El Club · Ledesma

Arribes del Duero is a large natural area of river canyon landscape, ca. 106,105 hectares, located in the west of Salamanca and Zamora, near the border with Portugal. In the surroundings of Ledesma, the region appears as one of the gateways to the Salamanca sector of the Arribes, where the Duero River and its tributaries have carved valleys very embedded on the granitic peneplain. The most characteristic features are the cliffs and steep slopes, the natural viewpoints over the riverbed, the strong sensation of broken relief and the contrast between the flat surface of the plateau and the river. The territory also stands out for its biological richness, with a varied fauna and flora associated with this canyon and riverbank environment, and a landscape of great visual and geological value. Its interest is not only scenic: Arribes del Duero is protected as a natural park and is part of the Natura 2000 Network, as well as being a reference area for the conservation of ecosystems, landscape values and compatible traditional uses. In the cartography and tourist information about the region, it is usually presented as one of the most unique landscapes in the west of Castilla y León.

The Ledesma Spa is a thermal site located on the banks of the Tormes River, in the municipality of Ledesma, Salamanca, within a landscape of Salamanca pastureland with holm oaks, wild scrub and large landscaped areas. It is an enclave of spa and tourist use, associated with mineral-medicinal water and rest in a well-preserved rural environment. The most interesting feature of the place is the combination of riverside nature and pastureland, which frames the facilities and reinforces their landscape value. The waters of the spa are described as medicinal, with a sulfate, bicarbonate, chloride and sodium composition, and are used for health and wellness treatments. The location, next to the Tormes river, also provides a quiet and open character, typical of the transitional landscapes between the riverside and the countryside. Its relevance is mainly historical and thermal, because it is part of the spa tradition of Salamanca and the culture of thermalism in Spain. It also stands out as a resource of interest for visitors seeking to combine stay, leisure and contact with a quality agricultural landscape, without leaving the Ledesma environment.