Antequera, in the province of Malaga, is located at the foot of the Torcal mountain range, famous for the shapes of its limestone rocks that form one of the most important karst landscapes in Europe, and the Sierra de la Chimney but also It is located in a strategic geographical enclave because it is located in the center of Andalusia.
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Antequera, in the province of Málaga, is located at the foot of the Torcal mountain range, famous for the forms of its limestone rocks that form one of the most important karst landscapes in Europe, and the Sierra de la Chimney but also It is located in a strategic geographical enclave because it is located in the center of Andalusia.
But if there is something that characterizes Antequera, it is its historical, artistic and cultural heritage, as evidenced by the numerous archaeological remains from different periods found in its territory, in fact, together with Úbeda and Baeza (Jaén), it is the Andalusian city with the greatest historical heritage -artistic possesses. Proof of this is the outstanding set of Dolmens of Menga, Viera and El Romeral, World Heritage by UNESCO! But also, we will get to know the Roman Antikaria, its many churches, convents and palaces from different periods, all of this, without forgetting its Arab walls and the dominant Alcazaba de Antequera.
And how can we not mention the rich gastronomy of Antequera? In the region, the gastronomy stands out for the products that are harvested in La Vega with its vegetables, cereals and olive oil, but in addition, in Antequera there are many pastry shops where we will find ice creams, donuts and sweets. A special mention has the "bienmesabe" And what about the wonderful porra from Antequera and its famous muffins!