Portmán: Mining Route and Archaeological Museum with Guide｜Spain

Discover how mining transformed Portmán, its bay, and the lives of its inhabitants on a 2-hour guided route through its industrial and archaeological heritage.

The tour starts at the Archaeological Museum of Portmán, where your tour guide will present the history of the town and link its ancient origins to the development of mining activity.

Continue on foot through the mining area. The old mine carts and the remains of the mines help you understand how the ore was extracted and transported, as well as the daily work of the people who made a living from this industry.

The tour continues to the historic ore washing facilities, where you'll learn about the processing of the ore and the impact of mining on the landscape and the bay. A walk to understand the place through its remains, its stories, and the changes that can still be seen.

The activity is offered with a live guide in Spanish or English: please select your language when booking. The meeting point is in Portmán; transport from Cartagena or other locations is not included. The route covers areas with uneven terrain and requires comfortable footwear.