Location: Antequera
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What to do and see in Antequera, Spain: The Best Places and Tips
Antequera (Spanish pronunciation: [anteˈkeɾa]) is a city and municipality in the Comarca de Antequera, province of Málaga, part of the Spanish autonomous community of Andalusia. It is known as "the heart of Andalusia" (el corazón de Andalucía) because of its central location among Málaga, Granada, Córdoba, and Seville. The Antequera Dolmens Site is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
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1. El Torcal Natural Park
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4.5 based on 2 reviews
A beautiful expanse of land decorated by dramatic natural rock formations.
Reviewed By Cuthbert K
Very windy road to get there from Antequera though achievable even in a Motorhome. Explored the area around the visitor centre and had a look inside. There was good information in english on the formation of the rocks. Didn't do the walks as we didn't see them signed anywhere, maybe next time.
2. Lobo Park
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4.5 based on 466 reviews
We are not a zoo - but a wild park where our 4 different wolf subspecies live within a 400.000m² big nature reserve. Join us on a guided wolf-tour and find out how wolves really are. Forget myths and rumours and dive into the fascinating life of a highly social, perfect team-worker. Nowhere else can you face unadulterated wolves that close. The most interesting wolf-subspecies and an expert team await you every day.
Reviewed By J099 - Derby, UK
Loved this park and the Wolves. We visited on 02.01.18 and whilst chilly the sun was shining. Tour guide was excellent explaining everything in Spanish and English. The Wolves looked well cared for and healthy. Small gift shop on site and vending machines should you wish to buy a drink. Tour lasts around 1.5hrs and is well worth a visit.
3. Alcazaba de Antequera
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4.5 based on 639 reviews
Reviewed By LaJarrie - Southampton, United Kingdom
Visited by chance, as we discovered it was open on a Monday. Hadn’t researched it beforehand, but we more than pleasantly surprised. Lots of interesting history, audio guide included in the entrance fee, and worked well. However the views of the city and surrounding neighbourhood were worth the entrance fee alone. Ticket included the church nearby, which we found rather less interesting than the alcazaba, though the snake headed float that is used during the Easter parades was worth a look.
4. Dolmenes de Antequera
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4.5 based on 336 reviews
Reviewed By macedonboy - Glasgow, United Kingdom
Firstly entrance is free, which is awesome. The visit starts in the reception where it's possible to watch a video on the history of the dolmens and a documentary on the techniques used to build the ancient structure. There's a choice of languages in Spanish, French, English, German and Dutch. The reception area also provides a brochure giving a bit more information about the individual dolmens.
Both are highly recommended before touring the site as it gives good background to the site.
There isn't a lot to see, but I feel tremendously privilege to witness a structure that 6000-7000 years old. Worthy of UNESCO
5. Dolmen de Menga
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4.5 based on 643 reviews
Reviewed By TripAway7 - Dublin, Ireland
Quite awe inspiring. These are incredible passage tombs, a bit like Newgrange (Ireland) though much larger and with no carving. The capstones are placed straight on stones that line the passage, with support from more in the middle. The scale is amazing, and the site is well preserved. The film in the visit's centre is very good - make sure to see first, they will show in English. The information leaflet helps a lot. However there was no information about a very deep structure in one of the dolmens. We were there when the site opened, and hd the place almost to ourselves, Very evocative in the morning mist. There is a 3rd site a short distance away in an industrial area (El Romeral) that is worth visiting because it has a different structure. Not sure of the point of the "solar plaza" which looked somewhat abandoned, but there was no sun when we visited, and it was early! Completely free, with parking.
6. El Carmen Church
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4.5 based on 79 reviews
Reviewed By jimmor - pendle hill
Antequera has thirty churches and I think this is the best to visit.Situated in the old town with magnificent views. The whole church is very ornate with the highlight being the magnificent redwood altar.A testament to the extreme wealth of the Catholic church
7. Municipal Museum of Antequera
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4.5 based on 112 reviews
Reviewed By vessi80 - North Lanarkshire, United Kingdom
Lovely museum for a short visit. Full of interesting pieces from ancient times to contemporary art.
Pedro de Mena's sculpture of St Francis is awesome and 'Dolores with Chinese Doll' is made more moving because the very doll in this portrait of a daughter by her father is also on display in the same room.
Cristobal Toral's modern version of Velasquez famous painting 'Las Meninas' is a must if only to remind you about your holiday packing !
8. Colegiata de Santa Maria la Mayor
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4 based on 265 reviews
Reviewed By DeryckWheeler - Ramsgate, United Kingdom
Right next to the Alcazabar, the Colegiate de Santa Maria la Mayor is well worth the struggle up the hill from the town (although it is on the route of the Electric Tourist Bus which does stop here for 10 minutes or so to enable you to have a quick look round and take photo's). Magnificent views in all directions from the Plaza outside. Worth noting is the fact that the only Cafe / Restaurant up here is closed on Tuesday's.
9. Dolmen del Romeral
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4.5 based on 121 reviews
Reviewed By heather s - Norwich, United Kingdom
Unfortunately we made our way to these burial chambers to find that this attraction is closed on Mondays. Not sure later in season. Poor signage to the place
10. Arco de Los Gigantes
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4 based on 87 reviews
Reviewed By eleanola - Scotland, United Kingdom
When you arrive in Antequera, you will need to ask directions to the Officina de Turismo, in the Plaza San Sebastian. We didn't find it well signposted.
You will need a map to find your way around Antequera, but it is not far, UPHILL, to the Giants' Gate, the entrance to the historic area, from where you will get great views, and photo-ops.
If your budget allows, and if you are up to steps, visit the Alcazaba Citadel.
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