Pozán de Vero

There are buses from Zaragoza to Pozán de Vero. There is no public transport to go from Pozán de Vero to the natural pool. You can get there by car or on foot from the village.

How to get to Pozán de Vero

To get to the village Pozán de Vero, you have to take the A-232 from Barbastro for 11.3 km.

To get to the ‘Salto de Pozán de Vero’ natural pool, you must also take the A-232, but you must stop 1.4 km before reaching the village of Pozán de Vero. At exactly this spot 42°04’25.6 “N 0°02’47.6 “E (check coordinates & map) there is space to park at the roadside. Be aware that neither the Salto nor the parking place is signposted.

From the car park, go down the hill on a path and turn right, from where you will see the waterfall. It is a 2-minute walk.

You can also get there by following the ‘Route of the Azudes (‘Weirs’) de Pozán de Vero’. It is an easy route of 6.5 km (round trip) that starts in the village and goes along the river Vero. It passes through these places in this order: Medieval bridge of Pozán de Vero, Azud de Arriba, Huerta (‘orchard) de Pozán de Vero, Soto del río Vero, Azud del Salto de Pozan de Vero, Acequia and Acueducto (‘Irrigation ditch and aqueduct) de San Marcos. To return, take the same route back.

You can park in the village and walk along the river to the swimming hole, or park at the edge of the A1232 road next to the Pozán de Vero natural pool at these coordinates 42°04’25.6″N 0°02’47.6″E.
The car park has a rubbish bin, but the swimming hole does not.

During the summer and especially on weekends, there are a lot of people. It’s advisable to avoid these days to enjoy the site more and also to protect it. It’s always open.

Swimming in the natural pool
Hiking
Picnic (on the ground or rocks)

It’s forbidden to make fires, use barbecues, litter, camp and park in areas not authorized for it.

Avoid bringing chairs and umbrellas. These can not be stuck on the rocks and can destroy the site.

Unfortunately, some people play loud music here. This is a place to relax in nature. Please, respect other people and don’t force your music on them.

Remember that soap and detergents should not be used in rivers and pools. Also, most sun creams contaminate the water, try to apply them well before taking a dip.

(Scientists have found that sunscreen releases significant amounts of titanium dioxide, which damages aquatic life.
Soaps have phosphates, are also non-biodegradable and harm the environment). 

Ayuntamiento de Pozán de Vero – 974 302 222

Things to do near Pozán de Vero

In the village of Pozán de Vero, the parish church (18th century) and the traditional architecture such as the Calasanz or Lasierra houses stand out.

On the outskirts of Pozán de Vero it is worth visiting (apart from the Pozán de Vero waterfall):
– The hermitage of San Macario
– The medieval bridge and the ‘Azud (weir) de Arriba’, which can be seen on the ‘Route of the Weirs‘.

Alquézar is one of the most beautiful villages in Aragon and has been declared a Historic-Artistic Site. A stroll through its narrow cobbled streets will immerse you in the Middle Ages. It is next to the river Vero, where they have built some impressive walkways hanging on the sides of the canyon, where you can take a simple route.

Near Bierge is Salto de Bierge, a large natural pool in the river Alcanadre with a waterfall. There was a recent hillside collapse, and it’s not as pretty any more, but it is still worth it.

You can have something to eat in the Municipal Swimming Pool of Pozán De Vero. There is a restaurant in the village of Salas Bajas and another one in Salas Altas. In Adahuesca there are 2 restaurants. In Barbastro and Alquezar you have many options.

Typical products are chiretas (‘filled lamb belly’), almendras garrapiñadas (‘sugared almonds’), fresh vegetables from their orchards and Somontano wine.

There is a rural house in Pozán de Vero and a hostel in Castillazuelo, 2 km from Salto de Pozán de Vero. There are several rural houses in the surrounding villages. You’ll have many more accommodation options in Barbastro and Alquezar.

The natural pool has a length of 12 m and a width of 5 m. It’s not very big, so it can quickly get overcrowded.

There are 2 sites with different heights to jump, one of 3 m and the other of 10 m. Be careful because sometimes there is very little water, and it is not advisable to jump.