The largest swimming pool in Europe is in Andalusia and can accommodate more than 1,200 people.

In the middle of the green paradise that is the Sierra de Segura, in Orcera, a small town in the province of Jaén, lies the Amurjo swimming pool, an infrastructure as imposing as it is unexpected, considered the longest in Europe. Measuring 85.49 meters in length and covering a surface area of over 1,500 square meters, this large natural pool has capacity for more than 1,200 swimmers. There is no other like it on the entire continent.

Initially conceived as an agricultural irrigation dam in the 1970s, the dam was transformed into the swimming pool we know today in 1970, completely remodeled and consolidated as a municipal space in the 1980s. Located in the Amurjo natural area, the swimming pool is part of the protected environment of the Sierras de Cazorla, Segura and Las Villas Natural Park.

The pool is fed directly by the Orcera River and requires approximately 4 million liters to fill completely, a task that takes 1.5 to 2 days, thanks to a system of two wells and pumps. After the summer season, the water is usually returned to the river, benefiting the local irrigation community.

The water is renewed using a pumping system that allows the more than four million liters of water to be filled with fresh, crystal-clear water in just 48 hours. At the end of summer, much of this water is returned to its original channel , helping to irrigate nearby orchards and olive groves, thus completing an environmentally friendly cycle.

Unlike other aquatic complexes, what sets the Amurjo pool apart is not only its size, but the experience it offers. Swimming in it is like swimming in a controlled lake , with the safety and cleanliness of a public facility, but surrounded by trees, in the heart of the mountains, providing a cool environment even on the hottest summer days in Jaén. There are deeper areas, up to 2.30 meters, designed for experienced swimmers, and other more accessible, shallower areas, ideal for families with children.

During the months of July and August, the pool becomes the nerve center of leisure in the area. It's open every day from 12 noon to 9 p.m., and the admission price remains at a popular rate : four euros for adults and three for children and seniors over 65. For a nominal fee, guests can also enjoy evening sessions under the stars, as well as a variety of cultural and leisure activities, from summer cinema to concerts and performances.

Regulations prohibit the entry of outside food, but within the grounds there is a kiosk-bar, as well as shaded areas and a solarium with artificial turf for relaxing between dips. A few meters from the pool, there is a restaurant and a rural complex where you can also eat, and you are allowed to leave and re-enter. Safety is guaranteed by a team of lifeguards, maintenance technicians, and cleaning staff who ensure the proper functioning of the grounds every day.

Over time, what began as a functional adaptation of the land has become one of Jaén's most unique tourist attractions and, undoubtedly, a source of pride for its residents. In an environment where there is no beach, this stretch of water, more than 130 meters long, offers a chance to cool off, gather, and attract visitors from both within and outside Andalusia—a corner that, due to its uniqueness, has already appeared in the most curious travel guides in Europe.

Despite its size and growing popularity, the Amurjo pool has managed to maintain a peaceful atmosphere , far removed from the overcrowding of other summer destinations. There are no endless lines or crowds here. Just water, mountains, and time to enjoy.