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It is an open-pit mine that reached approximately 200 meters in diameter and 180 meters in depth. After mining operations ceased, the quarry filled with water, forming a kind of artificial lagoon that is now one of the most unique landscapes in the area. The mine is called Confesionarios (Confessionals) because of the gossan geological formations that resemble confessionals in churches.

The flooded Valdelamusa quarry, also known as the Corta de los Confesionarios, is one of the most striking elements of the mining heritage of this district of Cortegana, in the province of Huelva.

Places of Interest Church of Santa María de Gracia: Late Gothic with Renaissance elements (16th–17th centuries). Hermitage of Nuestra Señora de la Coronada: Built on a Roman necropolis, a center of local devotion. El Morante: A natural viewpoint with Roman remains. Odiel Mills Route: Hiking trails among old flour mills and riverside landscapes. Paseo El Real: A green area along the Odiel River, ideal for relaxing. Fuente García and La Torerera: Charming and refreshing spots.

Calañas, in the province of Huelva, is a town with a rich mining history, a privileged natural environment, and a deeply rooted culture. Ancient Origins: It was a mining enclave from the Tartessian and Roman periods, with finds at "El Morante" including amphorae, tombstones, and coins. Middle Ages: Under Muslim, then Christian, rule, it passed to the Guzmán family. Livestock farming was the main activity. 19th Century: Mining revived (pyrite, copper, iron, manganese), and the railway arrived in 1886. Calañas reached 12,000 inhabitants in 1910. 20th Century: The closure of mines and subsistence farming led to depopulation. Today, it seeks to revitalize itself through tourism and culture.

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Of course the views are curious, a little sad but curious.

Obligatory stopping point if you take the road. There are incredible views even of the Rio Tinto mining railway.

Old station that is located a few kilometers from the town of Nerva and that was used to transport the materials extracted from the mine.