El Torcal de Antequera, Spain

El Torcal de Antequera

Strange stacked limestone rocks on a mountain plateau.

  • All year
  • Best by car
  • 1 night
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Things to do

2 days in El Torcal de Antequera

Day 1

  1. MorningWalk the green or yellow trail through the stacked limestone rocks, shaped like piles of plates.
  2. AfternoonVisit the dolmens of Antequera, huge prehistoric tombs and a UNESCO site.
  3. EveningHave dinner in Antequera's old town below the Moorish fortress.

Day 2

Walk the Caminito del Rey, half an hour away.

What to eat

Porra antequerana, a thick cold tomato soup, and mollete bread.

Local tips

Make the most of El Torcal de Antequera

Beat the crowds

Weekends and holidays are busy at the car park. Weekdays are calm.

Best photo spot

The stacked limestone rocks that look like piles of plates, along the green trail.

Getting there

Easiest by car, about 20 minutes from Antequera up a mountain road.

Don't miss nearby

Antequera's huge prehistoric dolmens, a UNESCO site, and the Caminito del Rey.

Good to know

The short green trail takes about 45 minutes. Fog can roll in quickly; check the weather before you go.

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Plan your visit

Getting to El Torcal de Antequera

Getting there

  • Málaga Airport (AGP)30 km away
  • Granada Airport (GRX)75 km away
  • Málaga30 km away
  • Granada90 km away

A car is the easiest way to get here and to see the area around it. Distances are in a straight line.

At a glance

Best timeAll year
TypeNature spot
Good forNature
Getting thereBest by car
Stay1 night
CountrySpain

Questions

El Torcal de Antequera: good to know

Is El Torcal de Antequera worth visiting?

Yes, especially if you like nature. Strange stacked limestone rocks on a mountain plateau.

How many days do you need in El Torcal de Antequera?

Plan 1 night. Our free 2-day plan above shows how to spend your time.

When is the best time to visit El Torcal de Antequera?

You can visit all year. Weekends and holidays are busy at the car park. Weekdays are calm.

How do you get to El Torcal de Antequera?

The nearest airport is Málaga Airport (AGP), about 30 km away. Easiest by car, about 20 minutes from Antequera up a mountain road.

What is there to see near El Torcal de Antequera?

Nearby hidden places include Caminito del Rey (23 km), Málaga (28 km) and Ronda (60 km).

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