Tolox, like the other municipalities in the World Biosphere Reserve, had several springs in its town center to supply water to families and provide drinking water for livestock. The passage of time, disuse, and a lack of functionality—combined with urban redevelopment—have led to the disappearance of many of them. However, we can still see some of them, such as the Machaparra Fountain and the Pilar del Chorro Fountain.
One of the fountains that still stands—albeit in a significantly modified form—is the Pilar del Chorro Fountain, located on Camino Nuevo, next to the Río de los Caballos. Its layout is very similar to that of many other fountains in the surrounding villages, as their functions were also similar. It consists of a small pillar with a spout set into a niche with a semicircular arch. Families used to get their water from this small spout. The excess water flowed into the long trough attached to it, so that the animals and livestock could drink. The complex is built of fired clay bricks.
Camino Nuevo, Tolox
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