Igualeja

A village at the source of the Genal river, among chestnut woods.

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Population: 729
Area: 43.9 km²
Málaga Airport: ~100 min
Málaga city: ~98 min
Coordinates: 36.63°N · 5.12°W

The feel

Igualeja is a white village in the upper Genal valley, close to the source of the river and surrounded by chestnut woods and mountains. It has a church, a few bars and a quiet centre, with walking and nature on the doorstep. It is a good base for the Serranía de Ronda and the Genal valley.

Why consider it

The source of the Genal river
Chestnut woods and mountain walks
A quiet, affordable village

The property

The village is resale and renovation, with country houses and plots. New-build is limited; check access and water.

Best for

RetirementSecond home

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Nearby, on the same trip

01 Serranía de Ronda Pujerra A tiny village among chestnut woods, in the Serranía de Ronda. ~109 min to Málaga Airport 02 Serranía de Ronda Cartajima A high village of chestnuts and views, in the Serranía de Ronda. ~111 min to Málaga Airport 03 Serranía de Ronda Ronda The city on the gorge, with the Puente Nuevo and a deep sense of history. ~108 min to Málaga Airport

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