Malaga Trip Overview
Explore Antequera, “the heart of Andalusia” because of its central location among Málaga, Granada, Córdoba, and Seville, the nearby natural reserve of El Torcal, famous for its unstable limestone rocks, one of the most important karst landscapes in Europe, the Roman baths, the fortress and many more.
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* Duration: 7 hours
* Starts: Malaga, Spain
* Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Historical & Heritage Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Malaga, Andalucia, Spain
Explore Antequera, “the heart of Andalusia” because of its central location among Málaga, Granada, Córdoba, and Seville, the nearby natural reserve of El Torcal, famous for its unstable limestone rocks, one of the most important karst landscapes in Europe, the Roman baths, the fortress and many more.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Marbella, Marbella, Costa del Sol, Province of Malaga, Andalucia
Pick-up at your accommodation located in the Costa del Sol
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: El Torcal de Antequera, Ctra. A-7075 Km 42, 29200, Antequera Spain
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.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Antequera, Antequera, Costa del Sol, Province of Malaga, Andalucia
After hiking, drive to Antequera. Free time will be given for lunch
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Alcazaba de Antequera, Malaga, Antequera Spain
Later continue the tour by visiting The Alcazaba of Antequera. A fortress 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. Then visit the Renaissance Collegiate of the XVI. century while listening to stories about middle age legends of the city from the hand of the guide.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: St. Mary’s Roman Baths, Calle Nina de Antequera, 29200, Antequera Spain
Next discover the Roman baths while the guide explains you its different parts
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Plaza Coso Viejo, 29200, Antequera Spain
Visit the main square surrounded by monumental buildings: Najera palace, some convents…
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Dolmen de Menga, Carretera de Malaga 5, 29200, Antequera Spain
Finally 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.
At the end of this tour you will be transferred back to your hotel in the Costa del Sol.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
