Peaceful, cool and surrounded by nature, this natural pool in Cañamero, set within the Ruecas Gorge, it’s perfect for a swim without the noise and fuss you find elsewhere. It’s the Villuercas Ibores Jara Geopark at its very best.

The plan here is simple: turn up, get wet, find a bit of shade and stay to enjoy this spacious natural pool, with crystal-clear, cold waters, a gentle gradient and lush riverside vegetation. Perfect for the whole family. It’s not a place to visit in a hurry, nor is it a place to check …to pop in quickly and dash off. It’s more about stopping at their picnic spots and, after opening your Tupperware container of potato omelette, saying, “Now we’re talking.”.

And right next to it is the La Chiquita Cave, one of the coats included in the European Cultural Route: Trails of Prehistoric Rock Art.