サンタエウフェミアデルバルコのおすすめウォーキング＆ハイキングルート

The Aliste River is a watercourse that originates in the Sierra de la Culebra, in the district of San Pedro de las Herrerías, in the province of Zamora, Spain. Along its route, it passes through the towns that make up the valley of the region that bears its name. Some of these towns include Mahíde, Las Torres de Aliste, Pobladura de Aliste, Palazuelo de las Cuevas, San Vicente de la Cabeza, Bercianos de Aliste, Flores de Aliste, Gallegos del Río, Domez, Vegalatrave, Vide de Alba, El Castillo de Alba, and finally reaches Carbajales de Alba.

The Alba de Aliste Castle is an old medieval fortification located in the town of the same name, belonging to the municipality of Losacino, in the province of Zamora, Spain. The remains of the castle are located on a hill that overlooks the Aliste river and the Retael stream. Although its geographical environment is currently profoundly modified due to the construction of the Ricobayo dam, this castle had notable defensive value in its time.

Medieval fortress located on a defensive hill. The ruined castle offers spectacular views of the Aliste River canyon. The first references to the castle date back to the 10th century.

Fortress on a defensive hill that dominates the Aliste river. The ruined castle offers spectacular views of the river canyon.

Replacement of the old Puente de la Encomienda by the La Estrella Bridge that crosses the Ricobayo Reservoir on the Esla River. The bridge could look very different depending on the water levels of the reservoir and the season in which you walk.

the old Encomienda Bridge that has been closed to traffic and partially submerged in 1933 when the Ricobayo Reservoir was built on the Esla River.

Fortified castle from the 12th century that protects the important commercial route and bridge over the Esla river. The structure and the protective walls have been modified several times during the medieval period.

We will find beautiful panoramic views walking along the road near the Valdoradas bridge, surely on our route to the La Palia waterfall.