Abrevadero Mine

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Villanueva del Río y Minas-Mina del Abrevadero (LIC)

The Abrevadero Mine, listed as a Site of Community Importance (SCI) and a Special Conservation Area (SCA), is located in the northwest of Villanueva del Río y Minas.

A multi-species breeding colony of five different bat species has been found in this mine, including the Mehely’s horseshoe bat (R. Mehelyi).

The Abrevadero Mine has two cavities, Abrevadero Mine I and Abrevadero Mine II. Although the caves are not connected, the bats use both of them indiscriminately due to their proximity.

The Abrevadero Mine is located in the sub-basin of the Huéznar and Viar rivers. The Parroso Stream runs through the western part of this area.

Lithologically, the Abrevadero Mine rests on different types of rocks: granite, slate, quartzite limestone and conglomerate.

Region

Guadalquivir-Doñana