The Best Highlights of Antequera

One of Andalucia’s historical sites is Antequera which houses many ancient monuments as back as 3500 BC when the original Iberian natives inhabited the village. There is real evidence of this historical timeline through the local burial site which displays the dates on the tombs.

Antequera also showcases the strong presence of previous influences from the myriad of architecture built; these include Roman baths, baroque bell towers, Gothic churches, Renaissance fountains and Moorish Castle.

This rich historical site is located in the province of Malaga right at the heart of Andalusia. Hence, tourists can get to Granada and Seville easily from Antequera. Its deceiving looks of a medieval set up with whitewashed homes hide many interesting historic buildings.

Gems and treasures

In fact, there are over 55 historical and cultural gems and treasures like El Torcal which is considered one of the natural wonders in Antequera. The El Torcal’s high position in the mountain range has benefited Antequera by being a shield.

There are plenty of green plains at La Vega that sport fertile farmlands irrigated by Guadalhorce River. Fresh and juicy local produce such as asparagus, olives and fruit abound with sunflowers and cereals.

A huge limestone cliff of 800 meters has been taunted the Lovers’ Leap from the tragic love story of a Christian boy and a Moorish girl falling in love. There is a statue at the town plaza which memorializes the tragic event.

The Peña rock head in the image of an Indian hero is another local gem; its large shape can be seen for miles as if it were the guardian of the farmlands and landscapes of the place.

There are also historical Dolmen sites displaying megalithic stone architecture that are uniquely positioned as passages and chambers for funeral rituals. The 19th century Menga cove was excavated to unearth hundreds of skeletons in an inner chamber.

The natural limestone formation of its mountain range is another natural wonder at Antequera which took millions of years to form the diverse rock formations found here.

Town Treasures

Antequera town has a plethora of places of worship; many of which were built decades ago. There is no lack of fascinating architectural monuments that go as far back as the 13th century that draw many visitors to this place. The infamous Moorish Alcazaba castle and the Najera Palace are some highlights which Antequera offers along with the exquisite Roman baths and 1585 Giants’ Arch.