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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.

This beautiful lagoon with turquoise waters is, curiously, a dump from an old mining operation. In the steep cliffs that surround it, you can see the different colors of the rock strata. It is a good place to stop and contemplate the landscape.

The Cañaveral de León lagoon is a pool that collects groundwater from the Fuente Redonda spring and serves to irrigate the crops in the area. For a few years it has also been conditioned to be the municipal swimming pool of this town. In summer a treatment plant is started up to offer a pleasant bath on the hottest days.

The Cañaveral de León lagoon is the most valuable jewel of the Sierra de Aracena. It is a pool formed by the accumulation of natural water that is channeled from the spring of the round fountain.

Beautiful environment with a variety of fauna and flora where you can appreciate birds, nature, and peace. It is also famous for carp fishing. Sometimes the water level is very low depending on the season. In summer there is a canteen where you can eat and also an artificial beach that attracts many visitors.

Valdelamusa is a hamlet and mining town in the municipality of Cortegana. It is surrounded by pyrite mines that are currently closed. In the mid-19th century, favorable mining legislation and the need for metals in the European industry facilitated the entry of foreign capital and companies into the entire Huelva pyrite belt, whose mineral wealth has been known since ancient times.

The Cañaveral de León Lagoon is the main tourist attraction of this beautiful town in the Sierra de Aracena. La Laguna is a pool formed by the accumulation of natural water that is channeled from the spring of the round fountain. The pool is so big that almost 500 inhabitants of the town could fit together.