Guided visit to the Sotón Well

Live in your own skin the experience ofy, being a miner for a day and you will discover all the secrets that hide this fascinating profession, which is one of the oldest practices of extraction of minerals of humanity.

This is a visit to the mining complex of Pozo de Sotón, a farm located in San Martin del Rey Aurelio, an Asturian town with a great historical and cultural tradition, which even has prehistoric rock engravings. It is undoubtedly an unrivaled setting, where the Nalón River is situated, which turns the landscape into a place full of life and nature.

An expert monitor will guide you along the route, which will begin with a visit to the mining facilities, where you can see the complex machinery and its knowledge of how it works. Next, we will provide you with all the safety materials (helmets, boots, etc.) that miners wear, to descend into the depths of the earth.

You will know firsthand the sensations experienced by the miners, and you will learn about obtaining minerals necessary for the manufacture of a multitude of tools and other uses. You will even perform the extraction techniques, such as mincing coal, drilling, etc.

Don't miss this opportunity to get to know one of the first works of the human being that has contributed to our development!