# Las Médulas Visitor Reception Centre

Service en Las Médulas · Las Médulas

Fuente: https://www.geocalia.com/en/spain/castile-and-leon/las-medulas/services/visitor-centre · Revisado: 2026-11-12

Route information, audiovisual, guided visits to the Valiñas and bike hire, 400 m from the village car park.

The Las Médulas Visitor Reception Centre is run by the Bierzo Regional Council and is on Calle General in the village of Las Médulas, behind the church, about 400 metres from the entrance car park and 50 metres from the Valiñas amphitheatre. It is the gateway to the Roman mine from the village side: here you ask for route information, watch the audiovisual on how the gold was worked and book guided visits.
What there is
It provides information on the Natural Monument's routes and on tourist resources throughout El Bierzo. It has an audiovisual explaining the mine's extraction methods, panels, tactile models with Braille text and a small souvenir shop. It is accessible. It also hires bicycles; the centre does not publish rates, so ask the price on arrival or by phone.
Opening hours
In winter the counter is open from 9:45 to 16:30. In July, August and September, from 9:45 to 14:30 and from 16:00 to 18:00. It closes from 22 December to 2 January, both included, and the last entry is 15 minutes before closing. The centre itself asks that you confirm the hours before going, because they change with the season.
The guided visit to the Valiñas
From here leaves the guided visit to the Valiñas amphitheatre: a circular loop of about 3 km through the old open-cast face of the mine, where the Romans left off work, with a guide who explains the type of deposit, the hydraulic network and the workforce. It lasts about two hours. In winter it leaves at 10:00, 12:00 and 13:00, and in summer at 10:00, 10:30 and 11:00. It costs €5 per person, and €2 for groups of more than 20, according to the Junta. A minimum of six people is needed and booking is compulsory, subject to availability: call 987 42 07 08 or 619 258 355, or write to medulas@ccbierzo.com. The centre may change or cancel the visit for reasons of force majeure.
If you prefer to go on your own, the path is signposted and free. In summer, the guided departures are early because of the heat: bring water and a cap.
Getting there and parking
Park at the entrance to the village of Las Médulas and continue on foot along the main street. For the overall view from above, the Orellán viewpoint and galleries are on the other slope, with their own Orellán car park, about ten minutes by car.
What to do afterwards
Do the Valiñas trail, guided or on your own, or a longer route, such as the perimeter trail or the Reirigo trail towards Carucedo, where the Junta's Park House is. For eating in the village, the Medulio restaurant.

## Practical details

- Address: Calle General, s/n, 24442 Las Médulas (Carucedo), León
- Phone: +34 987 42 07 08
- Email: medulas@ccbierzo.com
- Opening hours: Mon–Sun 09:45–16:30
- Winter hours. In July, August and September, from 9:45 to 14:30 and from 16:00 to 18:00. Closed from 22 December to 2 January
- What they offer: Route information, Guided visits with booking, Bike hire, Audiovisual and tactile models, Shop
- Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
- Details checked on 12 November 2026.

## Cómo llegar y contacto

- Web: https://www.turismodelbierzo.es/centro-de-recepcion-de-visitantes-de-las-medulas/
- Coordenadas: 42.4566, -6.7676

## Cerca de aquí

- [Valiñas Trail with a Visitor Centre Guide](https://www.geocalia.com/en/spain/castile-and-leon/las-medulas/things-to-do/valinas-trail), a 0 m
- [Sumido Lake Trail](https://www.geocalia.com/en/spain/castile-and-leon/las-medulas/things-to-do/sumido-lake-trail), a 132 m
- [Hotel Medulio](https://www.geocalia.com/en/spain/castile-and-leon/las-medulas/where-to-stay/hotel-medulio), a 351 m
- [Hotel Medulio Restaurant](https://www.geocalia.com/en/spain/castile-and-leon/las-medulas/where-to-eat/medulio-restaurant), a 351 m
- [Las Médulas Perimeter Trail](https://www.geocalia.com/en/spain/castile-and-leon/las-medulas/things-to-do/perimeter-trail), a 351 m
- [Reirigo Trail, from Las Médulas to Carucedo](https://www.geocalia.com/en/spain/castile-and-leon/las-medulas/things-to-do/reirigo-trail), a 351 m
- [Agoga](https://www.geocalia.com/en/spain/castile-and-leon/las-medulas/where-to-eat/agoga), a 470 m
- [Orellán Viewpoint and Galleries](https://www.geocalia.com/en/spain/castile-and-leon/las-medulas/things-to-do/orellan-viewpoint), a 1.3 km

Destino: [Las Médulas](https://www.geocalia.com/en/spain/castile-and-leon/las-medulas.md)