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ANTEQUERA "CROSSROADS OF ANDALUCIA"
A visit to this historical Andalucían town is a journey almost 5,000 years back in time, beginning with the Bronze Age and the native Iberians. The timeline is there to be followed in this fascinating city's profusion of burial mounds, dolmens, Roman baths, a Moorish Castle, Gothic churches, Renaissance fountains and baroque bell towers.
The first sighting of Antequera in the distance is that of a typical medieval town, with the spires of her many churches and the walls and towers of the great Moorish fortress silhouetted against the sky. Spread out in the valley below lie rich farmlands irrigated by the Guadalhorce River. For centuries this has been one of Andalucía's most fertile areas, and is currently a leading producer of asparagus, cereals and olives. In summer, its fields turn brilliant yellow with sunflowers.
 The town and valley are overlooked by
an enormous crag of limestone, 880 metres high, called La Peña
de los Enamorados, or "The Lovers' Leap". The name comes from a
local legend about an impossible love affair between a young Christian
man from Antequera and a beautiful Moorish girl from nearby Archidona,
who were driven to the top of the cliff by the Moorish soldiers,
where, rather than renounce their love, they chose to hurl themselves
into the abyss.
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Lover's rock, Antequera and the chruch
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One of Antequera's most impressive sights is its dolmens, located in a park to the west of the town, the most spectacular of which is the Cueva de la Menga.
These megalithic mass tombs, made of huge slabs of rock, were created by the original Iberian people and date back 5,000 years. There are many such dolmens in Andalucía, but none as large as the Cueva de la Menga. When it was excavated in the nineteenth century, many hundreds of skeletons were found in its inner chamber.
Other fascinating monuments to be seen
in the town are the recently excavated Roman baths, the magnificent
Renaissance church of Santa María la Mayor Church, the Church
of Nuestra Señora del Carmen, the 19th century bullring,
and the Arch of the Giants, built in 1585, which leads up to the
13th century Moorish castle.
We recommend the Convento de las Descalzas,
the Barefoot Carmelitas, on the square of the same name. Inside
the heavy wooden entrance, there is a small counter with a display
of bakery products and prices, next to a revolving wooden door.
You pull a rope which rings a bell, and then hear a woman's voice
say "Sí" after which you give your order and place your
money on the tray. The hidden nun then spins the tray around, with
the pastries emerging from the door.
Nearby Attractions
- Carratraca - Spa and village
- El Torcal - A natural park with rock formations
- El Chorro - The lake district
- The Pink Lagoon - Set in the vast Plain of Antequera, the Lagoon of Fuente de Piedra gleams like an oasis, and is a favourite watering place for flamingos on their winter migration to Africa
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Cortijo Valverde
Situated in the "heart of Andalucia" with magnificent views, Cortijo Valverde provides you with that special destination from which to explore Andalucia |
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Hotel La Fuente del Sol
A peaceful exclusive Country Hotel with 14 rooms and Spa. Set in a tranquillity Andaluz environment. |
Andalucian Retreat
Rural apartment situated in a typical "white village". Sleeps 4. Ideal for birdwatching/walking holidays. |
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Hostal Colón Antequera Málaga
This hostel is located in the centre of Antequera. It's a perfect starting point for exploring the town. |
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Casa del Conde de Pinofiel
Baroque hotel situated in the old town of Antequera with conference facilities and a bicycle rental service. |
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Hotel Antequera Golf
This hotel has a golf course, playground and parking. |
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Kiama Pacific Real Estate
Variety of town and country properties in the Antequera region. A family run business, being one of the first legally established real estate agencies in the area. |
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Casas
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Luxury villas in the Torcal Area, private pool, stunning views and all mod
cons. Within 1 hour from Malaga airport.
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