The name Agua Amarga means “bitter water” and comes from a time when trains would bring minerals from the mines of the Sierra Alhamilla Mountains to the town. The chemicals used in the mining process would taint the local water wells causing the water to be unfit for consumption.
On the eastern hill overlooking the town are the remains from the mineral extraction industry known as the “antiguo cargadero de mineral.” Here ships were loaded with iron ore arriving from Lucainena de las Torres. It is possible to explore the ruins and enjoy the awesome views of Agua Amarga and the coastline.
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