Day Itinerary
8 Activities
Day 1
111 mi0.6 mi
Discover the Rio Tinto Mining Park
This first day will mix history, nature and the adventure of travelling by train between the mines.
The itinerary proposes a visit to all the attractions of the Rio Tinto Mining Park. There are five in total and it is estimated to take just over six hours (including museum, mines and a ride on a tourist train). During this time, you must also add the time for lunch.
The whole family will delve into the history of the mines in this area, exploited by the British Rio Tinto Company Ltd between the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century.
Ready? Bring water, snacks, sandwiches, fruit and all the elements to protect the family from the sun.
The itinerary proposes a visit to all the attractions of the Rio Tinto Mining Park. There are five in total and it is estimated to take just over six hours (including museum, mines and a ride on a tourist train). During this time, you must also add the time for lunch.
The whole family will delve into the history of the mines in this area, exploited by the British Rio Tinto Company Ltd between the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century.
Ready? Bring water, snacks, sandwiches, fruit and all the elements to protect the family from the sun.
08:30
Seville
As you have to drive a little over an hour to get to the first stop, it is best to leave early.
54.4 mi
1 hr 20 min
10:0045 min
Rio Tinto Mining Park
Landmark
Open Details
The first stop is the Rio Tinto Mining Museum, where tickets purchased online are presented and information is provided.
On the excursion through the mining park you can choose to visit some or all of the sites. The full ticket includes five sites:
Mining Museum (in the town of Río Tinto). On this museum you can learn about the mining history of the area and the evolution of the techniques used.
This can be visited at any time of the day, between the other activities. In this itinerary it is proposed to see it at the beginning of the trip. You can stay a few minutes and come back later. Open Hours: Monday - Sunday: 10:30 - 15:00, 16:00 - 19:00.
House 21 (Casa 21) It is a house built in 1885 in the English neighbourhood of Bella Vista, the neighbourhood where the directors of the English company that exploited the mine lived. You can learn how they lived and what they hobbies were. It can also be visited at any time of the day. It is suggested to do it at the end of the tour. Open Hours: Monday - Sunday: 16:30 - 1830
Peña del Hierro
Mining railway station (Estación del ferrocarril minero)
Corta Atalaya
To see the possible combinations and to buy tickets, visit the official website
Whichever combination you choose, you must go to the Rio Tinto Mining Museum to validate your tickets and get all the information you need.
On the excursion through the mining park you can choose to visit some or all of the sites. The full ticket includes five sites:
Mining Museum (in the town of Río Tinto). On this museum you can learn about the mining history of the area and the evolution of the techniques used.
This can be visited at any time of the day, between the other activities. In this itinerary it is proposed to see it at the beginning of the trip. You can stay a few minutes and come back later. Open Hours: Monday - Sunday: 10:30 - 15:00, 16:00 - 19:00.
House 21 (Casa 21) It is a house built in 1885 in the English neighbourhood of Bella Vista, the neighbourhood where the directors of the English company that exploited the mine lived. You can learn how they lived and what they hobbies were. It can also be visited at any time of the day. It is suggested to do it at the end of the tour. Open Hours: Monday - Sunday: 16:30 - 1830
Peña del Hierro
Mining railway station (Estación del ferrocarril minero)
Corta Atalaya
To see the possible combinations and to buy tickets, visit the official website
Whichever combination you choose, you must go to the Rio Tinto Mining Museum to validate your tickets and get all the information you need.
6 mi
15 min
11:301 hr 30 min
Mina de Peña del Hierro
Landmark
Open Details
The Peña de Hierro Mine is located 10 km from the town of Riotinto. There, you can learn about the workings of this deposit and walk through a 200-metre gallery to a viewpoint. From there you can see incredible mining landscapes and the source of the Tinto river.
Open Hours: Monday - Sunday Visits are at 11:30, 12:00, 12:30, 13:30.
When you buy your ticket on the website you select a timetable. You must be there 10 minutes before the selected time. If you follow this itinerary, the best time is the first one, to go after the first quick visit to the museum.
Open Hours: Monday - Sunday Visits are at 11:30, 12:00, 12:30, 13:30.
When you buy your ticket on the website you select a timetable. You must be there 10 minutes before the selected time. If you follow this itinerary, the best time is the first one, to go after the first quick visit to the museum.
3.9 mi
15 min
13:151 hr 30 min
Mines of Río Tinto Train
Landmark
Open Details
The train ride will be the most attractive for the children. The round trip is 22 km long and runs along the Tinto River. Along the way you will see the old mining areas and the railway installations.
A stop is made at the Estación de los Frailes to go down to the water of the river and see its red colour up close.
The train timetable is 13:30 (there may be a different option when you buy your ticket on the website and you have to be at Talleres Mina station about 15-20 minutes before departure.
The total ride lasts an hour and a half.
As the train schedule overlaps with lunch, you can eat the snacks/sandwiches you brought with you.
A stop is made at the Estación de los Frailes to go down to the water of the river and see its red colour up close.
The train timetable is 13:30 (there may be a different option when you buy your ticket on the website and you have to be at Talleres Mina station about 15-20 minutes before departure.
The total ride lasts an hour and a half.
As the train schedule overlaps with lunch, you can eat the snacks/sandwiches you brought with you.
2.8 mi
10 min
15:001 hr
Restaurante Galán
Café
Open Details
Once you return from the tourist train you can go back to the village to find a restaurant or café. Many in the village close early and others open late, but at Restaurante Galán you can go at this time.
You have the option to eat some tapas, have a beer or order a chocolate or coffee with churros. It will be a time to rest. Open Hours: Monday - Sunday: 7:00 - 18:00
You have the option to eat some tapas, have a beer or order a chocolate or coffee with churros. It will be a time to rest. Open Hours: Monday - Sunday: 7:00 - 18:00
0.6 mi
10 min
16:1530 min
Casa 21
Landmark
Open Details
If you feel like it after the break, you can visit the Casa 21 museum. Otherwise, you can take the children to the park located a few metres from the Town Hall.
Open Hours Casa 21: Monday - Sunday: 16:30 - 18:30
Open Hours Casa 21: Monday - Sunday: 16:30 - 18:30
0.7 mi
5 min
17:001 hr
Corta Atalaya
Open Details
The Corta Atalaya is another mine that can be visited. Be at the Mining Museum 10 minutes before 17:00 (or the selected time) and follow the guide with your own car.
The duration of the tour is about 1 hour.
When you make the online purchase you will be offered to buy a card with a unique code, which serves as an audio guide throughout the tour.
The duration of the tour is about 1 hour.
When you make the online purchase you will be offered to buy a card with a unique code, which serves as an audio guide throughout the tour.
0.1 mi
5 min
19:451 hr 30 min
Restaurante Masero
Restaurant
Open Details
Very close to the hotel, on Avenida Martín Alonso Pinzón, there is a wide range of bars and restaurants. Choose the one you like best and return to the hotel for a well-deserved rest.
This is a modern restaurant where you can order traditional Spanish dishes.
Open Hours Restaurant Masero: Sunday - Thursday: 11:00 - 23:00 Friday - Saturday: 24 hs.
This is a modern restaurant where you can order traditional Spanish dishes.
Open Hours Restaurant Masero: Sunday - Thursday: 11:00 - 23:00 Friday - Saturday: 24 hs.
0.1 mi
5 min
22:0010 hrsHotel visit
Exe Tartessos
8.3
Today was a busy day, so deservedly you can rest and gain strength for tomorrow.