MálagaAndalucíaIdeal time to visit. Low tourist numbers expected.
Genalguacil, the essence of Andalusia in every street.
The village known as "los jardines del visir" has been growing along a stepped terrain, inherited from its Arab founders, and shows all its splendor among chestnut trees, oaks and cork oaks. Located in the heart of the Genal Valley, one of the most unspoiled places in Andalusia, its historic center formed by whitewashed low houses, allows to highlight the parish church of San Pedro de Verona, with its characteristic octagonal tower, the eighteenth century academic and classicist baroque style with touches of Mudejar style, which gives entrance to the visit of this "museum town", where its stre
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Opened in 2004, it occupies three floors with contemporary art exhibitions. From its terrace there are views over the village and the Genal Valley. A map with the location of the museum is available at the entrance.
The only historical monument of the town. Baroque style temple with Mudejar reminiscences, built in the sixteenth century, destroyed in the Moorish rebellion of 1570 and rebuilt in the eighteenth century. Three
It is the nerve center of Genalguacil, a meeting point and the ideal starting point to explore the streets full of sculptures, murals and works of art. In the town there is approximately one work of art per
Viewpoint with views over the Genal Valley and the chestnut groves that surround Genalguacil. More than 90% of the municipal territory is covered by forests; from here you can see the Serranía de Ronda and the mountains.
The streets, squares, facades and even fountains and benches of the town house some 250 permanent works by more than 200 artists: sculptures, murals, installations and paintings. A stroll through the old town
The headquarters of the town hall and organizational heart of the Genalguacil Art Encounters, which since 1994 have brought national and international artists in residence. From here the patrimony of Genalguacil is managed.
Routes, experiences and activities to discover the village.
Genalguacil is located in Málaga, Andalucía.
