Pozo Alcón

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Pozo Alcón, Municipality in Jaén Province, Spain

The municipality of Pozo Alcón sits at 854 meters above sea level and covers 139 square kilometers in the Andalusian region.

King Felipe IV granted Pozo Alcón its independent town status in 1648, marking a separation from its previous administrative attachment to Quesada.

The profession of mule driver maintains a strong presence in Pozo Alcón, connecting current residents to traditional transportation methods of the region.

The municipality contains sections of Sierras de Cazorla, Segura y Las Villas National Park, offering opportunities for nature exploration and hiking.

Local historical records suggest that wood from Pozo Alcón's pine forests was used in the construction of Columbus's ships, La Pinta and La Niña.

GPS coordinates: 37.70202,-2.93274

Latest update: April 2, 2025 21:18

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