Iberdrola España and the Council of the Environment of Castilla y León are promoting a new viewpoint at the Almendra dam
The Councilor for the Environment of the Junta de Castilla y León, Juan Carlos Suárez-Quiñones, and the delegate of Iberdrola España in Castilla y León, Miguel Calvo, have promoted a collaboration protocol to promote a new viewpoint at the Almendra dam and enhance this natural resource in a sustainable way.
As part of the commitment of both entities with the territory, they will create a safe place overlooking the dam, to marvel at the local fauna and flora, as well as to observe some unique bird species. The aim is that a visit to this new viewpoint, which will be incorporated into the Red Miradores Singulares de Castilla y León, will be a unique experience for any nature lover and a delight for the eyes.
Iberdrola España wants to continue to maintain the pulse and contact with the autonomous community and with all the parties involved, and for this reason it is committed to bringing this rural environment closer, which is fundamental for the company and the best ally for a greener world.
This initiative - parking lot plus viewpoint - will not only enrich the tourist offer of the area but will also promote the conservation of the natural environment and contribute to territorial cohesion. In short, the new Almendra viewpoint aims to become an example of how sustainable tourism can boost the development of inland areas and enhance the value of their natural and cultural heritage.
The Almendra dam, located in the Zamora-Salmantina peneplain, is within the Arribes del Duero Natural Park, which has a great diversity of landscapes and nature, highly recommended for nature tourism and hiking. Without forgetting its cultural richness and its wide gastronomic and wine offer.
The Villarino waterfall, which includes the dam and the power plant, represents one of the most important milestones in the more than one hundred year history of Iberdrola España, a history that is the sum of the efforts of several generations who have known how to take advantage, at all times, of the opportunities of the electricity market, with the ultimate goal of responding to the demands of industrial development and the welfare of Spanish society.
Breathe nature in Castilla y León
Nature, through our natural spaces, becomes now more than ever a place of enjoyment, a place to reconnect with ourselves, a place of health and wellness.
Sustainable tourism in the most beautiful corners of the community is an opportunity available to everyone. Forests, fauna, mountains, valleys, lakes, canyons, trails, viewpoints, charming villages, and the charm of its people.
This model of socioeconomic development, while guaranteeing the conservation of these areas, also contributes to improving the quality of life of the people who live in them, promoting actions that enhance the value of their natural, historical, and cultural resources.
Iberdrola España, creating value for society
Iberdrola España's commitment to Castilla y León is part of the company's deep ties with this land, where it was born more than 120 years ago and from where it has been promoting the energy transition towards renewable and competitive energies that promote the development of a sustainable and responsible society with the environment and socio-economic environment.
In 2023, Iberdrola España generated an impact of close to 875 million euros in the region -including investments, payments to suppliers, salaries, and tax contributions-, with more than 230 million euros of payments to 425 Castilian and Leonese companies and, directly employing close to 900 people and more than 8,000 indirectly.
