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.
Guided Tour: Caminito del Rey from Malaga
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this productStop At: El Caminito del Rey, El Chorro, Province of Malaga, AndaluciaVisit Caminito del Rey, one of the most beautiful places in the mountains of Málaga on a day trip from Costa del Sol.Duration: 6 hours
Dolmens and Antequera
Antequera was the ninth most important city in Spain during the contemporary era. Enjoy this half-day excursion to Antequera. Discover this magnificent and historic city with many religious monuments. Visit the citadel, the Roman baths, the dolmens and the collegiate church. In the morning, you will be picked up at your hotel or meeting point in Costa del Sol. When you arrive in Antequera, your local guide will start by showing you the funeral chambers: the Menga and Viera dolmens. Then, you will go to the city center while listening to stories about Antequera from your local guide. Know its history, its importance in the Middle Ages and in the Contemporary Age. Visit one of its main squares where you can see the Roman baths, the Collegiate and the Alcazaba. Then they will leave you back in Costa del Sol
Small Group Walking Tour of El Torcal from Malaga with lunch
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this productStop At: El Torcal Natural Park, Antequera, Costa del Sol, Province of Malaga, AndaluciaThe majestic El Torcal natural park is pure Jurassic country and a UNESCO world heritage site. It is only 17 square km in size and was under the sea until 150 million years ago – quite recently in geological terms. It’s a very special place – a craggy landscape of dramatic limestone formations. Standing in this ancient landscape, time stands still... El Torcal supports an impressive array of wildflowers including peonies and 30 varieties of wild orchids.Duration: 3 hours
El Torcal Private half-day trip 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 region, 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 due 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.