Piscinas Naturales Navaluenga, Natural pools in the Alberche River at Navaluenga, Spain.
Piscinas Naturales Navaluenga are natural swimming pools formed in the Alberche River, where rock formations and vegetation create sheltered bathing areas. The water rests in shallow zones surrounded by boulders and pebbles within the Sierra de Gredos landscape.
A 16th-century granite bridge with four arches overlooks the pools, built to help livestock cross the river safely. The bridge reflects centuries of connection between the river and the village.
The pools are a gathering place where locals and visitors come together during warm months to swim and spend time with family. They have become a traditional summer retreat for the community.
The pools are easily reached from the AV-902 road with free parking near the river. Showers and metal stairs make it simple to enter the water safely.
The water appears dark green from organic sediments on the riverbed and features a sandy bottom with smooth pebbles. This combination creates an unusual bathing experience quite different from typical mountain streams.
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