One of the most memorable places I visited during my time in Murcia was the Usero waterfall in Bullas. The freezing cold water felt amazing in the height of summer when everything becomes a puddle of sweat. With hoards of people at their beach homes from June to August, the Salto de Usero is an off the beaten path destination waiting to be discovered.
From Murcia I took the Alsa bus to Bullas, which is a town on the way to the holy city of Caravaca de la Cruz (also worth a visit). Technically you have to walk along a private road to access this little oasis, but none of the local residents seemed to mind. Keeping this in mind, though, be prepared to walk a good 20 minutes.
The geography of this place is quite special since it’s surrounded by otherwise barren terrain. Essentially you walk into what appears to be a miniature canyon, with some dry vegetation on top and swimming holes below. For some the path may seem steep, so best to bring proper shoes for walking as well as swimming. There will be rocks.
From the small wooden bridge along the way, you can peer straight into the most mesmerizing pool of blue water. Some visitors are even brave enough to jump from this vantage point, which always becomes a sort of performance to watch from down below.
Although this place may be crowded, I think the experience was worth it. Once you’re able to withstand the initial coldness of the water, you can swim beneath the rock formation and get super close to the waterfalls. Nothing is more euphoric than laying on your back in a mystical-feeling cave, with the velocity of cascading water pushing you into the center. Refreshing and strangely spiritual.
Since this place is a bit secluded, you ought to bring your own food and beverages. On that subject, be responsible and take your trash out. An unfortunate feature of this location was the heap of wrappers scattered all over the place. Don’t be...
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