Ancient technology uses ingenious and simple water resources to develop iron smelting plants

Spain Westward Journey ~ León (Region) Very old blacksmith shop in the heart of nature. This is a unique opportunity to visit one of the very few working blacksmith shops in Spain, thanks to its declaration as a BIC and the family’s wish to continue operating it in order to be able to show it to visitors. The blacksmith shop is a 10-15 minute walk from the parking lot. This is an easy and beautiful trail with some grade. Tickets are purchased at the Blacksmith Shop itself. The blacksmith is the fourth generation of blacksmiths in the family, although the origins of the smithy date back to the sixth century, when it was created to supply materials to the Convent of Compludo. An ingenious mechanical device designed for working iron. The beautiful scenery will take you to another time and space. The old blacksmith shop is now fully functional. Through a guided tour, they will kindly show you how it works and the engineering and technology behind it. There are fixed visiting times in the morning (11:30-12:30-13:30) and afternoon, please see the information in the parking lot for details. Price: 4 Euros #2024TravelReview #SpainTravel #Castile-León