Pozo de las Paredes

Pozo de las Paredes is a natural swimming pool formed by the erosion of the Barbellido River, creating two granite walls that frame crystal-clear, extremely cold waters fed by mountain snowmelt from the Sierra de Gredos.

The formation of these granite walls took centuries of erosion by wind and water, while a medieval bridge nearby crosses the river and offers panoramic views of the surrounding landscape and the village of Navacepeda de Tormes.

Local legend tells of enchanting fairies that inhabit the depths of the pool and emerge only on Saint John's Day to comb their hair with golden combs, creating a magical and mysterious atmosphere around this natural enclave.

Access requires following the AV-941 road from Hoyos del Espino to Navacepeda de Tormes, then walking approximately 1.5 kilometers on a marked path to reach the pool within one minute from the parking area near the medieval bridge.

The pool contains trout swimming in its pristine waters, which remain extremely cold year-round due to continuous feeding from glacial melt and mountain springs, making swimming a challenge only for the most adventurous visitors.

Location: San Juan de Gredos

Address: 8QW2+69, 05633 Navacepeda de Tormes, Ávila, Spain 05633 Navacepeda de Tormes

GPS coordinates: 40.34544,-5.24872

Latest update: July 3, 2025 08:38