Offbeat Traveler: Juzcar, Spain painted blue for ‘Smurfs’ movie
A look at Juzcar before it was painted. The cozy village spans about 13 square miles and has about 200 residents. (José Hidalgo)
Tourists walk through Juzcar. (Sergio Torres / Associated Press)
Smurf figurines decorate the roof of a home. (Jorge Guerrero / AFP/Getty Images)
The bell tower of Santa Catalina Church, which dates back to the 16th century. (José Hidalgo)
A dozen workers used about 1,000 gallons of paint to transform Juzcar into a Smurf village. (Jorge Zapata / EPA)
A statue of Hercules in Plaza del Socorro, a popular gathering spot in Juzcar. (Juan Pablo Olmo)
Painters coat a building in blue. (Jorge Guerrero / AFP/Getty Images)