The mine is located in the Barranc dels Cocons and the Serra del Savinar. During its operation, ocher was extracted, a mineral used as a dye for textiles and paints. Ocher, known for its intensity of color, was even used in cave paintings.

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Former mine where ocher was extracted for dyeing. The pillars where the tracks for the wagons passed over are still clearly visible. The stones around the mine have a fantastic play of colors.

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