Welcome to Antequera
Known as the crossroads of Andalucía, Antequera sees plenty of travellers pass through but few lingering visitors. But those who choose not to stop are missing out. The town's foundations are substantial: two Bronze Age burial mounds guard its northern approach and Moorish fables haunt its grand Alcazaba. The undoubted highlight here, though, is the opulent Spanish-baroque style that gives the town its character and that the civic authorities have worked hard to restore and maintain. There's also an astonishing number of churches – more than 30, many with wonderfully ornate interiors. It's little wonder that Antequera is often referred to as the 'Florence of Andalucía'.
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Private Half-Day Tour in Antequera from Marbella or Malaga
Antequera was the 9th most important city in Spain during the contemporary age. Enjoy this half day tour in Antequera. Discover this magnificent and historical city with lots of religious monuments. Visit the citadel, the Roman baths, the dolmens and the collegiate. In the morning you will be picked up from your hotel or meeting point pick-up in Marbella, in Mijas or in Malaga. Once arrived to Antequera, your local guide will start showing you the burial chambers: the dolmens of Menga and Viera.Then go to the city center while listening histories about Antequera from the hand of your local guide. Discover its importance in the middle age and in the contemporary age. Visit one of its main squares in where you will be able to see the Roman baths, the Collegiate and the Alcazaba.After that you will be dropped off in Marbella, in Mijas or in Malaga.
Marbella or Malaga to Antequera and El Torcal Private Day Tour
Antequera has an extensive archaeological and architectural heritage, highlighted by the dolmens of Menga, Viera, and El Romeral, and numerous churches, convents, and palaces from different periods and in different styles. You will be picked up from your hotel in the morning for this day tour, which will start with hiking in the "El Torcal". "El Torcal" de Antequera is a nature reserve in the Sierra del Torcal mountain range, known for its unusual land forms, impressive karst landscapes. After the hike, continue to explore the area by visiting 2 dolmens, a megalithic burial mound called a tumulus, a long barrow form of dolmen, dating from 3,000 B.C. After completion of the chamber (which probably served as a grave for the ruling families) and the path leading into the center, the stone structure was covered by the ground and built up into the hill that can be seen today. When the grave was opened and examined in the 19th century, archaeologists found the skeletons of several hundred people inside.Later, stop at a local cozy restaurant for lunch (own expense). And after, continue the tour by visiting Alcazaba of Antequera, Royal Collegiate, Roman Baths. The Alcazaba of Antequera is a fortress in Antequera, Spain. It was erected in the 14th century to counter the Christian advance from the north, over Roman ruins. It is rectangular in shape, with two towers and its keep is considered among the largest of Moorish al-Andalus. At the end of this tour you will be transferred back to your hotel in the Costa del Sol.
Private Trekking Tour in El Torcal from Marbella or Malaga
Meet up with a professional hiking instructor at your hotel in Mijas, Malaga, or other towns along the Costa del Sol. Hop in a comfortable car and head towards the Antequera reigon, learning about the area’s landscape and history along the way.After arriving at the El Torcal Nature Reserve, start the hike near the restaurant. Listen as the guide points out the animals and vegetation of the area and describes how the landscape was evolved throughout history. The El Torcal reserve is home to several dramatic karst limestone formations, many of which resemble certain shapes. Look out for the dragon, little bird, watcher, and camel, among others. At the end of the trail, hop back in the car and get dropped off back at your hotel.
Private Day Trip to Alhambra from Seville
Highlights Full-day private tour of Granada and Alhambra Palace from Seville Tickets to the UNESCO-listed Alhambra complex, including the Alcazaba, Nasrid Palace and the Generalife Gardens Great-value tour includes hotel pick-up, entrance fees and round-trip transport Private tour ensures undivided attention from your guideAfter being picked up from your central Seville hotel, make an early start and head east to Granada. Soak up the scenery as you wind through the Sevillian countryside, passing pretty villages such Estepa, Antequera and Loja, and listen as your guide offers an introduction to Andalusia’s rich heritage. On arrival in Granada, make a beeline for the city’s most renowned landmark, the magnificent Alhambra Palace, a mighty palace-fortress built in the 13th century and perched on a hilltop between Granada and the Sierra Nevada mountains. Learn how the vast complex of palaces was once home to the Nasrid dynasty as you follow your guide around the lavish Nasrid Palace, discover the ruins of the Alcazaba fortress and stroll around the idyllic Generalife Gardens. Back in central Granada, enjoy free time to take in the city sights independently, shop for souvenirs or tuck into lunch (own expense) at one of the many traditional tapas bars. After a full-day exploring the city, journey back to Seville, where your tour ends with a drop-off at your hotel.
From Puerto de La Cruz Descent of the Barranco de Antequera and return by boat to Santa Cruz
Hiking Anaga to go down to the second longest natural beach of Tenerife, which is very little traveled due to its limited accessibility. It is only possible to arrive there walking or by boat. The route begins in La Cumbrilla from where we will go down the ravine with the same name, to reach the beach of Antequera where a boat will pick us up to move to Santa Cruz de Tenerife. The route is a representation of the Canarian ecosystems, from laurel forests to extensive vegetation of cardonal-tabaibales, which earned it the consideration of Natural Reserve. Antequera is one of Tenerife's most remote beaches, just waiting to be discovered. It can only be reached along a rather rough trail or by sea. But it is worth the effort to take in the extraordinary scenery by the cliff of the Anaga mountain range, with the Antequera rock formation at the end. The best way of getting there is to take one of the boat trips that set off from Santa Cruz and San Andrés. Access along the trail is quite tricky and you will need to be in good physical condition and reasonably experienced. The beach is made of fine grey sand and the best time to come is at low tide when it is not covered by the sea. It is popular among nudists. Useful information Location: Igueste de San Andrés, Santa Cruz de Tenerife. Length: 400 m (1,300 ft). Width: 25 m (80 ft). Composition: Black sand. Means of access: On foot (rough) or by boat. Disabled access: No. Type of beach: Very isolated. Amenities: No. Parking facilities: No. Bus service: No. Coordinates: 28º 32' 06.999'' N 16º 07' 56.002'' W. UTM coordinates: X: 389 228.00 Y: 3 157 023.00 H:28.
Semiprivate weekend guided tour: Caminito del Rey from Malaga
Restored in March 2015, the Caminito del Rey, formerly a service road, has now become one of the main tourist destinations in the province of Malaga. The tour is guided, which makes a big difference with doing it alone. The guide explains the history and many anecdotes that make the journey very exciting and pleasant. The route is 7.7 km and 10 km long, which make approximately 3 hours of pure enjoyment in the beautiful Natural Park of the Gaitanes. El Caminito de Rey hike is spectacular all way long: from the Count of Guadalhorce Reservoir to its end at El Chorro Dam. Placed in unique natural surroundings, the path stretches between two gorges, canyons and a large valley, along pathways or boardwalks. All the texts about the path, as well as the photos and videos that follow, were created after many visits of our experts to the site, and their hard work that had lasted for several months. The route is linear, not circular, and it goes in one direction, downwards from the north to the south. Its beginning is in the Town of Ardales and the end in Álora. This route is almost 8 km long, and takes from three to four hours to be crossed. As we consider it to be rather unique, we decided to describe all of its parts so you could understand what can be seen or felt along the route. There are seven parts of the route: Visitor Reception Area Shuttle bus stop and a car park El Kiosko Restaurant Two access areas: the path and Gaitanejo way (2.7 km or 1.5 km long route, depending on your choice). Visitor Reception Centre and Gaitanejo Reservoir. First Canyon Gaitanejo Gorge (2.9 km from the entrance to the exit) Second Canyon Las Palomas Cliff Hoyo Valley Third Canyon Gaitanes Gorge (Desfiladero de los Gaitanes) Last Stretch Boardwalk to the exit Downwards path to the El Chorro Train Station, called Avenue Caminito del Rey (2.1 km). The Gorge Desfiladero de los Gaitanes is a natural beauty spot, placed in the centre of the province, between the towns of Alora, Antequera and Ardales. This is one of the most beautiful spots of the Malaga Mountains. Between its steep and considerably high walls, the River Guadalhorce flows, after having passed through the reservoirs El Chorro (The Spurt), Guadalhorce, Guadalteba and Gaitanejo. The construction of a water channel from the reservoirs in the north to El Chorro, which was meant to make the most of the slope in a hydroelectric power station, was carried out together with a path for maintaining the channel. This one is known as El Caminito del Rey Path (The Kings’s Little Pathway) because it was first opened by King Alfonso XIII. This path, about 3 kilometers long, has just been refurbished, and it goes along vertical walls and a footbridge over the gorge on the same waterway.