Font Salada
Oliva, Valencia, Spain
- Location
- Oliva, Valencia, Spain
- Water type
- bicarbonate
- Temperature
- 38 °C
- pH
- 8
Water profile
Thermicity
Neutral
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Soothing — neither hot nor cold, perfect balance.
Mineralisation
Restorative
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Loaded with major ions — the essential minerals (Ca, Mg).
Buoyancy
Standard buoyancy
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Soft water — natural, classic buoyancy.
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In the municipality of Oliva, within the Marjal de Pego-Oliva natural park, Font Salada — also known as Ullal del Burro — is a natural underground spring close to the Mediterranean coast. Its waters, rich in sulphurous salts along with magnesium, calcium and sodium, hold an almost constant temperature of roughly 21 to 25°C year-round, making it a pleasant bathing spot even in winter.
Insider tip — Font Salada rises in the coastal lowlands near Oliva, just a few kilometers from the Mediterranean beaches of the Costa Blanca. The bicarbonate spring has a long tradition of curative use among locals, and the surrounding orange and carob groves lend a distinctly Valencian character. The spring is at its most tranquil in the early morning, when the scent of citrus blossoms mingles with the mineral air.
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Frequently asked questions
How hot is the water?
The water is neutral here, around 38 °C — a perfect balance, neither too hot nor too cold.
What type of water is found here?
This spot features bicarbonate water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Toute l'année (idéal automne-hiver).