Antequera
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Get in
Bus by Casada company runs regular service from Málaga. Takes about 55 minutes. Also AVE train which takes 20 minutes but Antequera station is slightly out of town
Get around
Small enough to do by foot but there are taxis.
If you are heading to attractions outside of the town, it would be a good idea to rent a car:
If you are heading to attractions outside of the town, it would be a good idea to rent a car:
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Rentikar
phone: +34 952 84 32 43
See
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Castle of Antequera
address: Calle de los HerradoresThe castle area is worth visiting because of the beautiful view of the town. Royal Collegiate Church of Santa María la MayorRenaissance church. Part of Spanish national heritage (Patrimonio histórico español). Just east of the castle.
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Bullring of Antequera
address: Carretera del Albergue -
Lobo Park
address: Carretera AntequeraWulf Park can be visited only during guided tours, which are held a few times a day. There is also café and English speaking staff. El TorcalNature park full of rock formed of overlapping flat limestone. There are marked trails. At car park there is also a visiting centre with toilets, restaurant and small museum.
Do
Buy
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La Verónica
address: Avenida TalaveraClothes shops, restaurants and supermarket. Maybe the only shopping mall in Antequera.
Eat
Antequera's gastronomy is very famous in Andalusia. Porra antequerana is a very tasty tomato juice which goes very well with the mollete antequerano which is a kind of bread, typical of this town.
The Parador, recently refurbished, serves a good midday Menu del Día.
The Parador, recently refurbished, serves a good midday Menu del Día.
Sleep
Parador Stylish decor nice terrace with pool and stunning views of plain and the Mountains of Málaga.
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phone: +34 952 840 010address: Calle Infante Don Fernando 31Basic budget hotel. The room includes air-conditioner, small fridge and bathroom. (parking 7e / day)
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phone: +34 951 060 400address: Urb. Santa Catalina s/n.4-star hotel near the golf course.
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Hotel Convento de la Magdalena
phone: +34 951 060 400address: Urb. Antequera Golf s/n5-star hotel located in a historic building. -
phone: +34 951 464 069address: Calle Toril 3Small family hotel in the center of Antequera.
Connect
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Municipal Tourist Office
address: Plaza de San Sebastián 7
Go next
Laguna de la Fuente de PiedraThis lake is 23 km northwest of Antequera, next to the town of Fuente de Piedra. It's known for its birds, including flamingos.
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phone: +34 680 56 35 78address: Calle Olivo Hojiblanco 15, Villanueva de AlgaidasThe Berrocal Museum-System is an exhibition venue around the work of sculptor Miguel Berrocal, located a few kilometers away in the village of Villanueva de Algaidas. Berrocal is best known for his puzzle sculptures, which can be disassembled into many abstract pieces. The venue has 3 exhibit spaces: The museum's first wing is dedicated to painting and graphical works. The Studio-Workshop is where you will be able to discover the complex creative and technical process for the production of his disassemblable works. The House-Museum provides visitors with a sense of Berrocal's personality and exhibits works by his many artist friends.
- The Antequera Dolmens Site outside the town is listed as a world heritage site.