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Hydrography
The Ribera stream
The Ribera stream is a small watercourse that originates near the village of Zafara and flows into the Duero River in the municipality of Mámoles. The area is situated in an exceptional landscape of the central plateau, and its proximity to other sites of interest offers the opportunity to explore the region's natural and anthropological heritage in a relatively short distance.
The stream has been used for irrigation purposes in the town of Palazuela de Sayago. Close to the bridge and a substantial juniper tree, the Serafín mill can be visited. This mill, which was also powered by water, is notable for the preservation of its two metal impellers. This ancient structure, constructed from stone masonry, was used for flour production. To achieve this, water was extracted from a pond situated at the summit, which served as a storage area and reserve for the summer months. It is posited that the mill is one of the most well-preserved in the region, and that, had it not been for the efforts of its former owners, it might have been operational today.
The river flows downstream, less than 200 metres from the bridge that joins Mámoles with Fornillos de Fermoselle, accompanied by the Pontón de Santa Marina. The bridge is constructed from ashlar masonry, comprising local granite materials. There is a seating area close by for visitors to rest and eat.
The route proceeds along the Ribera stream, which will lead to the Lastra de Aguas Bravas waterfall. This remarkable phenomenon, which affects the verticality of the walls of the Duero, can be described as a dance in which water assumes a central role. The movement is comprised of three distinct phases. The greens of the vegetation and the greys of the granites of the waterfall combine to form a truly beautiful natural composition.