On the banks of the Adaja, at an elevation of 916 metres and north of Ávila, Pozanco lies at the beginning of the flat and hilly landscape of La Moraña. The village combines medieval history with religious buildings and a mill route along the river. If you are looking for a holiday apartment in Pozanco, you can consider whether the village’s history or the mill paths along the Adaja will be the main focus of your stay.

Location and getting there

Pozanco can be reached via the N403; the AV.P.107 road leads from the N403 into the village. The Adaja is the focal point of the mill route, while La Moraña provides the landscape setting at the beginning of the flat and hilly terrain.

Medieval and religious history

Pozanco is a medieval settlement, first mentioned in a document in 1250. The parish church is dedicated to John the Baptist (San Juan Bautista). Religious crosses stand around the church and cemetery. In the 19th century, Pozanco had a hermitage dedicated to the Holy Vera Cruz (Santa Vera Cruz). Its upkeep was supported by members of the confraternity of the same name. The two dedications distinguish the religious sites: San Juan Bautista is the parish church, while Santa Vera Cruz is the historic hermitage. The first medieval mention, the parish church and a 19th-century landmark thus represent different aspects of the village’s history.

Mills and paths along the Adaja

Molino Viejo in Pozanco is well preserved and also served as a dwelling. La Balsa del Cubo in the municipality of Pozanco was a private grain mill with one millstone and operated around the clock. Molino Viejo thus combined its function as a mill with residential use, while La Balsa del Cubo represents private milling with a single stone and continuous operation.

The mill route along the Adaja passes through Pozanco and a landscape of holm oak groves, pine forests, riverside woodland and numerous grain mills. The mill route described in 2024 can be followed downstream or upstream from Zorita de los Molinos to Pozanco, following the line of mills.

On several regional sections of the mill route, you can drive or cycle to the river and then follow its course on foot. This combination of travel and walking is a different planning option from the specifically described route from Zorita de los Molinos to Pozanco. Check trail conditions locally before planning a section.

Village history or river route?

If you would like to focus on Pozanco’s history, its first medieval mention, parish church, crosses and hermitage offer different points of interest. For a focus on landscape and mills, the Adaja is the main point of reference.

Discover more destinations: Mombeltrán, Navamorisca, Martiherrero, Gavilanes, Navaluenga, Neila De San Miguel, San Bartolomé de Pinares, Las Navas Del Marqués.

For the main travel overview: Avila.