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Antequera - A journey back in time
A visit to this historical Andalucan town is a journey almost 5,000 years back in time, beginning with the Bronze Age and the native Iberians. The timeline is there to be followed in this fascinating city's profusion of burial mounds, dolmens, Roman baths, a Moorish Castle, Gothic churches, renaissance fountains and baroque bell towers.
Antequera lies in the province of Malaga and is situated in the very heart of Andalusia between Granada, Sevilla and the regional capital of Malaga on the Costa Del Sol. On passing you may be fooled in thinking it is a typical whitewashed medieval town concealing perhaps a few historic buildings leaving you with a feeling of shall we visit it or not, however Antequeras modest facade hides a real treasure trove of historic sights and proudly boasts over 55 places of great historic and cultural value to visit not including the geological wonderment of El Torcal set high above the adjoining mountain range which has eagerly protected the town for thousands of years.
Antequeras history goes back to prehistoric times and has been inhabited by many cultures including the Dolmens, native Iberians, Romans and the Moores, al of which, have thankfully left their mark for us to enjoy to this very day.
A visit to this historical Andalucan town is a journey almost 5,000 years back in time, beginning with the Bronze Age and the native Ibe...
Antequera - In the heart of Andalucia
Antequera is spread out over the plains of La Vega where rich farmlands are irrigated by the Guadalhorce River which for centuries has been one of Andalucias most fertile areas currently harvesting cereals, asparagus, olives, fruit and sunflowers.
It is overlooked by a huge crag of limestone over 800 meters high called La Pe�a de los Enmorados ( Lovers Leap ). The name is derived from a local legend regarding the impossible love affair between a young Christian and a Moorish girl from nearby Archidona who after been sought and found by the girls father where driven to the top of the cliff where sadly rather than be separated from a life of love together chose to launch themselves into the abyss and to certain death, a statue in the Plaza de Castilla was recently erected to commemorate this historic act of despair.
The Pe�a also fascinatingly resembles a head, said to be of an Indian warrior laying down which gave rise to its other well known other name of the Cabeza del Indio. The rock is visible from many kilometers in every direction and seems to watch over the fertile plains and town jealously guarding every movement within site of such a natural grandeur.
It is overlooked by a huge crag of limestone over 800 meters high called La Pe�a de los Enmorados ( Lovers Leap ). The name is derived from a local legend regarding the impossible love affair between a young Christian and a Moorish girl from nearby Archidona who after been sought and found by the girls father where driven to the top of the cliff where sadly rather than be separated from a life of love together chose to launch themselves into the abyss and to certain death, a statue in the Plaza de Castilla was recently erected to commemorate this historic act of despair.
The Pe�a also fascinatingly resembles a head, said to be of an Indian warrior laying down which gave rise to its other well known other name of the Cabeza del Indio. The rock is visible from many kilometers in every direction and seems to watch over the fertile plains and town jealously guarding every movement within site of such a natural grandeur.
Antequera is within easy reach of the Malaga capital and all the major seaside resorts along the Costa del Sol one of Spain top tourism hot spots..
Antequera is spread out over the plains of La Vega where rich farmlands are irrigated by the Guadalhorce River which for centuries has been ...
Antequera - One of Spains most underated Gems
Antequera has to be one of Andalusia's most underrated gems and if you ever have the chance to visit this historic and typical medieval Spanish town you will surely understand why.
A visit to this historical Andalusian town is a journey almost 5,000 years back in time, beginning with the Bronze Age and the native Iberians. The timeline is there to be followed in this fascinating city's profusion of burial mounds, dolmens, Roman baths, a Moorish Castle, Gothic churches, Renaissance fountains and baroque bell towers.
Antequera lies in the province of Malaga and is situated in the very heart of Andalusia between Granada and Sevilla and the coastal city of Malaga and on passing you may be fooled in thinking it is a typical whitewashed medieval town conceiling perhaps a few historic buildings leaving you with a feeling of shall we visit it or not, however Antequeras modest facade hides a a real tresure trove of historic sights and proudly boasting over 55 places of great historic and cultural value to visit not including the geological wonderment of El Torcal set high above the adjoining mountain range which has eagerly protected the town for thousands of years.
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Gary
Antequera has to be one of Andalusia's most underrated gems and if you ever have the chance to visit this historic and typical medie...
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