Crossing the Puente de Andalucía bridge in Antequera is a great plan if you want to do a bit of everything: eat well, go hiking, visit a cultural city, soak up history, drink good wine, or relax… among other things!
What to do in Antequera?
Many things! Antequera is located in the center of Andalusia and has therefore been a strategic point for the settlement of various civilizations for thousands of years.
Visit the Dolmens of Antequera
It's a must-see if you're visiting Antequera. Throughout the tour, you'll wonder how they managed to build these megaliths. Menga, Viera, and El Romeral… World Heritage Site since 2016.
Take a stroll through the Monumental Complex
And contemplate the façade of the Royal Collegiate Church of Santa María la Mayor, peek into the Roman Baths, enter the Alcazaba and whisper "May the sun rise over Antequera" or look out from the Mirador de las Almenillas viewpoint and think of those poor lovers who threw themselves into the void from the Peña de los Enamorados.
Visit the Church of Carmen
A 16th-century Mudejar-style building with an impressive Baroque altarpiece, it overlooks the Río la Villa river behind it and invites you to relax. Be sure to take a look down Callejón de la Piscina and enjoy the magnificent views of El Torcal, the Collegiate Church, and the Alcazaba.
Visit the City Museum
One of Spain's most important municipal museums. Beautiful pieces such as El Efebo and San Francisco by Pedro de Mena can be admired in its 20 rooms. Admission is free on Sunday mornings!
Eat and drink well!
After walking around the city, you'll always feel like eating well! Restaurante Plaza de Toros, Arte de Cozina, Mesón Juan Manuel, and Tasca Frasquita are some of our recommendations. For more information: where to eat in Antequera?
What to do near Antequera?
A wide variety of activities! We have selected some for you!
Walk along the legendary Caminito del Rey
If you haven't done it yet, now is the perfect time! It's not hot, but there's plenty of sunshine to enjoy this spectacular setting. Impressive rock walls, vultures flying overhead, mountain goats, and a bit of adrenaline! But don't panic, Caminito del Rey is no longer the most dangerous trail in the world!
Visit a Winery or an Oil Mill
Less than 30 minutes from Antequera, there are at least three wineries worth visiting: Bodega La Capuchina, in a spectacular setting; Bodega Hermanos Gross, at the foot of El Torcal; and Bodega Cortijo la Fuente in Mollina.
If you're more into olive oil, we also have some excellent oil mills: Finca la Torre, which produces some of the best olive oils in the world, 100 Caños in Villanueva del Trabuco, La Samiaja in Archidona, and Molino del Hortelano in Casabermeja.
Hiking trail in El Torcal de Antequera
If you haven't been to El Torcal, you have to visit it at least once in your life! And if you've already been, you have to go back because there's always something new to discover, and every season you'll find a new Torcal! Stone forest, labyrinth, open-air museum… How would you describe it?
And with children?
Want to get away for the long weekend with your children? Come to Antequera! Young and old alike have a great time here!
Visit Lobo Park
Just 6 kilometers from Antequera is this theme park where children can see wolves up close, as well as foxes and other domestic animals.
Visit La Alcazaba
Great for dreamy and adventurous children! Imagine life in a castle, running races in the courtyard, or spying on the enemy from the keep.
And to complete your visit to Antequera with children, download the "Tebeo de Piedra" or "Pequeños Cicerones" from the Antequera City Council tourism website.
Take a stroll around the Fuente de Piedra Lagoon
Just 20 minutes from Antequera, enjoy a stroll and watch the flamingos, cranes, storks, and lots of rabbits running around near the viewpoints. For little ones who don't walk much, you can rent a really cool wooden cart!
Very close to the lagoon, you can also visit the Refugio del Burrito (Donkey Sanctuary)!
Visit the Malagueña Goat House in Casabermeja
Without a doubt, an unforgettable experience for the little ones! Being a shepherd for a day is really cool! Cheese tasting and a guided tour of the Casa de la Cabra to see lots of things.
Guided Tour Program for the Andalusia Bridge in Antequera
We have created a program of guided tours for the Puente de Andalucía, with local guides and in very small groups. Some tours include transportation for the convenience of visitors.
Thursday, February 28:
- Conjunto Monumental y Casas Palacios, por la mañana
Enjoy an entertaining and educational guided tour of Antequera. Perfect for a first encounter with the city. From the upper part of the city, where you can admire the spectacular views of this large white village, to the lower part of the city, where dozens of palace houses are located.
- Completa visita guiada de los Dólmenes, El Torcal y Antequera
This is a full-day guided tour that includes lunch, transportation, and admission to the Royal Collegiate Church.
The tour is called Stone upon Stone: from the Dolmens to the Monumental Complex and on to El Torcal! More information: Stone upon Stone
Friday, March 1: Guided tour of El Caminito del Rey
We will leave Antequera early in the morning to visit the famous Caminito del Rey. We already have the tickets, so you don't have to worry about finding them! We include transportation from your hotel or vacation rental!
Saturday, March 2:
- Senderismo en El Torcal y Visita Guiada de los Dólmenes
To really get to know El Torcal, you need to go with a guide! We will take you on the Ammonite Route, where, as the name suggests, you can see more than 15 examples of these fossils!
At the end of the route, we will visit the Menga and Viera dolmens, thus completing our tour of all the elements that make up this World Heritage Site (dolmens, Torcal, and Peña de los Enamorados). We will pick you up at your hotel!
- Completa visita guiada de los Dólmenes, El Torcal y Antequera
This is a full-day guided tour that includes lunch, transportation, and admission to the Royal Collegiate Church.
The tour is called Stone upon Stone: from the Dolmens to the Monumental Complex and on to El Torcal! More information: Stone upon Stone
Sunday, March 3: Guided tour of the museum and churches
To round off the Andalusia long weekend in Antequera, we suggest a guided tour of the city museum. We will place special emphasis on the exhibition by the great painter Cristobal Toral. We will finish with a stroll around the city's most important churches.
All guided tours can be booked individually or as part of a package including three nights in a 3-star hotel: Andalusia long weekend package in Antequera.
We hope this article helps you on your next visit to Antequera.
Happy Andalusia Day!
