Pozuelo de Aragón combines a striking natural phenomenon with a clearly dated history: the geyser is an artesian well, and the Carta Puebla (charter of settlement) was granted on 27 May 1245. Its cultural heritage includes the Gothic-Mudéjar-style parish church of the Assumption of Mary and the Hermitage of Santa Ana. El Lumbrerón is also nearby. Wine bearing the Campo de Borja designation of origin and the sweet treat Saboyanas round out the picture of local food culture.
Geyser and landscape
The Pozuelo de Aragón geyser is a 325-meter-deep artesian well. Pressurized, saline thermal water at 28 °C emerges and rises more than two meters. The depth, water temperature, and height of the discharge each give the natural phenomenon a distinct dimension: they describe the well, the water, and its visible emergence.
The geyser is one of Aragón’s geologically interesting sites and is subject to the associated protection regime. It can be reached via the route through the town’s natural landscapes; from the road to Fuendejalón, take the first path on the left. Check the access conditions locally before your visit.
History and architecture
On 27 May 1245, Veruela Monastery granted Pozuelo de Aragón its Carta Puebla. Veruela also features in a later building project: in the 16th century, the monastery’s abbots supported the construction of the parish church of the Assumption of Mary.
The parish church is designed in the Gothic-Mudéjar style and preserves a group of Renaissance altarpieces inside. The Hermitage of Santa Ana on the edge of town offers a different architectural accent: its medieval structure has been preserved inside. Together, the two religious buildings reflect different historical periods, from medieval structures to Renaissance art.
About five kilometers from Pozuelo, outside the built-up area and on the road between Borja and Rueda de Jalón, lies El Lumbrerón. This circular shepherd’s shelter has a false dome. El Lumbrerón is included in Aragón’s heritage inventory; its official protected status dates to 2011. Its form and former function clearly distinguish it from Pozuelo’s religious buildings.
Planning your route and visit
The route from Veruela to Pozuelo de Aragón is 27.63 kilometers long. The stated walking time is 6 hours and 50 minutes, while the cycling time is 4 hours and 20 minutes. The time needed for this route therefore depends considerably on your chosen mode of transport.
As of May 2024, the area around the Hermitage of Santa Ana was accessible by car and had pine trees, a table, and a spring. These conditions may change. If they matter for your visit, check in advance.
Wine and a local sweet treat
Pozuelo de Aragón produces wine with the Denominación de Origen Campo de Borja designation of origin. The town’s traditional sweets include Saboyanas. In this way, wine production and a specifically named sweet add two distinct aspects of local food culture to the architectural and natural attractions.
Discover more destinations: Villalba de Perejil, Gotor, Villanueva De Gállego, Vera De Moncayo, Orés, Munébrega, Bardena Del Caudillo, Ibdes.
For the broader travel overview: Zaragoza.
