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What to see and do in Igualeja

What to see and do in Igualeja (Serranía de Ronda, Málaga): 5 places across monuments, nature, activities and curiosities, with a photo and a Google Maps location.

1 Villages · 1 Monuments · 1 Nature · 1 Curiosities · 1 Food and drink

How far each place is from the centre of Igualeja

Nacimiento del río Genal 300 m

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What to see and do in Igualeja

Igualeja
Village
It belonged to the Cora de Rayya of the Nasrid Kingdom of Granada. Between 1870 and 1914 an open-pit magnetite mine was worked here, promoted by the English consul Guillermo Penrose Marck and later by the Larios family. It is one of the major chestnut producers of the Genal valley, with around two million kilos gathered every October. It now has around 730 inhabitants.
Nacimiento del río Genal
Nature
Spring where the Genal river rises, a spot of great scenic value much visited in the comarca.
Ermita del Divino Pastor (Igualeja)
Monument
Hermitage of the Divino Pastor in Igualeja, near the site known as El Nacimiento del río Genal.
Francisco Flores Arrocha, bandolero de Igualeja
Curiosity
Francisco Flores Arrocha (1887-1934), a bandit born in Igualeja, fled to the mountains in 1931 after a family conflict and died in 1934 in a clash with the Civil Guard.
Mistela y mal-cocinado de Igualeja
Food and drink
Typical dishes of Igualeja include mistela, mal-cocinado, a salad of lemons with extra virgin olive oil and toasted bread, and cooked soup.