Fountain of the 100 Pipes

I'd heard much about this particular source, as the union of two streams that flow down hill to the pretty village of Villanueva del Trabuco forms the headwaters of the Guadalhorce River. The source of the Hundred Pipes is an impressive fountain, which collects the spring water and is surrounded by an amazingly varied and motley landscape; on one hand there are rainfed crops such as olives and on the other small Mediterranean forests of pine, oak, and other native plants and shrubs. If you enjoy the fountain show, I recommend the Path of Cañossendero. Route 1 leads to it on foot, but on weekends the place is full of cars and neighbors taking advantage of the holidays to enjoy the coolness that emanates from the source and the landscape.