과디아나 밸리 자연 공원 주변 최고의 교통량 없는 자전거 라이딩 코스

알렌테주 메르톨라 지역에 위치한 상 도밍구스 광산의 폐허는 이베리아 반도에서 가장 인상적이고 수수께끼 같은 버려진 산업 현장 중 하나입니다. 로마 시대까지 거슬러 올라가는 기원을 가진 이 단지는 1854년부터 Mason & Barry 회사의 영국 관리하에 전성기를 누렸으며, 1966년 폐쇄될 때까지 황동과 황의 대량 채굴에 초점을 맞춘 진정한 산업 지역이 되었습니다. 버려진 후 붉은 토양, 산성수, 오래된 벽돌 구조물이 황폐해진 거의 종말론적인 풍경이 사진작가, 호기심 많은 사람, 산업 관광 애호가들을 끌어들입니다.👍🥾🚲

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

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.

Along the Ribeira do Geraldo, the Tapada Grande Dam Reservoir holds an unexpected treasure: this serene river beach, with golden sands, fresh lawns, and every comfort for leisure. Once a vital reservoir for the old mining industry, today it is a setting for rest and harmony. Nearby stands the town of Minas de São Domingos, born of the mining past and still marked by the memory of this unique heritage.

The São Domingos Mine is a living memory of a time of fire and iron. Here, where the earth opened up to reveal gold, silver, and copper since ancient times, one of the greatest legacies of the Iberian Pyrite Belt arose in the 19th century. Between 1854 and 1966, millions of tons of ore were extracted here, leaving not only its mark on the soil and landscape, but also progress: one of the country's first railway lines and the first power plant in the Alentejo. Today, the former mining complex is a public heritage site, a place of contrasts and rare beauty.

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.