The San José Reservoir and Dam, also known as the Castronuño Dam, is a hydroelectric engineering project located in the middle course of the Duero River, about 2 km from the town of Castronuño.
Built between 1941 and 1945, the dam is a gravity type and has a height of 14.05 metres.

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TenaciousD

February 25, 2023

Cycling

The San José reservoir sits on the Duero River, south of Toro and before the river reaches Castronuño. There is a gravel path on both sides of the Zamora irrigation canal, ideal for biking.

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April 14, 2023

Hiking

Also known as the Castronuño dam, the objective of which is to obtain hydroelectric energy through the power of the Duero River.

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1. Rio Duero from Toro - circular via San Jose canal - Reserva natural de las Riberas de Castronuño-Vega del Duero

41.2km

03:00

170m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Simancas Stone Bridge – Historic Center of Tordesillas loop from Tordesillas

103km

08:06

340m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Historic Center of Tordesillas – Tordesillas Historic Center loop from Pollos

60.2km

04:11

260m

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Elevation 650 m

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Location: Castronuño, Sur, Valladolid, Castile and León, Spain

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Embalse y Presa de San José (Presa de Castronuño)

View of Puente Mayor de Toro Over the Duero

Ermita del Santo Cristo y Vista Panorámica del Río en Castronuño

Alcázar de Toro

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San José Dam

1. Rio Duero from Toro - circular via San Jose canal - Reserva natural de las Riberas de Castronuño-Vega del Duero

2. Simancas Stone Bridge – Historic Center of Tordesillas loop from Tordesillas

3. Historic Center of Tordesillas – Tordesillas Historic Center loop from Pollos

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