On this guided tour of El Torcal and the Antequera Dolmens, we'll travel back to prehistoric Andalusia and step inside the megalithic temples of El Romeral, Menga, and Viera. A must-see!
Tour Details
At the indicated time, we'll meet at your chosen pickup point in central Antequera to begin this guided tour of El Torcal and the Dolmens Archaeological Site.
From your pickup point in Antequera, we'll travel by minibus to the Dolmen or tholos of El Romeral, an impressive stone structure dating back to the Late Neolithic period. Inside, you'll find a corbelled dome typical of prehistoric Mediterranean architecture, an awe-inspiring sight!
We'll also visit the Menga and Viera Dolmens, one of the most important megalithic archaeological complexes in Europe. We'll explore these prehistoric temples and uncover how, why, and by whom they were built.
Along our route, we'll also discover El Torcal de Antequera, a breathtaking natural reserve famed for its dramatic karst rock formations. There, we'll follow a guided trail past its main highlights, spot traces of marine fossils that inhabited the area during the Jurassic period, and take in the region's sweeping panoramic viewpoints.
Finally, we'll head back to Antequera, returning to the initial meeting point between 3 and 4 hours after pickup.
Pickup Points
Subject to availability, you can select one of the following pickup points during the booking process:
- Parador de Antequera
- Puerta de Estepa
- Plaza del Coso Viejo
- Plaza de Castilla
Itinerary Order
For organizational reasons, the order of the visits described in the itinerary may vary.