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Private Antequera Tour and El Torcal Hiking Adventure from Costa del Sol

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Marbella

Discover Antequera, often referred to as ‘the heart of Andalusia’ due to its prime position between Málaga, Granada, Córdoba, and Seville. Nearby lies the El Torcal natural reserve, renowned for its precarious limestone formations, making it one of Europe’s key karst landscapes. Additionally, explore the Roman baths, the fortress, and much more.

Duration: 7 hours

Cancellation: 1 day learn more

Highlights

Marbella - Pick-up at your accommodation located in the Costa del Sol
El Torcal de Antequera - 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.
Antequera - After hiking, drive to Antequera. Free time will be given for lunch
Alcazaba de Antequera - Later continue the tour by visiting The Alcazaba of Antequera. A fortress 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. Then visit the Renaissance Collegiate of the XVI. century while listening to stories about middle age legends of the city from the hand of the guide.
St. Mary’s Roman Baths - Next discover the Roman baths while the guide explains you its different parts
Plaza Coso Viejo - Visit the main square surrounded by monumental buildings: Najera palace, some convents…
Dolmen de Menga - Finally 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.
At the end of this tour you will be transferred back to your hotel in the Costa del Sol.

What's Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Private tour
Dedicated driver

What's Not Included

Lunch
Food and drink
Entrance fees (Fortress and Collegiate)

Additional Information

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
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.

Location

Marbella

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings

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