Antequera has an extensive archaeological and architectural heritage, highlighted by the dolmens of Menga, Viera, and El Romeral, and numerous churches, convents, and palaces from different periods and in different styles.
You will be picked up from your hotel in the morningfor this day tour, which will start with hiking in the "El Torcal". "El Torcal" de Antequera is a nature reserve in the Sierra del Torcal mountain range, known for its unusual land forms, impressive karst landscapes. After the hike, continue to explore the area by visiting 2 dolmens, a megalithic burial mound called a tumulus, a long barrow form of dolmen, dating from 3,000 B.C. After completion of the chamber (which probably served as a grave for the ruling families) and the path leading into the center, the stone structure was covered by the ground and built up into the hill that can be seen today. When the grave was opened and examined in the 19th century, archaeologists found the skeletons of several hundred people inside.
Later, stop at a local cozy restaurant for lunch (own expense). And after, continue the tour by visiting Alcazaba of Antequera, Royal Collegiate, Roman Baths. The Alcazaba of Antequera is a fortress in Antequera, Spain. It was erected in the 14th century to counter the Christian advance from the north, over Roman ruins. It is rectangular in shape, with two towers and its keep is considered among the largest of Moorish al-Andalus. At the end of this tour you will be transferred back to your hotel in the Costa del Sol.
Private Tour In Antequera And Hiking In El Torcal From Costa Del Sol
Tour Information
Key Details
- Mobile Voucher Accepted
- Hotel pickup Available
- Duration: 8 Hrs
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Language:
English
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Departure Time :
9:00 AM Hotel pickups commence prior to this time
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Departure Details :
Traveler pickup is offered
Ports
Malaga port -
Return Details :
Return to the original departure point
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Cancellation Policy : This activity is non-refundable Tours booked using discount coupon codes will be non refundable.
Overview
Explore Antequera, "the heart of Andalusia" because of its central location among Mlaga, Granada, Crdoba, and Seville, the nearby natural reserve of El Torcal, famous for its unstable limestone rocks, one of the most important karst landscapes in Europe, the Roman baths, the fortress and many more.Highlights
- Soak up the atmosphere on a walking tour
- Free hotel pickup and drop-off included
- Step back in time on a history tour
- Private tour is operated with just your party and a guide/driver
Know More about this tour
Inclusions
Driver
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Private tour
Entry/Admission - El Torcal de Antequera
Entry/Admission - Dolmen de Menga
Exclusions
Lunch
Food and drink
Entrance fees (Fortress and Collegiate)
Entry/Admission - Alcazaba de Antequera
Additional Info
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date
Not wheelchair accessible
Infant seats available
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Dress code is sport
Operates in almost all weather conditions, please dress appropriately, checking forecast
The tour in a car (1 - 3 pax) or in a van (4 - 8 pax) doesn't include tour guide during the transportation. The local guide will meet you at the parking area of El Torcal and Antequera.
The tour in a minibus (from 8 people on) includes tour guide during the transportation.
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
The tour agency has the badge Andaluca Segura. That means, that the company complies with the healthy-hygienic standards established by the World Health Organization and also by the Spanish government.
Traveler Reviews
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Our day was very nice and our tour guide fantastic. We really liked her.
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Our day was very nice and our tour guide fantastic. We really liked her.