Experience the route of the traditional sugar cane harvesting that dates back to the 10th century as well as the production of alcohol, especially the rum-making tradition.
For nearly a thousand years, the town, its culture and landscape have been connected to the exploitation and production of sugar cane. This historical tour is now possible thanks to the heritage and cultural legacy of sugar production in the town which shows the important relationship between the current production of rum and the sugar cane harvesting in a particular plantation.
Pre-Industrial Sugar Cane Museum
It is possible to discover the manufacturing and commercialisation sugar processes between the 13th and 18th centuries. There, you will find original scale reproductions of mills and wooden presses as well as the rooms for cooking and purging. It is one-of-a-kind museum which offers an educational and pleasant tour through nearly one thousand years of sugar cane culture. Furthermore, it preserves the oldest mill in Europe and its tool collection is unique. This museum reflects the important position that Motril had at an international level regarding sugar cane production.
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Rum Montero Bodega (Wine Cellar)
Founded in 1963 by Mr. Francisco Montero Martín. It belongs to a family who has a great tradition in products derived from sugar cane and owner of important sugar factories and distilleries (Guadalfeo Sugar Factory and Montero Sugar Factory). Rum Montero Bodega has access to the highest quality alcohols in order to produce its rums, aged using the traditional method of Soleras and Criaderas.
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House exclusively dedicated to sugar cane production, where you will get involved in all levels of the sugar cane production, from sowing to harvest, and reaping. It is a 45 minutes tour that will give you the opportunity to attend a performance of a Mondero (person in charge of the sugar cane harvest) with his basic tools and equipment, doing the harvest in a traditional way. To finish this visit, you can enjoy a delicious sugar cane tasting.
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Sugar Warehouse - Nuestra Señora del Pilar Sugar Factory
A magnificent temporary exhibitions room with more than 800m2 (8,611.13 ft²) located in the Ntra. Sra. Del Pilar Sugar Factory. 
Sugar Cane Interpretation Centre
This centre shows a complex and ancient elaboration process of sugar. This fact led Motril to become the capital of this product in Europe and it is mainly focused on botanical and scientific aspects of the sugar, using the cane as the main raw material.