メルトーラのおすすめツーリングルート

アレンテージョ地方メルトラ郡にあるサン・ドミンゴス鉱山の遺跡は、イベリア半島で最も印象的で謎めいた放棄された産業景観の一つです。ローマ時代にまで遡る起源を持つこの複合施設は、1854年以降、英国のメイソン＆バリー社（Mason & Barry）の経営下で最盛期を迎え、1966年に閉鎖されるまで、銅黄鉄鉱と硫黄の大量採掘に特化した真の産業的飛び地となりました。放棄されたことで、ほぼ黙示録的な風景が広がり、赤みがかった土壌、酸性の水、そして老朽化した古い石造りの構造物が、写真家、好奇心旺盛な人々、そして産業観光愛好家を惹きつけています。👍🥾🚲

Mértola is a beautiful Alentejo village, bathed by the Guadiana River. It has a walking trail that I did and really enjoyed. 👍🥾

The castle sits atop a hill overlooking the Guadiana River. The river forms the natural border between Portugal and Spain.

A beautiful spot from which you can anticipate the crossing from Portugal to Spain, crossing under the Chanza reservoir dam, next to the Guadiana River.

Mertola is a beautiful medieval town. If you're cycling along the Guadiana River, I recommend stopping by to explore its cobblestone streets and indulge in the delicious cuisine.

On the south bank of the Guadiana, before crossing into the city, you have a beautiful view of Mértola, especially with its castle at the top of the hill and the rest of the city spread out over the hill.

The old, abandoned copper mines resemble a lunar landscape: a strange and fascinating stage, illuminated by the reflections of copper-hued lakes. A road cuts through the landscape, guiding you along dirt roads. Streams and wells glow in unlikely colors, from copper to green to deep black. Signs warn of the dangers of the water, but nothing prevents your gaze from losing itself in the dramatic and unsettling beauty of the place.

Great panoramic view over the historic village of Mértola.