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FactotumDellaCitta
London, UK3,701 contributions
Amazing view
Oct 2019
This viewpoint offers amazing vistas of the entire Parque de las Medulas. Because it is situated to the east of the park, the best views are in the morning.
Written September 10, 2020
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geo3
Calgary, Canada1,232 contributions
Interesting scenery
Sep 2018 • Friends
This was about a 30 minute drive off the main freeway between Lugo and Leon, and worth every minute. The main exhibition centre at Las Medulas was interesting but quite small; it is a good introduction to the Las Medulas area. It was the mirador de Orellan, however, that was the highlight of the visit.

The road up to the overview is quite narrow and winding, but it is well-paved. From the parking it is about a 700 m walk up a wide pathway/road to the lookout.

Unfortunately we were there on a Tuesday, when the galleries were closed, but even without visiting them this was a very worthwhile stop. The galleries also close between noon and 2 PM on other days.
Written January 25, 2019
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LP69CR
Cremona, Italy9 contributions
Breathtaking view
Jul 2018 • Family
We have decided to make an unplanned deviation in our tour from Santiago de Compostela to Leon in order to visit this very interesting site. All the surrounding landscape is really nice, but the view you can have from Mirador de Orellan is really breathtaking! This mountain was digged by the Romans to extract gold with a very innovative process. What remain are tunnels and peaks of red rock. If you will go to Castilla e Leon don't miss this incredible place!
Written August 17, 2018
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Koukat
Melbourne, Australia755 contributions
Very interesting landscape
Oct 2017 • Couples
The viewing platform is a good way to see the area, the aftermath of the roman method of mining which was to use water to undermine the structure to cause it to collapse.

The car park is a short walk from the viewing platform.

Note that you can enter some tunnels to get inside the mountain from here too (called the galerias and a separate entry on TA).

There are no toilets. It is quite hot and sunny. The entrance to the galerias was selling cold drinks when we were there.

There is a network of walking trails in the area that can be explored.

We spent about 45 minutes here in total including the walk to / from car park and visiting the tunnels in the galerias (a short stop on our drive to Ponferrada).
Written October 9, 2017
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CRC233
Spain51 contributions
Must go
Apr 2017 • Couples
The Mirador of Orellan is so beautiful. It is easy to access. The best views of Las Medulas. Great pictures from there
Written May 24, 2017
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JOÃO P
Ponte de Lima, Portugal34 contributions
Best Spot to understand what happened there!
Jun 2016 • Friends
las medulas it´s the remainings of ancient roman gold extraction mines.
in this sightseen you are located on the top of the hills...and you can apreciate all the beautiful landscape.
Written August 27, 2016
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Denise696
Liverpool, UK102 contributions
Amazing views
Jun 2016 • Couples
The view of this mountain is amazing. Basically most of the mountain has disappeared due to the Romans using an early form of fracking. The history is extremely interesting and the end result definitely worth seeing. The access is through the small village of Orellan. There is a large car park and then a road up to the viewing point. Cars are not allowed further that the car park and it is a long steep walk to get there. I wouldn't recommend this for anyone with mobility problems. At the viewpoint there are a few facilities and you can get inside the mountain. Remember to take money with you as there is a charge, although you can see the views for free.I would definitely recommend a visit.
Written August 17, 2016
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