Antequera and El Torcal private full day trip from Costa del Sol

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: El Torcal de Antequera, Ctra. A-7075 Km 42, 29200, Antequera Spain

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.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Antequera, Antequera, Costa del Sol, Province of Malaga, Andalucia

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.

Duration: 45 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: 1 hour

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. At the end of this tour you will be transferred back to your hotel in the Costa del Sol.

Duration: 45 minutes