Cerro del Hierro Natural Monument

By Jo Williams

Situated in the Sierra Norte Natural Park near the village of San Nicolás del Puerto is the Cerro del Hierro (Iron Hill). As well as being a former Roman mining site, the Cerro del Hierro is noteworthy for its limestone features, among the most outstanding in Andalucia, which include chasms and gullies. Its unique microclimate mean that there are some interesting plants.

Access
The Cerro del Hierro is located just off the road that runs between San Nicolás del Puerto and Constantina.

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