Maestrazgo Mining Park & Culla Day Trip

Maestrazgo Mining Park & Culla Day Trip

Experience the Maestrazgo Mining Park & Culla Day Trip from Benicassim. This tour visits two historic mines and the village of Culla in Castellón.

Meeting point is at 8:55 am next to the Benicassim Tourist Office. Travel to the Maestrazgo Mining Park by minibus, which features underground galleries at a depth of 2,600 feet (800 metres) and views of the Upper Maestrazgo region.

For 2 hours, explore the Victoria and Esperanza mines. The tour includes a train ride to the Victoria mine, where you will don safety helmets and explore the underground labyrinths.

Learn about historical mining practices, tools used, and minerals extracted with an expert guide and informative videos. You will also see original mining carts and geological formations.

After the Victoria mine, continue to the Esperanza mine to learn about the miners' work and admire its natural features.

Next, visit Culla and walk the Temple Route, which merges nature and history. Explore the old quarter, an Asset of Cultural Interest, discussing the diverse cultures present in the area, including sites like the 11th-century castle, the Knight Commander's granary, and the old hospital.

The tour concludes with a return to Benicassim, arriving around 1:40 pm.