Also known as Sierra de Padre Caro, it indicates the source of the Río Tinto which runs through the interior of Huelva for about 100 km until it reaches the Río Odiel.
Its name is due to the reddish color of its waters caused by the weathering of minerals with a high content of heavy metal sulfides that were found and exploited in various deposits along the riverbed.

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JavierCR 🇪🇸

June 15, 2025

The source of the Tinto River is located in the municipality of Nerva, in the province of Huelva, Andalusia, and is one of the most unique landscapes in Europe due to its reddish color and its scientific and geological value.

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Location: Nerva, Cuenca Minera, Huelva, Andalusia, Spain

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