N-V Road: Almaraz–Torrecillas de la Tiesa
Retaining walls on the descent to the River Almonte
Masonry walls with buttresses and a zigzag design offer visitors a unique visual attraction as they make their way down to the river.
Among the retaining walls that remain along this section, those forming the zigzag descent to the River Almonte – which has been realigned on several occasions – are particularly noteworthy. They are built of masonry and, although not very high, are supported by buttresses.
Drains
Well-preserved stone arches and parapets next to the Torrejón-Tajo reservoir offer a historical attraction for visitors.
Sewer
A reservoir featuring historic drainage channels and a ashlar arch, ideal for architectural and nature tourism.
Pretiles
Rows of parapets stand out for their curved design and height, offering stunning views of the reservoir and the harbour, making them ideal for tourists.
Bridge over the Garganta de la Canaleja stream
A bridge with a semicircular arch and a ashlar vault, ideal for admiring the historic architecture and the surrounding landscape.
Bridge over the Giraldo stream
A three-arch masonry bridge with triangular buttresses and spires, the perfect spot to admire historic architecture in picturesque surroundings.
Road workers’ hut
Set in a picturesque location, it stands out for its historic architecture dating from 1859, offering visitors a unique charm.
Fuente de la Pedrea
A monumental fountain with railings and benches on either side, situated on the northern approach to the Miravete mountain pass, the perfect spot to admire i...
Macadam with surface irrigation
Roads with 7-metre cross-sections and historical sections of road surface, ideal for exploring improvements to road infrastructure.
Metal fences
Historic lampposts dating from 1939, ideal for tourists interested in architecture and engineering.
Culvert over a tributary of the Helechosillo stream
A 2-metre semicircular arch, with ashlar masonry at the spandrels and in the tympanums, is an architectural example dating from 1859, ideal for history enthu...
Pontoon over the Arroyo de la Vid
A 19th-century bridge with a pointed arch and ashlar masonry, ideal for admiring historic architecture in a natural setting.
Bridge over the Arroyo de la Vid
A historic bridge with two arches and a triangular cutwater, which is often submerged, ideal for lovers of architecture and military history.
Pretiles
Rows of parapets stand out alongside the reservoir and along the routes leading to the port of Miravete and the River Almonte, which are ideal for hiking and...
Kerbs and kerb stones
Although very few have survived, this section still retains some of the kerbs installed as part of the improvement works on the National Special Surface Circ...
Puente del Cardenal or Jaraicejo
A historic 15th-century bridge with nine ashlar arches, a central pavilion and an access ramp to the riverbed, designated a Site of Cultural Interest in 2019.
Culvert over the Descansadero stream
A site featuring a historic masonry structure and an original sewer dating from 1859, ideal for lovers of engineering and history.
CNFE bends
Straight sections with steep camber, ideal for enthusiasts of road engineering and specialist tourism.
Almaraz Bridge over the Tagus
A historic bridge with ashlar arches – one pointed and the other semicircular – which is the perfect spot to admire its architecture and enjoy panoramic views.
Retaining walls on the descent to the River Almonte
Masonry walls with buttresses and a zigzag design offer visitors a unique visual attraction as they make their way down to the river.