La Lima Mines and the El Pedroso Iron Works

In the heart of Seville's Sierra Morena lie the La Lima mines and the El Pedroso ironworks, two milestones in the industrial development of Andalusia in the 19th century. Founded in 1817, the factory was one of the first large steel mills in southern Spain, taking advantage of the rich iron deposits in the area and the hydraulic energy of the Huéznar and San Pedro rivers. With its three furnaces and a sophisticated system of dams, it became an economic and technological engine in its heyday.

The mines of La Lima, along with those of Monteaguado and El Cañuelo, supplied the factory with minerals such as haematite and pyrite, transforming the landscape and the lives of its inhabitants. Its legacy includes innovations such as the cable car that brought the minerals down from the mountains. Although the factory and mines closed in the 20th century, the remains that remain today are a symbol of human endeavour and the region's industrial progress.

Today, this historic enclave offers hiking trails, industrial tourism activities and mountaineering competitions, allowing visitors to discover its fascinating past in a unique natural setting.