Embarcador de El Hornillo, Iron and concrete pier in Águilas, Spain.
The Embarcador de El Hornillo extends 178 meters into the Mediterranean Sea, featuring a steel structure that rises 12 meters above water level.
Engineer Gustavo Gillman initiated the construction of this mineral loading dock in 1903 for the Great Southern of Spain Railway Company.
The pier reflects the British industrial influence in southeastern Spain during the early 1900s through its engineering and transportation purpose.
Visitors can access the pier museum through guided tours, learning about its role in mineral transportation from nearby mining regions.
Three tunnels connect the railway tracks to the loading platform, enabling mineral cargo to descend seven meters before reaching the ships.
Location: Águilas
GPS coordinates: 37.40869,-1.56000
Latest update: March 4, 2025 16:26
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