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Mina de São Domingos – Copper lakes of the mine loop from Santana de Cambas

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Santana De Cambas

Mina de São Domingos – Copper lakes of the mine loop from Santana de Cambas

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Mina de São Domingos – Copper lakes of the mine loop from Santana de Cambas

04:28

16.6km

210m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Parque Natural do Vale do Guadiana

Waypoints

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Restaurant

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1

9.15 km

Mina de São Domingos Flooded Pit Lake

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The lake is poisonous!

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2

9.51 km

Mina de São Domingos

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The São Domingos Mine is a living memory of a time of fire and iron. Here, where the earth opened up to reveal gold, silver, and copper since ancient times, …

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10.0 km

S. Domingos Restaurant

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Restaurant, far from the tourist crowds, menu only in Portuguese, very inexpensive, giant steak for 10 euros, great.

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13.8 km

Copper lakes of the mine

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The old, abandoned copper mines resemble a lunar landscape: a strange and fascinating stage, illuminated by the reflections of copper-hued lakes. A road cuts through the landscape, guiding you along …

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16.6 km

End point

Restaurant

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.03 km

5.12 km

2.16 km

279 m

Surfaces

10.0 km

2.73 km

2.69 km

1.12 km

< 100 m

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Monday 19 October

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Comments

April 23, 2023,Von Parkplatz nach Mina de Sao Domingos
The trail itself is rather boring, over tarmac and gravel, especially when it's warm. However, the area of the former mine is impressive.

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