Minas da Recheira

Quinta das Minas da Recheira offers a unique opportunity, the expedition inside one of the most historic mines in Portugal, among many other offers related to nature. This company is located in the heart of the Serra Estrela Natural Park, in the town of Barco, in the geographical epicenter of Portugal. It offers both rural and mining tourism through the large mine on which they are located.

The guided tours of the mine offered by Quinta Mina de Recheira are suitable for everyone, from groups of children with an adventurous soul to advanced cavers eager to continue learning about the world of large excavations.Its proximity to a unique natural area allows Quinta to take routes on foot along the paths that run through the mountains or follow the course of the river admiring the biodiversity of the area.

The remodeling of the mines has allowed this company to give it a new life not only through visits, but also by using its galleries for events, and offering different services such as wine tastings or musical events. Its star product is the visit to the different galleries of said mining exploitation. These mines stopped exploiting more than 50 years ago and represent a protagonist role in the history of Portugal.

It is one of the most important tin and tungsten mines where you can enter, walk through its galleries and feel first-hand what the daily life of the miners was like in the mid-20th century. .

This visit has educational purposes, the main objective is to reveal the secrets of the mines, from the large holes found between their walls to the long galleries where the rails made their way to carry the old cars that transported the minerals.

Quinta das Minas da Racheira is an unmissable destination for those who love nature, caving and geology and a unique opportunity for those who want to relive mining activity for a day and learn from those heroes who gave their lives on each expedition.