Canal de Castilla, Irrigation canal system in Castile and León, Spain.
The Canal de Castilla extends 207 kilometers through northern Spain, featuring numerous locks that manage a 150-meter elevation change across the landscape.
Construction of this transportation waterway started in 1753 under King Fernando VI's reign and took nearly a century to complete, finishing in 1849.
The canal network includes historical industrial structures such as flour mills, warehouses, and docks that reflect Spain's engineering achievements of the 18th century.
Current visitors can experience boat tours, hiking trails, and cycling paths along the three branches: North Stretch, Campos Branch, and South Stretch.
The canal system contains the only quadruple lock in Frómista and irrigates 23,000 hectares across 48 municipalities in northern Spain.
Location: Castile and León
Part of: Plan Nacional de Patrimonio Industrial, European Route of Industrial Heritage
GPS coordinates: 41.74944,-4.64694
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:32
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