Pou Clar, a riverscape that will steal your heart

Pou Clar in Ontinyent is a beautiful riverscape that lovers of rural and nature tourism and keen walkers will adore. Keep reading to discover everything you need to know about the beauty spot. 

What to do at Pou Clar in Ontinyent

If you’re spending some time in Ontinyent, you simply have to visit Pou Clar, a landscape sitting in the heart of Sierra de l’Ombria. The area is home to the source of the river Clariano, whose course of water has, over time, carved out beautiful scenery. A number of round pools have been formed, specifically Pou dels Esclaus, Pou Clar, Pou Gelat, Pou de la Reixa, Pou Fosc and Pou dels Cavalls.

To reach the pools, you can walk or cycle trails that snake through quintessentially Mediterranean plants like agave and carob trees. If you do need to drive, the beauty spot has a carpark, though it is closed in the high season. 

Once you’ve arrived, you’ll find yourself enveloped in natural beauty. There’s a picnic area complete with drinking fountain (which operates from October to May) sitting in a pretty pine forest which you can reach from the lowest part of Pou Clar, Pou dels Cavalls. There are also historic caves, which are thought to date back to the 10th or 12th centuries and were probably used to store grain. 

To get to Pou Clar in Ontinyent, just follow the well-signposted route from the sports centre. While you’re in the town, make the most of the opportunity to visit Plaza Mayor and wander the streets of the historic centre. If you love culture, make sure you take a look around the museums focusing on local festivities, textiles, and gigantes and cabezudos. There are plenty of excellent museums to enjoy in Ontinyent. So what are you waiting for? Start planning your getaway to Pou Clar today to enjoy the beautiful riverscape.