You no longer have to leave Seville to take a dip. Itsmunicipal swimming pools and artificial “beaches”are practically in full swing this summer season.
However, summer can also be enjoyed with indoor plans that include—as is the case here— one of the largest swimming pools in Europe: we’re talking about Amurjo.
And the timing for a visit couldn’t be better. Tomorrow, Wednesday, Aquasión 2026 kicks off—the summer festival that transforms this spot into a hub of culture, music, and, yes, authentic summer cinema from the water.
Amurjo, a swimming spot on the Orcera River surrounded by pine trees
In the foothills of the Sierra de Segura, the natural pool at Amurjo (Orcera, Jaén) feels like a refreshing paradise capable of accommodating 1,250 people at once.
Over time, this site—built in 1972 on land that was once occupied by an agricultural irrigation reservoir—has gradually been transformed into the spectacular place it is today.
It measures approximately 85 meters long by 20 meters wide, covering a total area of 1,531 square meters, surrounded by lush pine forests.
The water in this natural pool comes from the Orcera River, which continues its course after reaching the Amurjo area. Filling it requires about 4 million liters of water in a process that can take up to two days.
Aquasión Orcera 2026: movies on the water and a full lineup starting tomorrow
In addition to this swimming spot’s obvious attractions, there’s also its biggest event of the year. The Aquasión Festival takes place from June 24 to 28 (kicking off tomorrow, Wednesday) and brings together music, comedy, sports, and its world-famous summer movie screenings on the water.
- Wednesday, June 24 (10:00 p.m.): Screening of the documentary *De picorzo a Peñalta: The Documentary* (Price: €3).
- Thursday, June 25 (10:00 p.m.): Movie night on the water with a screening of *The Little Mermaid* (2023). The ultimate experience for watching a movie while floating (Price: €3).
- Friday, June 26 (11:00 p.m.): Tribute concert featuring the best of El Último de la Fila (Price: €10).
- Saturday, June 27: Stand-up comedy night with Carolina Noriega and José Boto (10:00 p.m.) followed by a salsa masterclass (11:00 p.m.) (Price: €15).
- Sunday, June 28 (8:30 a.m.): Hike and tour along local trails to wrap up the festival (Price: €3).
The Aquasión pass costs €26 (50% off for people under 30), and you can find all the details and the schedule at this link.
Prices and passes
In 2026, the Amurjo swimming area on the Orcera River opens its doors this Friday, June 12, and will remain open until the end of August.
Swimmers visiting this spot can enjoy its amenities from 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. , except on days with evening swimming sessions. These sessions run well into the night, and the price is just €1 more.
The popular swimming spot features showers, a bar, and a restaurant, and admission is quite affordable, though you can also purchase summer passes. While we don’t yet know if there will be any changes this summer, these were the prices for 2025:
- General admission: €4
- Reduced admission (children and seniors 65 and older): 3 €
- 10-swim pass: €32.70
- Single ticket: €39.24
- Family pass (cohabitants up to age 25): €76.30
As is usually the case, atourist trainservice will runfrom the townto the venue to help prevent overcrowding in the parking lot.
