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The Río Tinto (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈri.o ˈtinto], red river or Tinto River) is a highly toxic river in southwestern Spain that rises in the Sierra Morena mountains of Andalusia. It flows generally south-southwest, reaching the Gulf of Cádiz at Huelva.
The Rio Tinto is a river in the province of Huelva in Andalucia. It is around 100 km long, from its source to the Huelva estuary. What makes the Rio Tinto so special. The special feature of this river is the reddish colour of its water, which is why it is known as the Rio Tinto.
Jul 24, 2012 · Discover Rio Tinto (Red River) in Palos de la Frontera, Spain: Considered the birthplace of the Copper Age and Bronze Age, the river is tinted red from 5,000 years of mining.
Dec 9, 2022 · The Red River, known as Rio Tinto, is located in the coasts of Southern Spain. It runs along the province of Huelva in Andalucia. The river rises in the Sierra de Padre Caro and reaches the Huelva estuary, merging with the Odiel river.
- inigo@sensationalspain.com
- August 13, 1989
History. Our origins lie in our namesake, the Rio Tinto or red river mines in Huelva, a region in southern Spain. The ancient mines of Rio Tinto date back to 3000BC when Tartessians, Iberians, Phoenicians, Carthaginians and Romans mined.
One of Andalucia’s best-kept secrets is the unique red river in Spain. Running 100 kilometers from Sierra Morena through the Huelva Province, it mouths out in the Atlantic Ocean by Huelva and Cadiz. The river flows through the old mining settlement of Minas de Rio Tinto where minerals and iron have been extracted from the soil for 5000 years.
Explore the Rio Tinto in Spain, a striking red river altered by centuries of mining, now a fascinating hotspot for scientists studying extreme ecosystems and astrobiology.
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