The best road cycling routes around Cabezas Rubias

It is an open-pit mine that reached approximately 200 meters in diameter and 180 meters in depth. After mining operations ceased, the quarry filled with water, forming a kind of artificial lagoon that is now one of the most unique landscapes in the area. The mine is called Confesionarios (Confessionals) because of the gossan geological formations that resemble confessionals in churches.

The flooded Valdelamusa quarry, also known as the Corta de los Confesionarios, is one of the most striking elements of the mining heritage of this district of Cortegana, in the province of Huelva.

Places of Interest Church of Santa María de Gracia: Late Gothic with Renaissance elements (16th–17th centuries). Hermitage of Nuestra Señora de la Coronada: Built on a Roman necropolis, a center of local devotion. El Morante: A natural viewpoint with Roman remains. Odiel Mills Route: Hiking trails among old flour mills and riverside landscapes. Paseo El Real: A green area along the Odiel River, ideal for relaxing. Fuente García and La Torerera: Charming and refreshing spots.

Calañas, in the province of Huelva, is a town with a rich mining history, a privileged natural environment, and a deeply rooted culture. Ancient Origins: It was a mining enclave from the Tartessian and Roman periods, with finds at "El Morante" including amphorae, tombstones, and coins. Middle Ages: Under Muslim, then Christian, rule, it passed to the Guzmán family. Livestock farming was the main activity. 19th Century: Mining revived (pyrite, copper, iron, manganese), and the railway arrived in 1886. Calañas reached 12,000 inhabitants in 1910. 20th Century: The closure of mines and subsistence farming led to depopulation. Today, it seeks to revitalize itself through tourism and culture.

Eagle Hill offers spectacular views of the Andévalo region, the Sierra de Aracena, the Huelva coast, and even Portugal. The natural surroundings and the hill's altitude make the hermitage a privileged viewpoint.

The Hermitage of Our Lady of La Peña in Puebla de Guzmán (Huelva) is one of the most emblematic sites in the Andévalo region, both for its religious significance and its cultural and scenic importance. It is located on Cerro del Águila (Eagle Hill), about 4 km from the town center of Puebla de Guzmán. Origin: Probably built in the 16th century, although the most significant works were carried out in the 17th century. Style: Latin cross floor plan, with a single nave covered by a wooden truss roof. The crossing is crowned by a hemispherical dome on pendentives.

The Hermitage of Our Lady of La Peña in Puebla de Guzmán (Huelva) is one of the most emblematic sanctuaries in the Andévalo region of Huelva province, with a deep spiritual, artistic, and cultural tradition. Location: On Cerro del Águila (Eagle Hill), about 4 km from the town center. Origin: Probably built in the 16th century, with significant renovations in the 17th century, 1960, and 1992. Founding legend: According to tradition, the Virgin Mary appeared to the shepherd Alonso Gómez in the 15th century, who was instructed to build a hermitage on that site.

The Church of the Holy Cross in Puebla de Guzmán (province of Huelva, Andalusia) is a temple of great historical, artistic, and spiritual value. Original construction: Late 16th and early 17th centuries. It was praised in 1645 by Francisco de Rada. Between 1748 and 1757, significant renovations were carried out, including a new main chapel whose roof was converted into a watchtower. It suffered severe damage during a fire in July 1936, at the beginning of the Spanish Civil War. It was rebuilt by the architect José María Pérez Carasa.