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Mertola – Mina de São Domingos loop from Mértola

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Portugal

Beja

Mértola

Mertola – Mina de São Domingos loop from Mértola

Moderate

4.0

(2)

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Mertola – Mina de São Domingos loop from Mértola

04:54

59.4km

760m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 16, 2026

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Parque Natural do Vale do Guadiana

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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370 m

Mertola

Highlight • Settlement

Mertola is a beautiful medieval town. If you're cycling along the Guadiana River, I recommend stopping by to explore its cobblestone streets and indulge in the delicious cuisine.

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750 m

On the south bank of the Guadiana, before crossing into the city, you have a beautiful view of Mértola, especially with its castle at the top of the hill and the rest of the city spread out over the hill.

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10.5 km

Alfufeira da Barragem dos Corvos

Lake

15.2 km

Hermitage of Our Lady of Amparo

Highlight • Religious Site

Mértola's chapels are located in high or hidden places. It is said that the higher they are, the closer to God and the more intense the devotion they inspire. Rarely used in daily life, they come to life especially during festive times, when the community gathers to celebrate.

The chapel of Nossa Senhora do Amparo is no exception: situated in a privileged spot, it offers a superb panorama, capable of leaving anyone immersed in contemplative silence.

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28.1 km

Tapada Grande Reservoir Beach

Highlight • Beach

Along the Ribeira do Geraldo, the Tapada Grande Dam Reservoir holds an unexpected treasure: this serene river beach, with golden sands, fresh lawns, and every comfort for leisure.

Once a vital reservoir for the old mining industry, today it is a setting for rest and harmony. Nearby stands the town of Minas de São Domingos, born of the mining past and still marked by the memory of this unique heritage.

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28.8 km

Rest area by the lake

Highlight • Lake

Located in the tranquil setting of the Barragem da Tapada Grande reservoir, this river beach of the same name is a very pleasant recreational area with a sandy beach, lawns, and comprehensive infrastructure. Nearby is the village of Minas de São Domingos, which was developed in connection with the now-defunct mining operations.

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29.7 km

Mina de São Domingos

Highlight • Historical Site

The São Domingos Mine is a living memory of a time of fire and iron. Here, where the earth opened up to reveal gold, silver, and copper since ancient times, one of the greatest legacies of the Iberian Pyrite Belt arose in the 19th century. Between 1854 and 1966, millions of tons of ore were extracted here, leaving not only its mark on the soil and landscape, but also progress: one of the country's first railway lines and the first power plant in the Alentejo.

Today, the former mining complex is a public heritage site, a place of contrasts and rare beauty.

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35.0 km

Heap leaching tanks

Ruins

35.5 km

Minas de São Domingos

Highlight • Historical Site

Abandoned copper mine that seems bizarrely out of place here. Poisonous shimmering water and dilapidated buildings offer an exciting contrast to the tranquility of the surrounding landscape.

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36.4 km

Copper lakes of the mine

Highlight • Lake

The old, abandoned copper mines resemble a lunar landscape: a strange and fascinating stage, illuminated by the reflections of copper-hued lakes. A road cuts through the landscape, guiding you along dirt roads. Streams and wells glow in unlikely colors, from copper to green to deep black. Signs warn of the dangers of the water, but nothing prevents your gaze from losing itself in the dramatic and unsettling beauty of the place.

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59.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

32.8 km

23.8 km

1.61 km

866 m

303 m

164 m

Surfaces

22.0 km

19.8 km

8.80 km

8.22 km

423 m

164 m

Elevation

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Mertola

Mértola view

Hermitage of Our Lady of Amparo

Tapada Grande Reservoir Beach

Rest area by the lake

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Minas de São Domingos

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