Wondering if Júzcar in Southern Spain is worth visiting? As the first and only official Smurfs Village in the world, this place looks quite unique in photos, but is it really worth the hype?
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Is Juzcar in Southern Spain worth visiting?
Where is Juzcar
Juzcar is located in the province of Málaga, within the stunning Sierra de las Nieves mountains of Southern spain. It is often called as one of the most colorful places in the entire country. It’s a fun stop, especially for families, and a great way to introduce kids to a quirky side of Spain. There’s not much to do in terms of traditional sightseeing, but the village is perfect for a relaxed visit where you can enjoy the Smurf-themed atmosphere and take photos of the vibrant surroundings.


What is Juzcar known for
Júzcar, located in Southern Spain, is famous for its blue walls, inspired by the Smurfs movie. Before 2011, Júzcar was one of many traditional white villages in Andalusia. However, after Sony Pictures launched the idea of “The Blue Smurfs Village” as part of their promotional campaign for The Smurfs movie, the locals decided to join in and painted their traditional “pueblo blanco” in bright blue. The project was initially intended to be temporary, but the blue color quickly became Júzcar’s trademark. This fairy-tale transformation significantly boosted tourism in the area, and it’s no surprise that the locals voted to keep the blue color. Colorful villages in Spain are impressive, but those that reinvent themselves, like Júzcar, Fanzara, and other graffiti villages, continue to surprise with their modern new identities. It’s amazing when locals embrace such a radical change to reinvent their hometown. Besides its unique blue buildings, Júzcar is deeply rooted in the history of Southern Spain, dating back to the 16th century. It has retained much of its traditional Andalusian charm – only the blue color is relatively new.

How to get to Juzcar
Júzcar can be visited from both Ronda (30 minutes) and Málaga (1 hour). This Blue Smurfs Village is very Instagrammable and rarely gets crowded, although its popularity has definitely grown due to social media. When I visited, the village had just one local bar, so there wasn’t much to do in the area. One drawback is that part of the road from Ronda to Júzcar is very narrow, though it might be fixed soon. While we didn’t encounter much traffic along the way, meeting a bus on that road could be a bit stressful.
Is Juzcar worth visiting?
Júzcar is worth visiting for travelers who have already explored the most impressive landmarks of Southern Spain and its famous white villages. It’s also a charming spot for Smurfs fans or those traveling with kids, as you can stroll through the blue-painted streets inspired by the cartoon. However, in my opinion, Júzcar can’t compete with some of the most impressive white villages of Andalusia, like Frigiliana or Mojácar. While Júzcar is a quirky, picture-perfect location, I wouldn’t consider it an absolute must-stop in Southern Spain.
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What a cool and unique place to visit! I love it! I’ve never seen a city all in blue. Thank you for sharing. #TheWeeklyPostcard
Thank you for stopping by, Cynthia!
What a beautiful little village. It almost doesn’t look real. It’s kind of funny that its the result of a promotional thing for the smurfs moving. Love your photos. Thanks for sharing on #TheWeeklyPostcard
Thanks, Anisa! Always great to hear from you!
LOL – I didn’t know that there was a Smurf village. I kind of love this. A LOT. It’s beautiful!! Such a random way to get on the radar, but whatever works, right?? #TheWeeklyPostcard
I’ve heard of this town and totally want to visit!!! It’s sooooo pretty!! Love how it was all painted blue! Thanks for linking up with #TheWeeklyPostcard!
What a “blue” little village! I haven’t seen this part of Spain, but your post really made me curious about it. The “white” villages in Andalusia must also be great to photograph. #TheWeeklhyPostcard
The white villages of Andalusia are also amazing: such a beautiful region!
The Blue Smurfs Village looks so interesting. I love the color of the buildings – the blue reminds me of Tiffany Blue XD. It’s cool that there’s a story behind this village. Thanks for sharing!
Nancy ♥
Thanks for your comment, Nancy!
ahahahaha no way! The Smurfs village!!! I have to go there!! Awesome!
Thanks, Francesca!
Oh wow this place is gorgeous, and certainly Instagramable! I’d love to visit!
Sophie
Very Instagramable! Thanks, Sophie!
Wow! This is such a cool village! I never even knew it existed but now i really want to visit. Its such an instagrammable place. Thanks for sharing xx
Bexa
Thanks for stopping by, Bexa!
It looks so beautiful ❤
Thank you, Kinga!
This place is too cute to miss! I have heard about it before and would add it to a road trip around Andalucia. In my eyes, different is good. #TheWeeklyPostcard
Couldn´t agree more! Different is the best!
Probably the coolest village i’ve seen! Its so beautiful x
Lizzie Oladunni
Thank you, Lizzie!
Omg I love this smurf village like! It looks astonishing. I really like quiet place like this village, great place to distress and relax.
So true! Such a cool place!
This village looks incredible – that vivid blue colour is so cute and fun!! I definitely need to visit here soon!
Heather xoxo
Thank you, Heather! It´s cute indeed!
I never even heard of this blue village!!! It is so magical, so pretty!!!
Thanks for stopping by, Mija!
What a cool smurf village. Interesting story about how this tiny village turned its white buildings into all blue in color. Great fun find. Thanks for sharing! #feetdotravel