Fuencaliente Natural Thermal Spring in Orce is one of the flagship heritage and landscape landmarks of Orce, located in the Altiplano de Granada region of the province of Granada. A solo dos kilómetros del casco urbano de Orce brota desde el fondo de calizas jurásicas el manantial natural de Fuencaliente: un vergel de aguas totalmente transparentes, renovadas de forma continua sin cloro ni tratamientos químicos, que mantiene unos agradables 21 grados durante todo el año rodeado de chopos, sauces y merenderos.
| Visitor Parameter | Verified Details |
|---|---|
| Municipality & Region | Orce · Altiplano de Granada (Granada) |
| Heritage Category | Manantial Natural de Aguas Cristalinas sin Cloro |
| Key Highlights | Temperatura constante de 21 °C en invierno y verano · Peces barbos autóctonos |
| Opening Hours & Access | Acceso 100 % gratuito todos los días del año · Zona de merendero y pinar |
| Location | Paraje de Fuencaliente (a 2 km de Orce por carretera hacia Galera), 18858 Orce |
1. What to see at Fuencaliente Natural Thermal Spring in Orce & step-by-step visit
Visiting Fuencaliente Natural Thermal Spring in Orce offers an authentic immersion into the architecture, nature and cultural identity of Orce. Be sure to explore the 4 real views in the interactive photo gallery above and connect your walk with the surrounding landmarks of Altiplano de Granada.
2. Practical information, opening hours & best time to visit
- Opening Hours & Access: Acceso 100 % gratuito todos los días del año · Zona de merendero y pinar.
- Location: Paraje de Fuencaliente (a 2 km de Orce por carretera hacia Galera), 18858 Orce (Orce).
3. Frequently Asked Questions about Fuencaliente Natural Thermal Spring in Orce
How long does it take to visit Fuencaliente Natural Thermal Spring in Orce?
Allow between 45 and 90 minutes to explore Fuencaliente Natural Thermal Spring in Orce at a relaxed pace, enjoy the viewpoints and continue your itinerary through Orce.
Where is Fuencaliente Natural Thermal Spring in Orce located in Orce?
It is located at Paraje de Fuencaliente (a 2 km de Orce por carretera hacia Galera), 18858 Orce in Orce (Altiplano de Granada, Granada), with easy pedestrian access from the town center.
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Competent municipal administration: official notices, local heritage, registered walking paths, and patron festivals.
UNESCO Geopark governing body: geoconservation of badlands, Quaternary fossil landscapes, and cave-dwelling heritage.
Official regional public tourism board: hiking paths, cultural itineraries, and certified tourist office network.
Provincial government: municipal technical assistance, historic heritage conservation, and rural sustainability.
