down; however, it was very high and very exciting. GREAT DAY! I wish that the guide was a bit more communicative, but I think he was quite shy. An overview of the day, expectations, and hints on how not to slip, like turning the foot sideways and ifmoration about the region were all given by fellow travellers or prompted by all of us. STunning views!”

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10.Montanejos: Guided Whitewater Rafting Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · 3 hours · from $53

Join Máxima Aventura in Montanejos for a three-hour guided rafting run through the Estrecho de Chillapájaros canyon. IRF Class III-certified guides, qualified lifeguards and first aiders lead the descent, passing rapids with names such as The Jungle and El Patriarca. Bring swimwear and a towel, and be ready to swim: participants must know how.

“un moment génial. je conseillé vraiment. nous avons fait l activité avec mes enfants, c était top avec un guide au top !Merci”

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11.Valencia Day Trip with Swimming and Hiking in Montanejos

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 14 reviews · 8 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $57

Travel from Valencia to Montanejos for time at the Fuente de los Baños spring and an optional guided hike above the Mijares River. The spring flows at 6,000 litres per minute and stays near 25°C year-round. A tour leader such as Veronika may help coordinate the day, but bring sturdy walking shoes and water shoes for the rocky river entry.

“Veronika was hands down the most organised tour leader we’ve ever had and it made life so much easier. Pre tour she sent out a confirmation and also set up a voluntary WA group. She was friendly, professional and responsive. A credit to your company. Also a nod to the driver who wrangled those mountainous turns and some narrow town lanes with top gear level driving skills (we missed her name but thank her also). The river was busy (as expected), but full of happy families and such a place of natural beauty and what clear water.”

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12.Hiking in Montanejos and swim in Thermal Springs – OFFICIAL GUIDE

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $143

Leave Valencia at 9:00 am for a guided hike above the Maimona ravine, with towering rock walls, river views, a lunch stop and a pine-forest descent. The roughly four-hour walk ends near Fuentes de los Baños, where you can swim in the Mijares. Guide Jan has led this private outing, which includes transport and entry to the springs.

“Recommend that you should be a seasoned hiker. Not for beginners. There were several ways our tour guide could have picked and he chose the easier way for us, but it was still challenging. The scenery was gorgeous! Our tour guide Jan was wonderful. Would recommend.”

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13.Montanejos: Magical Night Swim Under the Stars

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 6 hours · from $147

Join guide Kiumars, also called Kiu, for a six-hour evening trip from Valencia to Montanejos. Visit a waterfall and Arenoso Dam at sunset, hear birds echo through the canyon, then swim at Fuente de los Baños with individual lights and water shoes. Transport and photos are included; dinner and drinks are extra.

“Magnificent tour so well organised! We were taken in comfort to several beautiful places during the late afternoon and into the evening. Our guide was so friendly and informative about our stops and had attended to every detail I order that we would have maximum enjoyment of every activity. The waterfall experience was amazing making us feel truly alive! This was followed by a wonderful viewpoint and then sunset in the quietest and most beautiful place overlooking a dam. The gentle river swim in the warm water under the stars blew us away, and I can only recommend that everyone who can swim should do it at least once in…”

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14.Climb In Montanejos For Beginners

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $46Best value

Meet your climbing guide at Máxima Aventura in Montanejos at 4:30 pm, then walk together to a nearby rock face. You’ll get the equipment you need and instruction for a beginner session, with routes at different difficulty levels. The activity lasts about three hours and returns to the meeting point. Montanejos’s natural warm-water pools are close enough to visit on foot afterward.

“Totalmente recomendable la experiencia de bautismo de escalada deportiva con MÁXIMA AVENTURA. ¡Todo el equipo, el material y la zona excelente!. Sobre todo Alvaro nuestro monitor muy profesional y con una sólida experiencia en montaña.”

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