Basses del Borró

The four stepped ponds ('basses') created by the river Borró mark the points where this waterway, which is largely subterranean, comes to the surface. The inhabitants of Sales and the nearby towns have long visited it during the hot summers of the Alta Garrotxa area and naturism is pretty much par for the course. To get there, at least to the lower ponds, it's easy from Sales by following the road-signs. To get to the highest, and deepest, pond (known as Gorg Blau), it's worth investing in a specialised hiking map or asking local hunters. You could also talk to the villagers, but, take note, they're not all happy with outsiders enoying this magical, quiet setting.