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Tormes River source

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The birth of the river Tormes at an altitude of over 2500 meters represents the typical mountain landscape in the mountainous central Castilian region. Typical mountain vegetation consists of coniferous trees which, along this river bank, makes an ideal habitat in which to observe high-altitude mountain wildlife (trout, Arctic charr, otter, partridge, triton, eagle and ibex) A perfect place for hiking, cycling, fishing and paragliding.

Tormes River source - Further Information

The Tormes River rises in the Prado Tormejón, in the Sierra de Gredos, Navarredonda de Gredos, in Avila province. It runs through Avila and on to Salamanca, feeding into the Douro River near Fermoselle, after travelling 284 km from here at it's source.

In summertime, this river can be susceptible to drought and cause the water supply to be unpredictable, therefore in the 1960s a dam was built at Santa Teresa. This formed a reservoir which has a capacity of 496 million cubic meters and that has ensured that a sustainable and regulated water supply.

Tormes River flows through many towns and villages, some of these include: Salamanca, Santa Maria de Tormes, Alba de Tormes, Guijuelo, Puente del Congosto, Navamorales, El Losar, El Barco de Avila, La Aliseda de Tormes, Angostura de Tormes and Hoyos del Espino.

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