Natural hot spring · Spain

Font de Fontcalda

Spain · 3.6 miles south of Gandesa

Last updated

Type
Natural Natural hot spring
Water temperature
Not recorded
Cost
Not recorded
Hours or season
Not recorded
Clothing
Not recorded
Nearest town
Gandesa (4 mi / 6 km)
Coordinates
Pools or sources
1

About Font de Fontcalda

Font de Fontcalda is a natural hot spring in Spain, about 3.6 miles south of Gandesa. The nearest large city is Tortosa, roughly 14 miles away as the crow flies.

We do not have a trustworthy temperature reading for this spring. Water temperature at hot springs can change with the seasons, so always test before you soak.

It is a natural spring with little or no development. Some natural springs have rock pools you can sit in, while others are too hot, too shallow or on land where soaking is not allowed.

Map and directions

Red marks Font de Fontcalda. Other colored dots are nearby springs in this directory. Coordinates: 41.00173, 0.42727.

Location of Font de Fontcalda in Spain

Getting there

  • Nearest town: Gandesa. The spring is about 3.6 miles (6 km) south of town in a straight line.
  • Nearest large city: Tortosa, about 14 miles (23 km) in a straight line.
  • Planning from a city? See hot springs near Zaragoza, Spain.
  • Use the directions buttons above for a driving route. Final roads to many springs are unpaved, seasonal or closed in winter, so check road conditions before you go.

Hot springs near Font de Fontcalda

Before you go

  • Check the operator, land manager or park website for current hours, fees and closures. Details in any directory can go out of date.
  • Pack out everything you bring, including food scraps. Do not use soap in natural pools.
  • Keep your head above water. Warm fresh water can carry Naegleria fowleri, a rare but deadly amoeba that enters through the nose.
  • Drink water, limit soaks to 10 to 20 minutes at a time in very hot water, and skip alcohol.
  • Read our hot spring etiquette guide and safety guide.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Font de Fontcalda?

Font de Fontcalda is in Spain, about 3.6 miles south of Gandesa. The GPS coordinates are 41.0017, 0.4273.

Can you soak at Font de Fontcalda?

Natural springs vary. Some have pools built by visitors, others are too hot or shallow, and some are on private land or in areas where bathing is banned. Check local rules and test the water before you get in.

What hot springs are near Font de Fontcalda?

The closest listed spring is Font del Foix, about 18 miles south. Pozo de San Valero is about 42 miles away.

What should I bring to a hot spring?

Water to drink, a towel, sandals with grip, a bag to pack out trash, and warm layers for after your soak. At primitive springs bring a headlamp and tell someone where you are going.

Sources and corrections

This listing combines OpenStreetMap. Data last refreshed August 2026. Source 1

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