Costa Verde · Culture
Montevecchio mine
The most important lead and zinc mining complex in Sardinia, between Guspini and Arbus.
About the place
Mining began in 1848 with a concession to Giovanni Antonio Sanna and ended in 1991. In 1865 the mine employed 1,100 workers. It is part of the Geomining Park of Sardinia.
The guided visit covers four routes: the Management building with its blue room and the little church of Santa Barbara, the Sant'Antonio shaft, the workshops with the 1885 foundry, and the Piccalinna route.
What to do
- Visit the Management building and the church of Santa Barbara
- See the workshops and the foundry
- Follow the Piccalinna route with the San Giovanni shaft and the washing plant
Distances
- From Torre dei Corsari 27 km · 41 min
- From Oristano 62 km · 63 min
by car. In high season, journeys take longer.
Practical tips
- Visits, languages and booking depend on the mine's official website: check opening times and access before you set off.
- The starting point indicated is Piazza Rolandi in Guspini.
Check opening times and access before you set off
Nearby places
- Arbus and Sardinian knives Village
- Guspini Village
- Marina di Arbus and Portu Maga Village
Where to stay
Where to stay
A comfortable base to reach this place.
