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Pomarao, Mina de São Domingos
The Pomarao river port was inaugurated in 1859. It was built in the first years following the rediscovery of the mine in 1854, as was the port village and the railway. Each year, throughout the time period of operation, the port, located close to 40 km upstream from the mouth of Guadiana at the confluence with the Chança River, provided docking infrastructure for hundreds of ships bringing supplies and equipment for the mine and carrying away loads of ore. The railway arrived in Pomarao, and measured approximately 17 km in length, thus connecting the Port to the mining extraction zone in Mina de Sao Domingos and to the remaining locations of the industrial complex. Achada do Gamo, Moitinha and the Railway Workshops The first version of the railway system used animal traction (mules) and was inaugurated in 1862. The final version, with a wider gauge (3 '6''or 1065 mm) and steam-powered locomotives was inaugurated 5 years later, in 1867. The dragging of the Guadiana river bed was continuously performed by the company Mason & Barry during the activity period of both the mine and the port. The ships were piloted through the long and sinuous fluvial bed by captains who were specialised in this function.
CHARACTERISTICS
LOCATION
Address: Rua de Santa Isabel nº 30/31
City: Mina de São Domingos
Postal Code: 7750 - 146
Telephone: 286647534
Email: fserraomartins@gmail.com
Website: http://fundacaoserraomartins.pt/
City: Mina de São Domingos
Postal Code: 7750 - 146
Telephone: 286647534
Email: fserraomartins@gmail.com
Website: http://fundacaoserraomartins.pt/
FUNCTIONING
Public venue, with no timetable or entrance fee.
ORGANISATION OF THE VISIT
The visit to this Point does not require prior booking and cannot be done individually.
Specific Conditions:
-
Method:
Private vehicle
Difficulty Level:
Average
Group Visits:
No
Guided Tours:
No
Observations:
-
Specific Conditions:
-
Method:
Private vehicle
Difficulty Level:
Average
Group Visits:
No
Guided Tours:
No
Observations:
-
EXISTING EQUIPMENT
Exterior mining facilities
EXTERNAL SUPPORT
TRANSPORT
Type of Transport:
T. Rodoviário
Agency Name:
Rodoviária do Alentejo
Telephone Number:
284313620
Type of Transport:
Táxi
Agency Name:
Geral Táxis
Telephone Number:
286611117
Parking for private vehicles:
Yes
T. Rodoviário
Agency Name:
Rodoviária do Alentejo
Telephone Number:
284313620
Type of Transport:
Táxi
Agency Name:
Geral Táxis
Telephone Number:
286611117
Parking for private vehicles:
Yes
SITES OF TOURISTIC INTEREST
ASSOCIATED ROUTES
Iberian Pyrite Belt Route
The Pyrite Route is a thematic route of mining and geological tourism dedicated to the Iberian Pyrite Belt, considered one of the main mining regions of Europe, with more than 90 known massive sulphide deposits, distributed throughout the regions of Alentejo and Andalusia. In addition to the pyrite mines occur in the province hundreds of manganese deposits and veins of copper, lead, barium and antimony.
The Pyrite Route is a thematic route of mining and geological tourism dedicated to the Iberian Pyrite Belt, considered one of the main mining regions of Europe, with more than 90 known massive sulphide deposits, distributed throughout the regions of Alentejo and Andalusia. In addition to the pyrite mines occur in the province hundreds of manganese deposits and veins of copper, lead, barium and antimony.
SUGGESTIONS OF THE ROUTE- OTHER NEARBY PLACES TO VISIT