Tazona offers two specific points to consider when planning a trip: the linear Tazona and Los Olmos SO-08 route, and a seasonal calendar featuring the swimming pool and Fiestas. First decide whether the hike or a particular time of year will be the focus of your visit. This gives you two different options: a scenic route with named landmarks, or a stay centered around local event dates.

Route SO-08: Olive Groves, Forests and the Barranco

The Tazona and Los Olmos SO-08 route begins in Tazona and passes through olive groves and aromatic Mediterranean forests. It follows the Barranco de la Peña. Tazona is also home to the Fuente de los Sapos spring, one of the route’s most attractive areas. For hikers who like to identify a route by its specific features, the barranco and the spring are two notable landmarks, along with Tazona as the starting point. Olive groves and Mediterranean forests add a description of the landscape to these points of reference.

The route’s linear layout primarily affects how you organize your day: in your plans, treat the start and finish as separate points. Using a vehicle to get to the finish is recommended. This is a recommendation, not a requirement. As road and trail conditions can affect route logistics, it is advisable to check the latest conditions before setting out.

Swimming Pool: Seasonal Opening and Access

One seasonal offering is the Tazona-Los Olmos municipal swimming pool, which is open to the public in July and August. The pool is on the outskirts of the town and can be reached via a turnoff after Carrascal on the road from Socovos to Calasparra. The turnoff after Carrascal is a specific landmark; signs and conditions may change. Check the information before travelling and confirm opening dates and operating conditions. The pool can be planned as a separate activity during a summer trip, while the linear route requires a separate decision about logistics.

Tazona Fiestas: Keep Track of the Dates

The Tazona Fiestas usually take place at the end of August. They include bull runs, religious events, and other social and festive activities. Anyone travelling for the Fiestas should check that year’s programme before their trip and use the specific event dates when choosing their travel dates.

Compare the Timeframes

For an August trip, both dates are relevant, but they answer different planning questions: the swimming pool is open in July and August, while the Fiestas usually take place at the end of August. This gives the pool a seasonal window; planning for the festivities depends on the specific event dates for that year. If you want to take both into account, check the Fiestas programme and the pool’s operating conditions separately.

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