Voltoya River facts for kids
The Voltoya is a river located in Spain. It starts high up in the mountains and flows through two important provinces before joining other rivers. The Voltoya is a smaller river that flows into the Eresma River. The Eresma then joins the Adaja River, which eventually flows into the much larger Douro River.
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Where the Voltoya Begins and Flows
The Voltoya River begins its journey in the mountains. Its source is found in the Guadarrama mountains and near a place called Malagón. As it travels, the Voltoya collects water from other areas too. For example, water from Dehesa de la Cepeda, which is a special area linked to the city of Madrid, and the Azálvaro Field, also flows into the Voltoya.
The River's Path Through Provinces
The Voltoya River flows through two different provinces in Spain. These are the province of Ávila and the province of Segovia. The river's journey ends when it reaches a town called Coca, which is in Segovia. Here, the Voltoya joins another river.
How the Voltoya Gets Its Water
The Voltoya River gets water from many smaller rivers and streams that flow into it. These smaller waterways are called tributaries.
Rivers and Streams Joining the Voltoya
On its left side, the Voltoya receives water from rivers like the Tuerto and the Ciervos (also known as the Mediana River). These rivers themselves get water from even smaller streams, such as the Cortos and the Saornil stream. The Voltoya also gets water from the Cardeña River and the Magdalena stream. There is a reservoir called the Torrelara reservoir on these waterways, located near Peromingo.
Important Uses of the Voltoya River
The Voltoya River is very important for the people living nearby, especially for providing drinking water.
The Serones Reservoir
One of the most important places on the Voltoya River is the Serones Reservoir. This reservoir is like a big lake that holds a lot of water. The water stored in the Serones Reservoir is used to supply drinking water to the city of Ávila. This means many homes and businesses in Ávila get their fresh water from the Voltoya River.
Crossing the Voltoya River
Over the years, many bridges have been built to cross the Voltoya River. These bridges help people and vehicles travel easily.
Modern and Old Bridges
Today, modern roads like the N-110 and the AP-51 cross the river using strong concrete bridges. In the past, people used a beautiful old stone bridge to cross. This old bridge had a single arch made of granite. Further downstream, other major roads like the A-6 and the N-VI also cross the river near a place called Coto de Puenteviejo. After this point, the Voltoya leaves the province of Ávila and enters Segovia. It then flows through towns like Juarros de Voltoya and Nava de la Asunción.
See also
In Spanish: Voltoya para niños
