Overview

The city of El Pedroso is located in the vicinity of the Sierra de el Pedroso mountains in Seville province in Spain. The distance between this city and the capital Seville is 73 KM and it is connected to Seville both by road and rail. This is the gateway to Sierra Norte Natural Park whose landscape contains forests of oaks woodlands, gall oaks, cork oaks, chestnut, elm and pine. The endangered species – imperial eagle, otters, wild boar, wild cats, fallow deer, deer, mouflon and little black stork nest in this park. These conditions are also suitable for livestock. The population of this city is about 2500.

This is an attractive town and it has a popular Mudéjar church. This town has only limited accommodation. The mountain town Constantina is located at a distance of 18 KM from El Pedroso.

People who love outdoor activities and nature find this place ideal. The natural scenery in this city is remarkable. Some of the important places are – Hueznar Bank, Huéznar falls, Painted reservoir and River Viar.

One of the most important geological landscapes in this place is in the PLUTONS where the granite rocks have formed an attractive meadow of varied forms. Some of the historical buildings in this city are – the Virgin of the Hawthorn chapel and our lady of consolation Church.

History

This city originated during the Iberian and Celtic cultures. It was known as Augustóbriga during the Roman times. It was fortified in the period of Al-Andalus. In the year 1247 Ferdinand III undertook the Christian conquest.

Art and Culture

Every year, a fair of typical products and artisans is held in December in El Pedroso and the visitors to this fair get to know about the customs and products of this place. This town has number of old religious buildings that a tourist would be interested in.

The area occupied by the natural park – Sierra Norte is about 178000 hectares and covers a part of the Sierra Morena. This is one of the most attractive areas in this place.

Cuisine

Tapas and desserts are quite popular in this city. Some of the local specialty dishes are made using hare, venison, partridge and pheasant.

Sports and Entertainment

There is a large reservoir near the Hueznar River where water sports and fishing can be practiced.

You can go for a number of walks from this village and you will find that there are number of old white houses in this place. People interested in hiking at higher levels might not find it suitable because this place is suited only for pleasant strolls.