Welcome to Pozo Alcón! A perfect destination located in an idyllic setting worthy to visit in your upcoming holidays.
Pozo Alcón is a charming town where nature is, without a doubt, one of the main tourist attractions for the visitors of this corner of the province of Jaén, since this municipality is located in the region of Sierra de Cazorla mountain range. Besides, Pozo Alcón is twinned with the town of Palafrugell, in the province of Girona.
To visit Pozo Alcón means to learn about the traditions of Jaén and its people in great depth and be an active participant of them in each one of the places of this area.
The Guadiana Menor and the Guadalentín rivers are part of the beautiful panoramic views of Pozo Alcón. They provide one of the main resources, the reservoir of Embalse de La Bolera, located 7 kilometers away from the urban area of Pozo Alcón.
The economic pillars of this town are the agriculture and service sector, as a consequence of the rising of tourism in this area of Jaén. The wonders that are offered in Pozo Alcón make it an ideal destination to spend holidays surrounded by the purest nature and different touristic ventures.
Some of the most popular activities here are hiking and horseback riding along Sierra del Pozo mountain range, enjoying the views of an almost virgin natural scenery. Besides, landscapes are quite changeable depending on the area, since the north is dominated by steep sceneries while the area of the confluence of rivers is plain and leafy.
The hiking culture is the star characteristic of Pozo Alcón, home to some renowned routes such as Cueva de Higueras de Peralta, an area where the Guadalentín river supplies swimming areas and wooden bridges showing a bucolic picture.
Guadalamanco is another hiking route, easy and ideal to do with children. Moreover, you will come across another one next to the reservoir of Pantano de la Bolera, which leads to the viewpoint of Mirador de la Alcantarilla, from where you can see a canyon where many leisure activities are practiced.
Pozo Alcón is also known because of the products that its land provides, especially olive oil, which is produced here as one the highest quality all over Spain. Other gastronomic treasures are ham, honey, wine and cheese, all of which delight every visitor.
After strolling along its shops and recovering energies, visiting the urban area will discover you one of the patrimonial elements par excellence of Pozo Alcón: the church of Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Encarnación. The present one was built in the 60s, but it is over an ancient church that dates back from the 15th century.
The principal festivities of this town are “La Candelaria”, honouring the virgin Virgen de la Candelaria, which is held in January; and the festivity of Santa Ana, honouring the patron saint of this municipality, that takes place in July and September, and where you will be able to enjoy the street market to buy some of its traditional products.
Enjoy your visit to Pozo Alcón!
