Castile Canal South Branch
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- Grijota
Before reaching Grijota, the towpath of the Canal de Castilla leads tourists to the 28th and 29th sluice, situated at the 89.5km mark. A little further on, the La Treinta mill and the 30th sluice, both...
- Viñalta
Gradually the Canal de Castilla draws closer to the provinces capital city. The 31st and 32nd sluice are situated in Viñalta on the way to Palencia.To the right of the 2 sluices stands what was once the...
- Palencia
This was the loading and unloading dock for barges and along with the dock in Valladolid, had the greatest number of vessels coming in, which at one time exceeded 300.Today, as the Canal de Castilla passes...
- Villamuriel de Cerrato
On leaving Palencia, the Canal de Castilla continues towards Villamuriel de Cerrato where the 33rd sluice is situated just before entering the village. In Villamuriel, three new aqueducts can be found,...
- Soto de Albúrez
3km from the last sluice, another one of the Canal's superb constructions awaits tourists in Soto de Albures, the waterfall of the 34th, 35th and 36th sluice.The 34th sluice is oval-shaped while the other...
- Venta de Baños
Venta de Baños is one of the villages found along the Canal de Castilla. Next to this village in Baños de Cerrato is the Iglesia de San Juan de Baños. Also known as the Iglesia de San Juan Bautista, this...
- Dueñas
The 37th sluice is situated near the entrance to Dueñas and a little further, on entering Puente de las Candelas, the 38th sluice can be found. The 37th sluice is found situated near the La Estrella de...
- Cubillas de Santa Marta
Sluice number 39 is situated along the section of the motorway from Cubillas de Santa María, Trigueros and Valoria la Buena.Next to this sluice, the lock-keepers hut still stands and the Canal makes its...
- Trigueros del Valle
Only a few kilometres separate Trigueros del Valle from the Canal and Cubillas de Santa Marta. The 4th boundary stone can be found on the left as tourists walk along the towpaths.Of note in this village...
- Aguilarejo
Facing Aquilarejo, the 40th sluice is situated, surrounded by buildings as the lock-keeper's hut and the old mill.Of interest in this village is the Cistercian monastery which was built between the 13th...
- Cabezón de Pisuerga
In Cabezón de Pisuerga, tourists will come across another stone bridge with a low semi-circular arch.Tourists should take a walk through this village because it is worthwhile visiting the Iglesia de la...
- Cigales
On the other side of the Canal is Cigales which gives its name to the Denominación de Origen and has become famous for its claret in Castilla y León.Two of the Canal's last aqueducts, the Mucientes and...
- Valladolid
Sluice number 41 is found outside the city in the area known as La Overuela. This brings the section of Ramal de Campos to a close. This part of the Canal de Castilla almost goes unnoticed.Behind the impressive...
