Las Médulas Day Trip from Ponferrada

Las Médulas, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, were mines that were highly relevant during Roman times. Discover its past with this excursion that will also allow you to get to know the city of Ponferrada.

Things to do Las Médulas Day Trip from Ponferrada

Our trip will begin when we pick you up at the hotel to head to Las Médulas, a World Heritage Site. They are the result of Roman gold mining during the 1st and 2nd centuries. It was considered the largest open pit gold mine in the entire Roman Empire. Discover its past with this excursion.

Once we arrive, a specialized guide will be waiting for us in Las Médulas. In the first part of the visit, we will go to the visitor reception center to see a 15-minute informative documentary about the environment, then we will begin the visit. The visit is guided and is done on foot, it lasts 2 hours. (Appropriate clothing and footwear is recommended). We will know the extraction process, "montiun ruin". This process considerably altered the landscape of the area, resulting in the unusual panorama of reddish sand covered with chestnut and oak trees that we can see today. At the end of the guided tour we will go to the Orellán viewpoint, to admire the effect caused on the mountain after the exploitation. After the visit to Las Médulas, return to Ponferrada.

Highlights to see in Las Médulas Day Trip from Ponferrada

  • Parque Natural de Las Médulas
  • Mirador Orellán
  • Roman gold mines
  • visitor reception center
  • Extraction process, "ruin montiun"

Details

Duration
9 hours
Language
Guide in Spanish
Price

Adultos: 64.00 €

Niños de 6 a 13 años: 32.00 €

Menores de 6 años: free

Availability and starting time
Not available
When to book?
You can reserve up to before the activity
Free cancellation
Cancel free up to 2 days before the activity and receive a full refund.

Included

Pick up in Hotel
Entrance and guided visit to Las Médulas
Stop at the Mirador de Orellán
1 Participación en Premios Mensuales: Ver Premios

Excluded

Food and drinks
Tips

Meeting point

We will pick you up at your hotel located in the city of Ponferrada

Conditions

How to book?
Limited availability. Book as soon as possible to guarantee availability. Choose date and fill in the required fields. Secure and protected payment. You will immediately receive your booking confirmation.
Super safe route! COVID-19 efforts
Our route takes the recommendations and key considerations of security and protection against Coronavirus.
Is the interior of the monuments visited?
Exterior and interior of most named sites
Is the tour adapted for people with reduced mobility?
Almost fully adapted
Guaranteed departures without min of travelers
Not
Are animals allowed?
Yes
Activity recommended for children?
Yes, families are welcome

Our promises

Best price guaranteed
Quick and easy reservation
Multilingual Customer Service
Secure payment

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