You can combat the heat in different ways: you can go to the pool or the beach, you can look for a place in the mountains with lower temperatures … Or you can cool off in river areas . Of course, not all rivers are suitable for swimming, so we advise you that, before getting into the water, make sure that there are no currents that could be dangerous or that the water is suitable for swimming. To help you find them, today we list the best river areas for bathing in Castilla y León .
Best river areas for bathing in Castilla y León
If you are going to be in Castilla y León and you want to escape the heat, take note of the best river areas where you can bathe.
1. Throat of the Knights, Avila
The Throat of the Knights is located in Navalonguilla, Ávila. It is a bathing area with crystal clear waters and a small area with sand on the margins. The waters here are always very calm, so it is a place that you can go with children without problems. In addition, a few meters from the river there is a parking lot and a beach bar where you can buy some drinks and snacks. And if you get tired of bathing, the area is very beautiful to walk, among pine trees and rocks.
2. Pisuegra River – Las Moreras beach, Valladolid
Valladolid can boast of having a beach. It is a river beach bathed by the waters of the Pisuegra River, the well-known Moreras beach . It is a place very frequented by Valladolid and over the years the facilities have been modernized. Now the beach has bathrooms, showers, parking, gym machines, a volleyball net and a beach bar.
In this place some popular festival events take place and it is where bonfires are lit on the night of San Juan.
3. Ebro Reservoir, Burgos
The Ebro reservoir , also known as the Ebro reservoir beach , is a bathing area found in the province of Burgos. There are no waves, but there are fine sand and crystal clear and calm waters in which children can also bathe safely. In addition, in this place you can practice various activities, such as hiking or biking routes, boat or canoe trips, climbing and archery, among others.
On the Ebro reservoir beach, the official bathing season runs from June 15 to September 15 , which is the period during which technical inspections are carried out to ensure water quality.
4. Aguilar de Campoó reservoir, Palencia
The Aguilar de Campoó reservoir , in Palencia, is a bathing area that has become very popular because it offers the best conditions for windsurfing . In addition, obviously, it is the perfect place to enjoy a good bath and beat the heat. It is an artificial beach in which the water from the reservoir has been used to create an area in which to bathe.
5. Linares del Arroyo Reservoir, Segovia
The Linares del Arroyo reservoir , in Segovia, is an area where it is possible to enjoy a beautiful natural space as well as a bath. The bathing area is very spacious, with grass and trees that provide shade, making it the ideal place to spend the day and have a picnic . The waters are very calm, so you can go with children without problems. In addition, they have a lot of space to play.
6. The Cuerda del Pozo reservoir, Soria
Another of the best river areas for bathing in Castilla y León is in Soria, we are referring to the Cuerda del Pozo reservoir . This reservoir, which was built in the course of the river Duero, is surrounded by mountains and oak groves, making it a place where you can enjoy beautiful views while swimming.
The bathroom area has tables to eat and areas for different water activities, such as windsurfing, sailing and canoeing . There is also a small bar where they serve drinks and snacks. It’s definitely a good place to go on hot summer days.
7. The river Tera, Zamora
The Tera River has a total of four points enabled for bathing , but we recommend the one that is right in Puebla de Sanabria, Zamora. Here you can enjoy walks, sports activities and relaxing baths. There is also a chiringuito near the Puente de San Francisco, but this is the area that is usually the most crowded. If you are looking for tranquility, you will have to get away a bit from here.
8. Quintanilla de Arriba, Valladolid
We return to Valladolid, where in addition to bathing in the Moreras beach you can take a dip in Quintanilla de Arriba , on the banks of the Duero River. This bathing area is known as La Barca and it has showers, drinking water, tables, a slide, a wooden walkway and piers. In addition, every summer the sand of the place is renewed so that bathers are more comfortable and feel like they are on a real beach. The best thing about this place is that the depth increases progressively , making it ideal to go with the family. It is even perfect for those people who cannot swim.
9. The Cimorro de Navalacruz stream, Ávila
Once again Ávila appears on this list, and that is because we could not leave the Cimorro de Navalcruz stream , one of the most beautiful places in Castilla y León to enjoy a good bath. It is a natural pool prepared exclusively for bathing , so it is totally safe. In addition, there is a picnic area, a sports court and a soccer field around it. It has parking.
10. The Ricobayo reservoir in Muelas del Pan, Zamora
And we arrive at our last river area where you can bathe in Castilla y León, the Ricobayo reservoir in Muelas del Pan . This reservoir has numerous makeshift areas for bathing, all quite safe due to the tranquility of its waters. This has made it one of the favorite places for Zamorans who want to get better on hot summer days. The surrounding landscape is very beautiful, making it perfect for those seeking tranquility.
These are the 10 best river areas for bathing in Castilla y León . If you plan to visit this beautiful autonomous community in summer, we advise you to take note of these places if you want to make a short stop to refresh yourself before continuing to do tourism. Did you know any of these river areas suitable for swimming?
