11 Activities
White Villages and Chestnut Forest in the Genal Valley
Starts from
Málaga
Transportation
By Car
Guidance
Self-Guided
Activities
11
Duration
11 hrs 35 min
Length
103 mi
Guide details
Starts from
Málaga
Transportation
By Car
Guidance
Self-Guided
Duration
11 hrs 35 min
Length
103 mi
- Natural Attractions
- Gastronomy
- Adventure
Aldana Chiodi
Travel Expert
- Lose yourself in the little streets of the white villages.
- Take pictures in the Blue Village and meet the Smurfs.
- Taste some typical food.
- Be amazed by the colours of the chestnut forest in autumn.
The Genal Valley is one of the most beautiful places within Malaga's province. It is located surrounded by mountains, white villages and trails. Dare to spend a day among chestnut trees and narrow streets.
On this trip, you will take many photographs, taste typical food, walk and discover dreamlike landscapes, especially in autumn when the forest explodes with yellows, oranges and reds.
On this trip, you will take many photographs, taste typical food, walk and discover dreamlike landscapes, especially in autumn when the forest explodes with yellows, oranges and reds.
Categories
- Natural Attractions
- Gastronomy
- Adventure
The Genal Valley is one of the most beautiful places within Malaga's province. It is located surrounded by mountains, white villages and trails. Dare to spend a day among chestnut trees and narrow streets.
On this trip, you will take many photographs, taste typical food, walk and discover dreamlike landscapes, especially in autumn when the forest explodes with yellows, oranges and reds.
On this trip, you will take many photographs, taste typical food, walk and discover dreamlike landscapes, especially in autumn when the forest explodes with yellows, oranges and reds.
Aldana Chiodi
Travel Expert
- Lose yourself in the little streets of the white villages.
- Take pictures in the Blue Village and meet the Smurfs.
- Taste some typical food.
- Be amazed by the colours of the chestnut forest in autumn.
Day Itinerary
11 Activities
Day 1
103 mi0.5 mi
Spend the Day in the Genal Valley
On this day trip, you will visit small white villages (except the blue one) with colourful details and a chestnut forest in the Genal Valley, located between the Serranía de Ronda and the Sierra de las Nieves.
Make sure you bring comfortable clothes, hiking shoes and sun protection (sunglasses, hat and sunscreen). It will be a great day when you will enjoy forests and mountains dotted with small villages.
Make sure you bring comfortable clothes, hiking shoes and sun protection (sunglasses, hat and sunscreen). It will be a great day when you will enjoy forests and mountains dotted with small villages.
08:3015 min
Mirador de Ojén
Before the first stop and to break the long way to it, you can stop at Mirador de Ojén. The place has a large parking, from there you can enjoy the beautiful views of this white village.
Take pictures, take a deep breath and continue the trip.
Take pictures, take a deep breath and continue the trip.
33.2 mi
1 hr
09:455 min
Car Park
The first stop is Igualeja. For your time in the village, leave your car in this car park, then take a brief stroll through the streets.
0.3 mi
5 min
10:0030 min
Nacimiento del Río Genal
Walk to the source of Genal River, which is considered a natural monument, and enjoy the place. It is located very close to the entrance of the village. The river, despite being a relatively short one, is capable of feeding 15 villages whose lands abound in chestnut trees, oaks and numerous plant and animal species.
0.1 mi
5 min
10:4530 min
El Nacimiento
After the stroll, take a break and head to El Nacimiento, a restaurant located right by the river. There you can have a quick coffee and some pastry or sandwiches.
Having enjoyed your meal, collect your car and drive to the next village.
Having enjoyed your meal, collect your car and drive to the next village.
3.5 mi
15 min
11:3015 min
Mirador Natural del Castañar
On the way to the second white village, you can stop at the Mirador del Castañar to appreciate the beauty of the chestnut grove in the area.
0.7 mi
5 min
12:0030 min
Pujerra
The second stop of this day trip is Pujerra, a small village with a viewpoint (Mirador de la Cruz), the church of the Holy Spirit of the sixteenth century and the small Chestnut Museum.
Spend half an hour walking through its narrow streets.
If the trip is made in late October and early November may coincide with the chestnut festival held in this village.
Spend half an hour walking through its narrow streets.
If the trip is made in late October and early November may coincide with the chestnut festival held in this village.
5.5 mi
20 min
13:0030 min
Júzcar
Júzcar is the third stop in this day trip. The village became famous when it was chosen as the location for the pre-release of the Smurfs film, and its houses were painted blue. Today, they are still blue and there are sculptures and several murals (graffiti) with smurf drawings. The village is ideal for many photo shoots.
0.2 mi
5 min
13:451 hr
El Casarón
It's time for lunch! On Havaral Street you can find El Casarón, a restaurant offering great views. You can eat the traditional tapas or order a typical dish such as migas, rabbit with garlic, sopeaos or gazpachuelos.
22 mi
1 hr
15:452 hrs
Pasarelas del Río Genal
Leave the car near Camping San Juan and get ready for a hike through the beautiful landscapes of the valley.
You can walk one hour one way and one hour back, and it is enough to appreciate the place.
You can walk one hour one way and one hour back, and it is enough to appreciate the place.
3.8 mi
15 min
18:0030 min
Jubrique
The last stop of the day is the town of Jubrique, a beautiful white town with many details on the doors and windows of the houses. Walk the streets, take pictures and look for the viewpoints (there are three).
Then it's time to have dinner on the way back home.
Then it's time to have dinner on the way back home.
