Discover a lesser-known side of Las Médulas, the largest gold mining complex of the Roman Empire, now a World Heritage Site. On this horseback riding tour, you will venture into a historic and untamed setting, following the traces of Roman engineering among canals, wash houses, and ancient waterways.

The experience focuses on the park's large washing area: a valley stretching about 3 km (1.9 miles) where a completely artificial riverbed was built to wash the material extracted from the mines and separate the gold. From the area that starts by the Sil River (from Salas de la Ribera), the route ascends through the waste rock area until it reaches one of the most remarkable points of the tour: the Palombeira Cave, a rock-cut cavity about 820 feet long and 23 feet high, the only one of its kind in Las Médulas.

After visiting the cave, the descent continues through the El Valgón Canyon, an impressive limestone corridor approximately 1 kilometre (0.6 miles) long that was used to channel water from the mine back to the Sil River. Amid rocky walls and open landscapes, you'll experience the perfect combination of nature, archaeology, and adventure.

Throughout the entire ride, you will be accompanied by a guide, with a helmet and a fully equipped horse included, so that all you need to do is focus on taking in the scenery and enjoying a unique, exclusive, and memorable experience.