Las Médulas is one of Spain's most spectacular ancient landscapes. Created by the Romans during their search for gold, the site shows the enormous impact of ancient engineering on the natural world.
Las Médulas is one of Spain's most spectacular ancient landscapes. Created by the Romans during their search for gold, the site shows the enormous impact of ancient engineering on the natural world. Roman miners used hydraulic techniques to extract gold from the mountains, leaving behind dramatic red cliffs, tunnels and unusual rock formations. Today the landscape is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visitors can hike through viewpoints, ancient tunnels and forest trails while discovering the relationship between Roman technology and nature. It is one of Spain's best ancient sites for outdoor exploration.