We were treated to a Tour of the Mining Museum un Casa Pinon de oro, the Town hall, guided by the Mayor, who´s pride in his town is obvious. Mining has taken place here for more than 2,000 years, but hit its peak with the equipment from the British industrial revolution. Time and Raw material prices ended mining here in the 1990´s. The mine we visited, is NOT claustrophobic, with Galleries 20 metres high, trips are guided and include a hair raising ride on the Tourist Train. Combined with other visits locally and good restraunts gives and interesting day out.

We attended the English guided tour on a Tuesday. As it turned out, my wife and I were the only couple on the tour that day. The guide was excellent, speaking good English and providing a very well informed insight into the workings and history of the mine. This is an excellent attraction and at €8 a head, extremely good value for money. If you have an opportunity, I would strongly recommend visiting.