The fountain actually features 101 spouts, one more than its name suggests.
It serves as the definitive geographic source of the Guadalhorce River, the most important river in the province of Malaga.
The water originates from the Sierra de San Jorge aquifer, maintaining a consistent temperature year-round.
The site was redesigned and expanded in the 1990s to its current iconic linear form.
The surrounding area is part of the Sierra de Loja and Sierra Gorda mountain ranges, noted for their limestone geological features.
Fuente de los 100 Caños is a monumental fountain located at the foot of the Sierra de San Jorge, marking the source of the Guadalhorce River. The structure consists of a long, stone wall featuring 101 individual water spouts arranged horizontally. Built in the late 20th century to improve water collection, it repurposed existing agricultural irrigation architecture. The fountain is built into the mountain slope, utilizing natural karst limestone formations as its backdrop. It is a popular site for local residents to collect drinking water due to the high quality of the mountain spring. The area is integrated into several local hiking trails connecting Villanueva del Trabuco to the surrounding sierras.
The center-left section of the wall, allowing you to capture the entire length of the fountain with the mountain peak in the background.
Bring several empty large containers if you wish to collect the natural spring water like the locals.
Wear sturdy hiking shoes if you plan to explore the trails that lead directly uphill from the fountain.
Visit during weekdays to avoid large weekend crowds of locals filling water jugs.
Do not attempt to drive a large vehicle or campervan up the final narrow stretch of the access road if you are not experienced with tight mountain passes.
Respect those waiting to fill their water containers; do not block the spouts for extended periods if a queue forms.
