Located 22km from Ronda in the upper Genal region of the Ronda highlands is the tiny village of Júzcar in Andalucia

The surrounding countryside is dominated by the high peaks of Benamahoma, El Castillejo, Jardón and Jarastepar, the last of these being the highest in the area at 1,425 metres. It is covered in typical Mediterranean vegetation along with dense, lush pine forests.

Although the village is small and has little in historical buildings and monuments, it has a very important place in the industrial history of Spain. The village is the site of first sheet tin factory in Spain, which began operations in 1731 and employed around 200 workers.. When the factory opened it was given the name “La nunca vista en España Real Fábrica de Hojalata y sus adherentes, reinando los siempre invictos monarcas y Católicos Reyes don Felipe V y doña Isabel de Farnesio” (The Never-Before-Seen in Spain Royal Factory For the Manufacture of Tin Sheeting and its By-Products, in the Reign of the Unvanquished Catholic Monarchs Don Felipe V and Doña Isabel de Farnesio.)

The factory continued to produce sheet tin untill the War of Independence in 1808. In the area there are ruins of six other villages and that there were eight mill units in operation

There are only some ruins remaining of this once famous tin factory, which include a facade with pilasters and cornices that reflects the era of its construction (eighteenth century).
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The most notable building in the village is the16th century Santa Catalina church. The building used to have an impressive tower, called the “Torrichela” which was completely destroyed by an earthquake in 1650

The surrounding landscape is one of the main reasons for visiting the area. and it is a great area for walkers who are up for a challenge One of the best areas is the Los Riscos “torcal” which stretches over 300 hectares. It is 2 kilometres long from north to south and from east to west. It is almost hermetic and labyrinthine, but given its dimension it is not difficult to find your way through. The paths and sharp pits make walking around quite an adventure.The rocks take capricious shapes and have such names as “The Eagle’s Ravine,” “The Serpent,” “The Camel,” “The Little Boy,” and “The Lady,”

The area is also known for being the hideout of an early nineteenth century bandit known as “El Tajarillo” who refused to be driven from the area. All that remains of him however is his legend and a place called Paso de Tarajillo (Tarajillo’s Pass), near a hut where it is said he died in an accident.

The “El Niño de Huerto” (Child in the Orchard) celebration is one of the most traditional and unique celebration in the village. which takes place on Easter Sunday
.The celebration starts with the designation of four male stewards, which is done by placing a pine sapling decorated with paper flowers in the windows of the houses of those persons who have been selected. Prior to the celebrations these stewards, with the assistance of other villagers, collect pine, laurel and ivy boughs for building the “huerto”, which is really a small hut.
Then with the assistance of two female stewards they place the Child Jesus and then wait for the arrival of the Virgin. after which begins the procession through the streets of the village.

In late June the village holds The Virgen de Moclón pilgrimage.

From the 24th to the 28th August the village celebrates the patron saint fiesta for the Virgen de Moclón, by holding verbenas (traditional street parties), the serving of chocolate in the village square, children’s theatre and sports contests

Tourist Information: Town Hall, Calle José Antonio, 1 (29462). Telephone: +34 952 183 500; Fax: +34 952 183 644