The PR-A 291 from Jubrique to Benalauría is 9.8 kilometres long and rated as moderate. The outward journey is estimated to take 3 hours and 35 minutes. The trail starts in the area of the La Llanada municipal swimming pool. This linear trail is accessible on foot and by bicycle. Along the route is La Tenería, a former tannery where leather was processed. Trail conditions and signage may change; check locally for the latest information before setting out.

Hiking Trails and Natural Pools

Jubrique’s network of hiking trails also includes the SL-A 193 Sendero de la Solana and the SL-A 194 Sendero de Matagallar. The SL-A 195 Sendero al Charco Esteban is also part of the network and is a linear hiking trail. Another route leads from Jubrique towards Genalguacil: it descends to the Río Monardilla and crosses the water on a wooden bridge built by local residents. Check trail conditions and the state of the bridge before setting out.

Charco Azul is a natural pool with a waterfall in the Arroyo del Quejigo, a tributary of the Río Genal. Two small waterfalls are each three metres high. The pool measures about 20 by 10 metres and is up to 3 metres deep. Charco Azul is within the municipal boundaries of Jubrique and is more easily reached from the Genalguacil–Peñas Blancas road. As road and trail conditions can change, it is worth checking before travelling there.

Charco Redondo is a large natural pool in Jubrique (Málaga), regarded as an inland beach. Access is considered easy, and facilities are available on site. Visitor conditions can vary seasonally, so check locally before travelling.

Townscape and Local History

The steep streets of Arabic origin converge at Plaza de Andalucía. Different chapters of local history meet at the Church of San Francisco de Asís: it was formerly an Arab mosque. Its tower porch has an octagonal top. The Cruz del Chorrillo is a small octagonal chapel with Moorish-inspired architectural features. Río Lavar also tells of daily life in the past: Jubrique’s public washhouse was located there; today, only the fountain remains.

A pilgrimage to the Ermita de la Santa Cruz del Chorrillo takes place on 3 May. Local arrangements may vary. The Fiestas de San Francisco de Asís are part of Jubrique’s intangible cultural heritage. These traditions bring a distinctive cultural touch to the calendar, while the streets, church, chapel and fountain each tell a different part of the village’s history.

Wine and Aguardiente

At the Museo de Artes Populares y del Aguardiente, visitors can learn about the history of wine and aguardiente in Jubrique. Check locally for current opening arrangements before visiting. Old vineyards recall the once-significant production of both products. In the 18th century, local production included as many as 60 factories.

In Jubrique, hiking trails and natural pools combine with a townscape that ranges from religious buildings to reminders of the former production of wine and aguardiente.

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