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Genalguacil

Genalguacil is Moorish past, whitewashed houses and flower beds, active enjoyment of nature through beautiful trekking trails, and the newest contemporary art. In the Serrania de Ronda, in the heart of the Genal Valley, this town can boast to be an orchard forest.

The Natural Park of Reales de Sierra Bermeja (Sierra Bermeja Royals) and Meetings of Art of Genalguacil are the largest claims of the town, inviting to be enjoyed with all five senses.

 

IN GENALGUACIL YOU CANNOT MISS

MONUMENTS

The Encuentros de Arte de Genalguacil (Meetings of Art of Genalguacil) They are the biggest claim of the town. Since 1994, artists of any trend or origin exchange their ideas in the town, which becomes a true open-air museum, because the works are exhibited in the streets and in the Municipal Museum.

From the monumental point of view, the Church of San Pedro Martyr of Verona is the most notable the buildings in Genalguacil. Originally from XVI century and demolished during the rebellion of the Moors in 1570, currently, also very renovated, dating from the XVIII. Baroque with Mozarabs reminiscences, the Church has an octagonal outer tower and three naves separated by semi-circular arches.

Geographic Data
Surface 32 km2
Altitude 500 m
Latitude 36º 32'
Length -5º 14'
Distance to Málaga City 122 km
Demographics
City 410
Men 204
Women 206
Nationality Genalguacileños
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    Genalguacil, located east of the province of Malaga about 45 kilometers from Ronda in the Genal Valley, is also known as the town museum. Its urban structure, inherited from Arab settlers, is...

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    Since 1994, Genalguacil is the setting for a creative experience where art, life and nature come together in a participatory space for cooperation and coexistence. It is called Art Encounters Genal...

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    Located on the north face of Sierra Bermeja, these natural cavities were used to grind gold and silver ores in the early 18th century, according to records. However, there is no clear evidence of...

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    1. Ronda – km 0 We begin the first part of the GR 141 Gran Senda de la Serranía de Ronda (Great Track of the Serrania de Ronda) in Plaza de María Auxiliadora (María Auxiliadora Square), also...

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    Spanish fir (Genalguacil) The Spanish fir (Abies pinsapo boiss), is a relic of the Tertiary period that has suffered many climate fluctuations all along its history. This fir as many other...

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    The origin of the name and the mines that were discovered within the municipal boundaries are enough evidence to suggest that at this period there was some kind of governor in power. It is known...

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    This viewpoint is between the campsite and the entrance to the town of Genaguacil, and from there we can contemplate beautiful views of the whole Serrania and the Genal River that passes through the...

Videos

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Gran Senda de Málaga Stage 27 Benalauría to Genalguacil (Camino Shell)