Ship «Antonio de Ulloa»

The dock at the Canal de Castilla basin is one of the most representative spaces for understanding the historical and functional importance of this great hydraulic engineering project. This location, traditionally linked to navigation and the movement of goods, retains its role today as a key point for interpreting the canal and its relationship with the surrounding area, combining heritage, landscape, and cultural use.

From this dock departs the boat “Antonio de Ulloa,” offering a unique perspective of the canal. The boat trip provides a peaceful and accessible experience, helping visitors understand the scale of this artificial waterway, its course, and its role as a communication route and economic engine. This educational activity introduces visitors to the history of the canal while they enjoy the surrounding natural environment.

The area around the dock also preserves an architectural ensemble of great interest. The old canal warehouses, now converted into a Visitor Reception Center, house a permanent exhibition on the history of the Canal de Castilla, with photographs, maps, models, and explanatory panels. Next to them is the dock manager’s house, recognizable by the sundial on its façade, a testament to the organization and operation of the dock.

Nearby is the “San Antonio” flour mill, a 19th-century building constructed of stone, brick, and mortar, where the turbine, mills, and original machinery are preserved. This site allows visitors to understand the use of hydraulic power and the canal’s impact on the region’s industrial development.

Thus, the dock and the trips on the “Antonio de Ulloa” are integrated as a way to approach the Canal de Castilla, where the enjoyment of the surroundings is combined with the understanding of an exceptional historical heritage.