Mining Center of Cerro del Toro - Motril


The mining centre of the Cerro del Toro is located at the north of the town, shows us the different mining eras by the remains from that period when this place worked as a mine. Every single detail can be seen through an interesting multimedia exhibition. The Centre shows its visitors one of the most important geological area of the mining region of Motril. The visit to the mine represents an interesting pedagogical discours,e that focuses on geology and industry, the world of mining and the environment that surrounds the entire forest-miner Cerro del Toro. The museum tour includes the following topics: 1. Be in a real mine 2. Memory of the mine. 3. Sphalerite and zinc 4. Learning from the stones 5. Working in the dark

Address: Camino Cerro Del Toro, 18600 Motril

Tel: 958 838 450


Entrance Fee


Entrance fee: € 3,00 / children and retired people € 2,00

Opening Hours


Reservation is required. Excursions are only possible on Saturday from 10:30 till 14:00 hour.


Location of the Mining Center


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