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Diputación > Lugar > Comarca de Antequera

Diputación de Málaga
Cabecera Torcal de Antequera

In the North of the mountain ranges which cross the province, from the Serrania de Ronda up to the mountains of the Axarquia, there is a territory, which is at the same time a cross-way of eastern and western Andalusia, of the Andalusia of the Guadalquivir and the Mediterranean one.

Its central location has permitted the development of the main communicating junction and the natural corridor, which throughout history  canalized the communications between upper and lower Andalusia, between Granada and Seville, and which supported an important exchange between men and cultures.

The region of Antequera is composed by plain lands and wavy fields, which are dotted by hillocks and hills, and offers the visitors a landscape of meadows, fields and monuments from the caves of San Marcos to Cañete la Real. Antequera’s monuments that are created by men, such asdolmens and baroque churches, convert it into a jewel of historic Andalusian heritage. Its natural monuments, which extend from the Fuente de Piedra to the Sierra del Torcal, make water become the sovereign of the landscape. One of them is a holy shelter of flamingos and the other a mysterious stone temple, which has been carved by water since the mountains rose from the sea.

Beyond Antequera, from Campillos to Teba and from Ardales to Bobadilla, the rivers transformed themselves into lakes and the hillocks crowned themselves castles and fortresses, joining nature and history all along one of the most attractive tours of Andalusia. To all that we have to add the significant monumental riches, particularly artistic and archaeological, of the town of Antequera, that include some of the most important national places of interest, such as the Real Colegiata de Santa Maria la Mayor, which is doubtlessly the most significant monument of the city due to its magnificence and its exceptional location.

AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS
Products derived from stock farming, milk products, and fruit and vegetables.

CRAFTWORK
Stonework, textile, wood and forge works.

FORESTRY
Silviculture.

INDUSTRY
Wine-producing technologies, auxiliaries for the construction sector, and alternative energies.

TOURISM
Cultural heritage congresses and incentives, and nature.

 

More English information of Antequera on the website of the Costa del Sol Tourist Board.

Towns
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    Of Mannerist design, this building dates back to 1584 and the highlight of its interior is the 17th century image of Cristo de la Salud y de las Aguas, without doubt the most revered in the town....

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    This church, founded by the Padres Capuchinos and built in accordance with the simple style that characterised this order’s architecture, was consecrated in 1658. In the 20th century, the exterior...

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    This viewpoint is on the MA-454 old motorway, 2.7km away from the Town of Fuente de Piedra. Stop to enjoy the view of the Fuente de Piedra Lagoon,  above all, its northwestern part. The best period...

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    The high plains at the foot of the mountains (Up to km 6.3) The second stage of the Alternative Route 249.4 gets going from Antequera’s higher southern side, from just near the A-343 road. The...

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    This viewpoint looks down on Dulce Lagoon or the Village Lagoon (Laguna del Pueblo), one of the smallest pools by Fuente de Piedra Lagoon and the closest to the town. It is made by rain, so it gets...

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    The zone where this viewpoint is used to be the financial centre of the town until the 18th century. It can be accessed by stairs in Colegio Street, or by going through the Arco de los Gigantes and...

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    This viewpoint, placed close to the Arco de los Gigantes (the Giant's Arch), offers astonishing panoramic views over the town of Antequera. The view takes in numerous churches, towers, bell gables,...

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    Through its website, the municipality offers information on the most relevant activities that take place regularly. If in doubt, contact the Town Hall.

Videos

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Birding Málaga. Laguna de Fuente de Piedra Nature Reserve