Chestnut forests and ancient traditions
Jubrique, Ronda (Andalucía)
Jubrique, Ronda (Andalucía)
Part of the Gran Senda de Málaga trail
Quick Facts
Location
Valle del Genal, Málaga province
Structures
Whitewashed houses, chestnut, oak and pine fields
Environment
Distinctive
Seasonal culture, ideal for wellness regeneration. 1h30 min from Malaga airport
Chestnut forests, valley landscapes
Snapshot
Status:
Inhabited, depopulating
Population:
~600
Access
Road from Estepona and Ronda
Sources
Key Features:
Chestnut forests, Andalusian architecture, semi-abandoned homes combined with existing households and some tourist infrastructure.
Potential:
Jubrique’s setting and proximity to the airport makes it ideal for wellness and eco-tourism—yoga, meditation, and land-based education surrounded by chestnut groves. It is part of several major hiking trails combining neigbouring villages across the Senda de Málaga. The exisiting infrastructure make it ideal for a quick execution of fractional coliving and retreat projects.
Vision:
A cooperative wellness and agroforestry village, bridging traditional land use with new regenerative practices.
