"Beautiful Antequera" Top 5 Page for this destination Antequera by Geoff_Wright

Antequera Travel Guide: 176 reviews and 360 photos

The city of Antequera is some 35 miles or so to the north of Malaga, snuggling under the towering mountains that seperate it from the coast, and on the edge of the great plain that reaches out to Cordoba.

Carmen had recommended we visit the city, and it had been our intention to hire a car during our second week, and travel around. However, due to the poor weather, we relied more on public transport, which on reflection was not a bad idea.

Gateway to the City

Can you see the Fish?

Such an ordinary fountain, in the Plaza de Santiago, but we took a closer look and discovered it had many fish in it, some of them quite large. I thought of England, and wondered how long they would stay there, in the open, back home???

Pros and Cons

Pros:Excellent city, and very clean
Cons:We spent too long finding the nicest places
In a nutshell:Know what you want to see before going, if possible

Last visit to Antequera: Mar 2003
Intro Updated Mar 27, 2003
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Reviews (21)

A picture paints a thousand words - Antequera

A secret little corner Off The Beaten Path (7)

You won't find a view like this from the City. On the left, out of site, is the church. more travel advice

'Follow The Yellow-brick Road - Antequera

On the Beaten Path Off The Beaten Path (7)

Now I wonder where these two are off to? Still in this hidden garden. more travel advice

Man'eating plants! Off The Beaten Path (7)

I couldn't resist a picture of this aloe, and wasn't thinking about the rest of the view. Nice, isn't it? more travel advice

Dizzy Heights Off The Beaten Path (7)

Whilst walking up to the old castle, my son Jaymes experienced his first major bout of vertigo! Even though the path is... more travel advice

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Comments (10)

Sergio_ATQ Apr 28, 2005 at 11:41 PM Report Abuse

Happy birthday from Antequera!
londonlover Jul 3, 2004 at 11:50 AM Report Abuse

Nice views of one of the lesser-known Spanish towns. I hope to visit Spain on my next European trip!
bugalugs Sep 21, 2003 at 11:12 AM Report Abuse

a great insight into this lovely old town, but poor Jaymes falling over - reminds me of someone else - oh yes its me!!!! - lol
micas_pt Sep 4, 2003 at 11:35 AM Report Abuse

Great tips and photos! I will include Antequera on my next Andalucia visit. :-)
cbeaujean Apr 27, 2003 at 11:56 AM Report Abuse

tks for the post box position...next time i'll send postcard! at backstage of your nice intro pic,with distance enough to take the shot,lovers mountain (enamorados)...
yen_2 Apr 3, 2003 at 2:32 AM Report Abuse

Wealth of great photo's of a nice journey Sir Geoff...the gateway to the city is very inviting:-)All the best!
ATLC Apr 2, 2003 at 11:41 PM Report Abuse

Wonderful to see your photo's. Then there's tiled entrances? Now there's a thought? Aren't you a tile master? How long did it take THEM you think? LOL!
Beach_dog Apr 1, 2003 at 2:41 AM Report Abuse

Auntie Vera is a great old lady isn't she :0) You should see the Aloe's in flower Geoff... they are 6 meters high. Beach_dog had left when you got there Geoff.... he heard you were coming ;0) Great page and tips.
acemj Mar 28, 2003 at 2:01 PM Report Abuse

Let's play word association. "Auntie Vera = Antequera." That's funny. Great photos too.
Carmela71 Mar 28, 2003 at 1:07 AM Report Abuse

Aunti Vera is lovely isn´t it? lol perro si still doing renovations here... as soon as he finish we will send him to Antequera ;-)