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Riotinto Mining Park

Minas de Riotinto, Spain

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Five thousand years of mining have left a blood-red river, open pits and a Martian landscape. The museum in the village runs visits to the Corta Atalaya pit and trips on the old mine railway.

Nearest town
Minas de Riotinto, Spain
Category
Roadside oddities
GPS
37.6929, -6.5937
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Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

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The most pleasant months are usually March–April and October–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in May, September and December–February. Hot in June–August. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Getting there

  • Spain: Tolls on some roads, bridges or tunnels. Many former toll motorways are now free; some AP roads still charge. Motorway limit for cars: 120 km/h.

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Nearby

Campsites nearby

  • Área de Autocaravanas MunicipalMotorhome stopover
    0 km from Riotinto Mining Park
    Motorhomes
  • Nerva Area de AutocaravanasMotorhome stopover
    4 km from Riotinto Mining Park
    MotorhomesWaste disposalFree
  • Área de BerrocalMotorhome stopover
    11 km from Riotinto Mining Park
    MotorhomesWaste disposalFree
  • Area Autocaravanas Higuera de la SierraMotorhome stopover
    20 km from Riotinto Mining Park · 11 pitches
    MotorhomesDrinking waterToiletsWaste disposalFree
  • El MadroñalCampsite
    25 km from Riotinto Mining Park
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToilets
  • Zona de autocaravanas El Castillo de las GuardasMotorhome stopover
    25 km from Riotinto Mining Park · 3 pitches
    MotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterWaste disposalFree

All campsites in Spain · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Riotinto Mining Park?

Riotinto Mining Park is in Minas de Riotinto, Spain, at GPS 37.6929, -6.5937. It is about 57 km from Huelva.

Can you camp near Riotinto Mining Park?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Área de Autocaravanas Municipal, about 0 km away; within 25 km there are 8 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Riotinto Mining Park?

Riotinto Mining Park is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Huelva: Aracena, Riotinto and Doñana.

What is there to see near Riotinto Mining Park?

Places worth a stop nearby: Gruta de las Maravillas (22 km), Monastery of La Rábida (61 km), Real Alcázar of Seville (63 km) and Plaza de España, Seville (64 km).

When is the best time to visit Riotinto Mining Park?

The most pleasant months are usually March–April and October–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in May, September and December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)