Central térmica de Tharsis, Power station in Alosno, Spain.
The Central térmica de Tharsis is an industrial complex featuring brick construction and metal frameworks located near the Filón Norte mining area. The facility was built in the early 1900s to supply power for the surrounding mining operations.
The power station began operations in 1918, supplying essential energy for mining operations in the Tharsis region during Spain's industrial expansion. It represents the technical progress and economic changes of the early 20th century.
The facility gained recognition as a Cultural Heritage Site in 2014, preserving memories of Spain's mining and energy industries in this region. Visitors can still sense the industrial importance through the structures that remain standing today.
The site is located in Alosno at coordinates 37.596193, -7.097901 and is best reached via local road connections. Further information and historical documents are available through the Andalusian Heritage Digital Portal.
The facility was part of the Corta Filón Norte complex, one of the largest mining sites in the area. It reveals how industry and landscape were closely intertwined in southern Spain during its mining heyday.
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