Aracena & Riotinto Mines Tour from Seville

Järjestäjä Spanish Mercantile Registry

1. We will start the trip from Seville. (15 min)
2. La Gruta de la Maravillas (the Cave of Wonders) is a network of limestone caverns located in the town of Aracena. This natural underground monument is situated in the old centre of Aracena, under the hill crowned by the medieval castle and Priory Church of la Señora del Mayor Dolor, and has been open since 1914. The guided tour of Las Maravillas Cave follows a circular route of around 1km, and t (1.2 tuntia · ✓ sisäänpääsy mukana)
3. For many years the town has been dependent on the mines from which it derives its name. Minas de Riotinto reached its peak of prosperity and importance in the late 19th and early 20th century, when the mines were in full production and the population was 200,000. The town itself was built on rolling hills, now covered by pine and eucalyptus trees planted by the British for use in the mines. Mina (1 tuntia · ✓ sisäänpääsy mukana)
4. The origin pat of Aracena is at the top of the hill occupied by the Castle and the Priory Church. In medieval times it was a fortified town, defended by a stone wall and the fortress. Archaeological remains from the 10th-13th centuries have been found in this location, which are evidence of an Al-Andalus town related to the Qatrasana settlement documented in Islamic texts. The interior Aracena Cas (30 min · ✓ sisäänpääsy mukana)
5. After this beautiful trip, we will head back to Seville (15 min)

• Specialized infant seats are available
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• Infant seats are available on request if requested in advance