Pozo de las Paredes, Natural swimming pool in San Juan de Gredos, Spain.
Pozo de las Paredes is a natural swimming area carved into the riverbed over thousands of years by flowing water. The pool sits between tall granite walls, with clear water and easy access from a nearby parking area.
The river carved out these granite walls over centuries, gradually forming the swimming area. The medieval bridge nearby was built to connect the villages and has remained standing through the ages.
The name refers to the stone walls that frame the water and define the space. People come here on warm days to swim, drawn by the natural setting despite the cold water temperature year-round.
The swimming area is easy to reach on foot with a parking area nearby for visitors. The water stays very cold throughout the year, so bringing a warm change of clothes is practical.
Small trout live in the water and sometimes appear to visitors. They thrive despite the continuous cold, which comes from mountain springs feeding the pool.
The community of curious travelers
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide.
