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General information
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| Almerìa, Spain |
Program details
See the largest visitable geode in the world in the mine of El Pilar de Jaravía, Pulpí. This mine was one of the most important locations in Spain for its mineral wealth from 1840 until the Spanish Civil War in the 1930s.Learn about the extraction of minerals such as iron and lead. During the first phase of the visit, observe the remains of these minerals that are still seen in the access galleries.
Enter the mine see the Giant Geode which has dimensions of 8 meters in length and 2 meters in height covered by huge plaster crystals that have been formed over the years. Enjoy a walk through history and observe one of the great wonders of nature. Your guide will explain the economic importance of the mine in decades past, and how the Geode and other crystals were formed.
Finally, you can visit the nearby castle of San Juan de los Terreros, located about 10 minutes by car from the Pilar de Jaravía. An entrance ticket to the site is included with this package, where you can enjoy a beautiful view of the coastline and surrounding town.
Languages:
Spanish