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Mining and Industrial Heritage

One way to preserve and enhance the remaining mining and industrial heritage is by giving it new purposes, not only related to cultural tourism, but also to active and adventure tourism.

Two specific routes have been designed — the “Ruta dos Fornos” and the “Ruta das Minas” — to bring visitors closer to the rich mining heritage of this municipality. By following either of these routes, visitors will encounter the most iconic elements of an early 20th-century iron mining operation, such as the iron calcination kilns, the old railway station, the mineral loading hoppers, the pillars of the former mining cableway, the entrance to the Consuelo mine, several mining tunnels, and more.

Taking advantage of the remaining pillars of the old mining cableway, a giant zip line over 300 meters long is planned to be installed in the coming months, following the same path once used by the aerial cable.

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Vistas desde la pasarela de acceso a la parte alta del horno de Boulloso:

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Vistas del horno de calcinación que se conserva del grupo Boulloso, recientemente rehabilitado

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Vista desde el interior de la imponente entrada a la mina Consuelo:

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hornos de calcinación de hierro

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Tolvas de almacenaje del mineral antes de su calcinación, muy próximas al horno de Boulloso

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Antigua estación de tren, actualmente rehabilitada como Oficina de Información Turística

Main Tourist Attractions

The Iron Mines and Calcination Kilns

A Pontenova emerged as a result of the iron mining operations in Vilaoudriz.

Eo River – Fishing and Leisure

The Eo is one of the most important salmon rivers in the Iberian Peninsula.

Salmonid Fishing Interpretation Center

Located on the second floor of A Pontenova’s own Tourist Information Office.

Religious and Civil Architecture

A large number of examples of religious architecture can be found throughout the territory of A Pontenova.

Hiking

Enjoy the hiking trails found in A Pontenova.
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