Following the course of the Duero River through Salamanca lands until it enters Portuguese territory, the landscape remains faithful and in harmony to the present in the province of Zamora. However, here the channel is already larger due to the water supply from some tributaries such as the Huebra or Tormes rivers, which accentuates the grandeur of the panoramic view from any of the viewpoints such as the Fraile.
Very close to the southern end of the Natural Park, above the hamlet of the town of Sobradillo, a medieval tower stands out, inside which is located the second Park House of the Arribes del Duero Natural Park.
The reception is installed in the building in front of the tower and there it offers all the information of interest about the natural space and advice for planning the many proposed routes. This same building houses the audiovisual room with periodic projections.
Once inside the medieval building, the first thing you see is a detailed model of the Park, before ascending to the first floor, where you review the natural environment of the river canyons through different panels, the recreation of the scene. of a waterfall and different animals that populate the territory.
On the next mezzanine there is a little history of this 15th century defensive tower as part of the fortifications that protected the border with Portugal.
The second floor, figuratively following what would be an ascent through the river canyons, presents the slopes covered with rich and varied vegetation, including both wild flora and crops of orange, olive or almond trees, without forgetting the traditional constructions such as huts, chiviteros or bridges.
The third floor of the tower is dedicated to the singularities of the penillanura in which the Natural Park is located, a landscape of extensive pastures with a clear agricultural and livestock vocation prior to the visual and sensory spectacle of the Duero canyons.
The visit ends on the outer roof of the tower walking along the battlements and enjoying an infinite landscape dotted with ancient almond and olive trees.
