Genalguacil is a classic Andalusian white town with a difference. In its small squares and cobbled streets of Arab origin, there are works of contemporary art from known artists from around the world.
Location
Genalguacil is located in the heart of the Genal Valley, one of the most unspoiled places in Andalucia, Southern Spain. It is approximately 45 km from Ronda, at an altitude of 590 m and surrounded by chestnut forests. It is of typical Moorish or Andalucian Architecture and is the best-preserved in the area. It is one of the prettiest villages in Spain – “pueblos más bonitos de España”.
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![A black-and-white photo of Genalgaucil taken from an elevated position. The town is on the side of a hill and is surrounded by pine and chestnut forests. Genalguacil is located in the heart of the Genal Valley, one of the most unspoiled places in Andalucia, Southern Spain.](/posts/genalgaucil/images/genalgaucil-03_hu1664eff13231af96b4cdab66473d25cb_691505_720x720_fit_q50_h2_box.webp)
Genalguacil pueblo museo
The main attraction of this town is that it is that every two years in August, some of the most famous artists come here to make art in the streets. This is then permanently exhibited in the streets, squares, walls and roofs of the town. Genalguacil has become a “pueblo museo”, an open-air museum or art gallery. This makes walking through the cobbled streets of the town so interesting. You find paintings on walls, sculptures, carved trunks and much more. Artwork which is not resistant to the weather is displayed in the local ‘Fernando Centeno López’ Contemporary Art Museum. This art gallery also features other exhibitions throughout the year. Genalguacil also has a Crafts Centre which supports traditional local handicrafts.
![Street art in Genalgaucil - A black-and-white photo of a number of people silhouettes arranged in two groups linked by an arch. The space between the two groups of people is also the shape of a human - a kind of reverse silhouette.](/posts/genalgaucil/images/genalgaucil-01_hu87b33be51daa8795a5c6d77b71991b1f_498947_720x720_fit_q50_h2_box.webp)
St. Peter the Martyr of Verona church
The parish church of St. Peter, the Martyr of Verona, is the most notable of Genalguacil’s buildings, with its characteristic octagonal tower from the 18th century of academic baroque and classicist style with touches of Mudejar style. Although its first construction dates from the 16th century, it was destroyed during the Moorish rebellion of 1570 and rebuilt as early as the 18th century. The main structure comprises three naves separated by semicircular arches.
![The parish church of St. Peter, the Martyr of Verona, Genalgaucil.](/posts/genalgaucil/images/genalgaucil-02_huffaad7e39a732c5bff14fe2ff564dacc_525468_720x720_fit_q50_h2_box.webp)
Photo walk
Now, let’s wander around the rest of this pretty white village.
![A black-and-white photo of a sculpture of a very tall man sitting on a stool watching TV. The TV is just a frame, with a scenic landscape visible through it.](/posts/genalgaucil/images/genalgaucil-04_hu8a5a229e3cd7044572aa968663b4a7fd_587135_720x720_fit_q50_h2_box.webp)
![A black-and-white photo of a fuente with three donkey heads acting as water spouts, pouring water into a trough.](/posts/genalgaucil/images/genalgaucil-05_hu9d69fa9536e0f881897a81ecf5443460_591881_720x720_fit_q50_h2_box.webp)
![A black-and-white photo of a narrow, pretty paved/cobbled back street. Several large potted plants stand in front of the white houses. A flag flutters at roof level.](/posts/genalgaucil/images/genalgaucil-06_hu618ab08d00fd3a51744c12682037309e_557255_720x720_fit_q50_h2_box.webp)
![A black-and-white photo of two metal bird sculptures. One is perched on a masonry fence post, and the other is on a pole, giving the impression of being in flight.](/posts/genalgaucil/images/genalgaucil-07_hu6aeaee4773208a1b727563ce6ec0a86d_510335_720x720_fit_q50_h2_box.webp)
![A black-and-white photo of a very neat and tidy paved/cobbled street in Genalgaucin with smart white terraced houses.](/posts/genalgaucil/images/genalgaucil-08_huda4b5a95ada1b5722ef5adcfe73d3aa3_569090_720x720_fit_q50_h2_box.webp)
![A black-and-white photo of a narrow cobbled street with white houses on either side. A piece of artwork comprising chairs, brass horns and a bicycle are bolted together, forming an arch over the street.](/posts/genalgaucil/images/genalgaucil-09_hubb0abb9e9f5c79ac95adaa5ce26b763a_470990_720x720_fit_q50_h2_box.webp)
![A black-and-white photo of a pretty back street in Genalgaucil with white townhouses.](/posts/genalgaucil/images/genalgaucil-10_hu8171fbc718a54f0857023dd4cc09c733_713437_720x720_fit_q50_h2_box.webp)
![A black-and-white photo of a mosaic cat on a](/posts/genalgaucil/images/genalgaucil-11_hu5db0c657845c8d1382b6323911259f5d_941161_720x720_fit_q50_h2_box.webp)
![A black-and-white photo of a street light leaning at a precarious angle. The cause? An orange is wedged under the streetlight base.](/posts/genalgaucil/images/genalgaucil-12_hu8c446879982aa7db223608cfe712f71f_937301_720x720_fit_q50_h2_box.webp)
![A black-and-white photo of a Relief carving of Genalcaucil next to a walkway ramp.](/posts/genalgaucil/images/genalgaucil-13_hu6a536235d191bb9b27da209e428d6c80_1028167_720x720_fit_q50_h2_box.webp)
![A black-and-white photo of a small, pretty terrace amongst several white houses. A mountain is visible in the distance.](/posts/genalgaucil/images/genalgaucil-14_hu5d4a43ec75603c7c596e585f3394dc2c_870419_720x720_fit_q50_h2_box.webp)
![A black-and-white photo of a stone sculpture of a naked woman holding a baby.](/posts/genalgaucil/images/genalgaucil-15_hua63f882df7d9893d29ccf950455913cf_887903_720x720_fit_q50_h2_box.webp)
![A black-and-white photo of a wooden sculpture on a small terrace beside some steps. White houses behind and to the right with several trees. A very picturesque setting.](/posts/genalgaucil/images/genalgaucil-16_hu8acebdaf27715ec98819684fc2c4b0cd_1177742_720x720_fit_q50_h2_box.webp)
![A black-and-white photo of a pretty cobbled street in Genalgaucil. The street runs uphill, with white houses on both sides. A tree is in the foreground on the left.](/posts/genalgaucil/images/genalgaucil-17_hu640cffa26ebab48ccde4bf08b7e87b9c_968560_720x720_fit_q50_h2_box.webp)
![A black-and-white photo of an intersection of narrow cobbled streets. On the corner is a telephone box - now being used as a mini library.](/posts/genalgaucil/images/genalgaucil-18_hu68b0b8db9f41cbd456d49ae78323d331_964120_720x720_fit_q50_h2_box.webp)
![A black-and-white photo of a pretty, meandering, narrow, cobbled street with white townhouses. Small orange trees are growing on the right. There is painted artwork on a wall in the foreground (on RHS). On a balcony on the LHS, there is a character model made from flowerpots (think Bill and Ben, the flowerpot men).](/posts/genalgaucil/images/genalgaucil-19_hua292437709c89a7461e77e7f8ec50266_858581_720x720_fit_q50_h2_box.webp)
![A black-and-white photo of a pretty cobbled street with white townhouses.](/posts/genalgaucil/images/genalgaucil-20_hu295efe7100314610f0605d0b57803002_795944_720x720_fit_q50_h2_box.webp)
![A black-and-white photo of two benches facing each other on a mirador (viewing point). An abstract piece of artwork is fixed to a wall - sort of giant alphanumerical characters.](/posts/genalgaucil/images/genalgaucil-21_hu483b493dcf875b96774fe206e6bee7f3_1005859_720x720_fit_q50_h2_box.webp)
![A black-and-white photo of a pretty alley in Genalgaucil with white townhouses. Two relief carvings are on the facing house walls—details in the photo caption.](/posts/genalgaucil/images/genalgaucil-22_huffe1816707ee5756a919f21378a20b1f_1014035_720x720_fit_q50_h2_box.webp)
![A black-and-white photo of an old house with a dilapidated outbuilding on the edge of the town.](/posts/genalgaucil/images/genalgaucil-23_hu0d559f2bfd2061358418bd7abc80c810_1099277_720x720_fit_q50_h2_box.webp)
That concludes our photo walk around the village. We wandered around the rabbit warren of narrow streets and left the village by the lowest point.
Film photo details
I used two vintage film cameras for my photo walk around Genalgaucil, a Pentax Spotmatic SP and a Zeiss Ikon Ikoflex IIa 855/19, both with Kentmere 100 film exposed @ 64 ISO. Developer: Spur Acurol-N 1+70 9 min @20C
The photos were digitised using a Nikon Z6 mirrorless digital camera with a Tokina AT-X Pro Macro 100mm f2.8 D lens and processed using Capture One software.
Film roll No’s 358, 359 and 361.
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