Valle de Samuño Mining Ecomuseum

The ecomuseum traces the history of coal mining, an activity that marked the economy and lifestyle of the Asturian valley of Samuño.

You can travel around the area - which has been declared a Protected Landscape - in a mining train, which runs through the narrow, leafy valley, until you reach an authentic gallery that is part of the mines. The route continues for another kilometre, between galleries and mineshafts, ending at the pit, Pozo de San Luis, one of the most beautiful mining sites in Asturias. Here, you can see the Casa de Máquinas where the engines were housed, a fine example of mining architecture. You can also visit La Nueva, a mining town where you can enjoy generous helpings of typical Asturian dishes. Alternatively, there are various hiking routes marked in the lush green woods of Asturias.