Las Médulas is located in the region of El Bierzo which forms part of the province of León and that belongs to the municipality of Carucedo. It’s one of the best places to visit as it counts on one of the country’s natural gems.
The Natural Monument of Las Médulas is without a doubt a lure that attracts a lot of tourism in the area but, what are they and how can you find them? It’s a very interesting landscape that has been declared “patrimony of humanity” in the Monte Aquilanos, a mountain range in León, surrounded by a valley and the river Sil.
If we centre down on the history, this landscape has an interesting story: it was an old mine that gold was extracted from in plain air, which is why the red mountains that are there now have formed that were popular amongst the Romans who used them to extract precious metal.
If you want to enjoy a visit to Las Médulas, you should know how to get there. You can come by car, the route starts at pueblo homónimo, where you can park before starting your route.
The guided visit starts at the Visitor Centre and will take you to one of the mining operation areas from the Roman ages, which is the Circo de las Viñas. How long does the visit take? It will take approximately two hours to complete 3km there and back inside one of the mines where you’ll get a talk and get to know the history and lots of interesting facts about the mine.
It's one of the most interesting plans to do with children due to its surprising landscape that will make your jaw drop. Consult their timetable and make sure to buy your tickets beforehand as it’s usually very busy.
But, when should you visit Las Médulas? Any time of year would be perfect to enjoy this landscape, however if you want to dodge the cold, spring or summer would be better for you, although the number of tourists rises along with the temperature.
Without a doubt, it’s one of the things to see in El Bierzo, and after, there’s nothing like taking a walk through the winding streets of the town which will allow you to take in the traditional architecture that accompany the views of the best landscape.
Where is there for you to sleep? There are a lot of different options if you are looking to stay a few days, in fact, we recommend you spend at least two days here to allow yourself to peacefully take in the beauty and enjoy its essence.
You’ll find a few different types of accommodations, being able to sleep in a charming rural hotel or a holiday cottage in Las Médulas that will allow you to get to know inside out this spectacular place of Roman doing. If you’re coming by car, you’ll have the chance to explore some nearby towns and even stay in a Spanish holiday home in the area like Ponferrada.
So, are you ready for your next mining adventure? Las Médulas are waiting for you!
