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Antequera Travel Guide: 162 reviews and 424 photos

Antequera - 5000 years of history.

I was so surprised by this city, it offered so much of interest, and seems to be forgotten by the mass tourism further south. Historically it dates back to the Beaker civilisation of about 4000 to 5000 years ago, and has since been occupied by the Romans, the Goths and Arab civisations before being recaptured by the Christians in 1410. It then saw its Golden age with construction of the many churches, convents and monasteries seen here today. Much of the cities finest Architecture dates from the Renaissance and Baroque periods, the Palace of Nájera (now the cities municipal museum) which houses Spains best example of Roman sculptor the ´Efebo´ along with some fine art and religious artifacts.

The Dolmens of Menga

Dolmen of Veira.

One of Europes biggest and most important prehistoric sites. Located just outside the city. They date from the time of the Beaker peoples who occupied most of western Europe 4000 to 5000 years ago. Three large Dolmens remain intact today and are easily visited with free entrance.

El Torcal de Antequera.

El Torcal view

Located 16 KM outside the city is the spectacular Karst landscape of El Torcal, a large area on top of a limestone plateau and designated a Natural Park. Routes have been set out for visitors wanting to walk the area, ranging from 2 to 6 hours in duration. The limestone formations etched by thousands of years of weather are a spectacular sight, dont forget the camera.

Last visit to Antequera: Oct 2002
Intro Written Oct 7, 2002
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The road to the visitors center. - Antequera

El Torcal de Antequera. Things to Do (7)

El Torcal is a Natural Park near Antequera, if you visit the area try to see it. Limestone rock formations and stunning... more travel advice

Buying sweet cakes from the hidden barefoot nuns. - Antequera

Nuns in hiding.... selling sweet cakes. Things to Do (7)

The Convento de las Descalzas, the Barefoot Carmelitas, on the square of the same name. Inside the heavy wooden... more travel advice

The Lovers´ Leap Things to Do (7)

The town and valley are overlooked by an enormous crag of limestone, 880 metres high, called La Peña de los Enamorados,... more travel advice

Patio entrance of an Anteqeran house. - Antequera

Patio´s Things to Do (7)

In many Andalucian towns you will notice the main doors of large houses are left open. Inside you will see a grilled... more travel advice

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nada1712 Apr 29, 2006 at 11:52 AM

Wonderful interesting town
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Trekki Jan 8, 2006 at 9:37 AM

Ahh, yes, take them there :-))) They will LOVE it ! And drive back along the old tiny road, and put Tres Tenores into the CD player - haaa, I am homesick ! But - only some months more to go :-))
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novsco61 Apr 21, 2005 at 3:23 AM

La Peña de los Enamorados is fascinating. Can I have one Churros, please.:))) Great page,Stace.
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iandsmith Apr 8, 2005 at 5:37 PM

Nice pages, nice photos, helpful info.
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freya_heaven Nov 2, 2004 at 12:48 AM

Your photo of the patio entrance is gorgeous, I love the traditional architecture of southern Spain. Very sad story about lovers leap! Great page about a little known place (~_~)
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Waalewiener Jan 20, 2004 at 3:50 PM

Aha I have seen the pictures .now it becomes time to see the real thing , we are looking forward to seeing this great place with you & Carmen Stace the travelogues are great.
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micas_pt Sep 4, 2003 at 11:28 AM

Nice page about Antequera. I will include Antequera on my Andalucia visit; can't wait for those great views!! And already thinking of the tapas and churros. :-)
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jgemini65 May 4, 2003 at 6:04 PM

Great views...love the travelogues!
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nomorewars Apr 9, 2003 at 6:19 PM

Your Lover’s Leap tip is a sad & unfortunate event in the history of man. However, it is another example of the strength of love.
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herzog63 Feb 18, 2003 at 10:28 AM

Churros sound yummy! Awesome rock formations! Your travelogues are fantastic!