The village’s parish church was originally a hermitage that was part of Mollina and ultimately Antequera. It was built at the end of the 19th century in 1891, at first, for Ntra. Señora de las...
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.
Image Image This is a temple from the 17th century, which is the end product of a series of reforms. A large part of it was destroyed during the French invasion, and the only parts that survivied in tact were...
Image Almost the entire first half of the twentieth century is a constant search within the Sevillian architecture of the entity lost. Within this movement (which has been called "Architecture of...
It is in the middle of the countryside, very close to Fuente de Piedra Lagoon. From this kind of terrace above the Lagoon of Cantarranas, you can contemplate varied landscapes. The view embraces...
One of the highest points above sea level to be found in the area is the peak known as "La Camorra", which stands 686 m. high. In 2000, as a result of the beauty of the views afforded by...
Montes de Málaga Natural Park is located quite near the capital of the Costa del Sol and can be said to serve as a "green lung" for the city. This park - found in the central-western zone of...
Image This festival has been declared to be of Tourist Interest by the Provincial Council of Málaga. Please check with the local Town Hall or Municipal Tourism Office for the festival date before...
Image This festival has been declared to be of Tourist Interest by the Provincial Council of Málaga. Please check with the local Town Hall or Municipal Tourism Office for the festival date before...
Carrera de Cintas a Caballo (Ribbon Race on Horseback). Fuente de Piedra. September. Unique Festival
Fuente de Piedra
This festival has been declared to be of Tourist Interest by the Provincial Council of Málaga. Please check with the local Town Hall or Municipal Tourism Office for the festival date before...
Image The “Zaranda” is a colonial-style house set at the heart of the area known as the “Fuente de Piedra” which is in the municipality of Antequera. It is a mere 500 metres from the Nature Reserve with...
Image Facing the Collegiate Church of Santa Maria Maggiore, this restaurant is one of the most charming places in Antequera. Indeed, when the traveler is visiting this beautiful town and let the...
Image UNIQUENESS This grill restaurant, furnished in a rustic style, has an Andalusian patio and a tavern. It is placed in the old town of Casabermeja and has excellent views. The speciality of the house...
Image 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...
Image This stage goes through three areas in Málaga Province: Antequera , Guadalteba and Guadalhorce Valley . It starts in Alameda (the area in Antequera) and it goes through seven...
Image This viewpoint, is located in the square that bears the same name of the Church-convent of Carmen, which is at the top of the city, and from it you can see the entire lower area.