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Sugar Cane's Factory
Motril is synonymous of sugar, sugar cane. The process from sugar cane transformation into various types of sugar, even liquors like the cheriched rum of Motril, has always been the basis of our economy. Sugar factory was during lots of years the "future" of the city. Now it is one of Motril's legacies.

The sugar cane in Motril has always been, and should keep being source of richness.

Nuestra Señora de la Cabeza (Alcoholera)
This factory is located next to the public swimming pool and the Parque de las Américas. The factory was founded by the family Larios in 1885, a family which founded a company based on the production of sugar and alcohol. At present, the company makes gin.

History
At the past, many people lived thanks to the work of the factory due to the sugar cane. Due to the low salaries, later, the workers burned the factory. The sugar factory won't be destroyed, as the Town hall wanted, because it has been declared historic Heritage by the Andalusian Government. Also the chimney, store, distillery and the terrain are protected.