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Diputación de Málaga
Pag 76. Júzcar

Júzcar is visited by more than 250 people a day from countries around the world.

This town in the Serrania de Ronda is located in the natural setting of Valle del Genal (Genal Valley). A Landscaped enclave that makes Júzcar, a tourist destination for weekend for fans of sports such as trekking or canyoning.

 

IN JÚZCAR YOU CANNOT MISS

MONUMENTS

Throughout its history, the church of Santa Catalina has undergone several modifications and reforms. Built in the XVI century, the temple architecture composes a rectangular flat roof which hides the remains of Moorish armour.

Another mandatory stop in Juzcar is the Old Tin Factory, of the year 1731, the first of Spain.

In the Mycological Museum you can learn more about the variety of mushrooms in the region. This is also a cultural centre that organizes seminars, conferences and workshops in these fungi.

Júzcar is also part of the route of Fray Leopoldo, the most revered saint in Andalusia. It is a tourist path of rural character comprising the towns of Alpandeire, Pujerra Igualeja, Cartajima and Faraj. On this route, that remembers the most revered saint in Andalusia, you'll find landscapes of almond trees, daffodils and white jara.

Geographic Data
Surface 34 km2
Altitude 623 m
Latitude 36º 37'
Length -5º 10'
Distance to Málaga City 123 km
Demographics
City 243
Men 137
Women 106
Nationality Juzcareños
Town Hall
Escudo de JúzcarC/ José Antonio, 1, 29462 
Links of interest
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    The Iglesia Parroquial de Santa Catalina is the most unique building in the village. It dates back to the 16th century, although is has gone undergone several restorations and remodellings,...

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    The purpose of this action, funded by the Development Plan to Promote Tourism in Serrania de Ronda, is to have a Tourist Information point and Mycological and Cultural Center, given the huge...

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    1. Benalauría - km 0 From the plaza del Teniente Viñas (Lieutenant Viñas Square) we follow the steep Fuente street until we leave the old town through a paved road. After 400 metres we reach the...

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    Other places of interest that are situated within the areas of natural beauty that surrounds that village are the Cueva del Moro and the place that the rîo Genal passes through the municipality....

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    It is one of the most popular canyons in the Serranía de Ronda as it keeps the water level more or less constant along the whole year. It is ideal for amateurs due to the water level as well as...

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    The origins of this village are not totally clear according to experts, although it is believed that there was a settlement on this site even before the existence of the Arabs. After the Christian...

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    After it had been used for promoting the 3D version of 'The Smurfs' film, Júzcar was declared the first 'Smurfs Village' by Sony Pictures, a multinational motion picture production...

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    Stop at Torrichuela Viewpoint to see the surroundings of Júzcar village, which was named after an old watchtower that used to be on the place.

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The Copper Forest 2018