El Torcal de Antequera

The limestone formations in El Torcal de Antequera create a landscape of towers, corridors, and natural plazas across the mountain range at 1300 meters elevation.

The Spanish government declared El Torcal a Natural Site of National Interest in 1929, leading to the establishment of a protected area covering 17 square kilometers.

The limestone terrain contains multiple caves, including Cueva del Toro, which holds numerous Neolithic artifacts from early human settlements in the region.

Three marked walking trails of different lengths guide visitors through the reserve, with the shortest route extending 1.5 kilometers and the longest reaching 4.5 kilometers.

The geological formations originated from marine sediments 150 million years ago during the Jurassic period, when this area remained under the Tethys Sea.

Location: Antequera

Location: Villanueva de la Concepción

Inception: 1989

Part of: Antequera Dolmens Site, Natura 2000, Natura 2000 in Spain

GPS coordinates: 36.96361,-4.54556

Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:59