Why Antequera?
Antequera centre
Antequera is a medium-sized town in the province of Málaga, situated at the foot of the 'El Torcal' and 'El Arco Calizo Chimenea' mountain ranges, approximately 47 kilometres (30 miles) from the province's capital, the city of Málaga. From Málaga airport, you can reach Antequera within 45 minutes. Antequera is a true gem. The real Andalucia, not yet affected by mass tourism. The town is situated at a crossroads between Seville, Granada, Córdoba, Málaga and Ronda, in the very heart of Andalucia. Almost everything worth visiting in Andalucia is easy tov reach from Antequera.
Watch a video impression of Antequera below:
Watch a video impression of Antequera below:
Rural setting yet close to Antequera's bustling centre
View from the castle towards Casa Castillo
Casa Castillo kijkt uit over de oude wijk San Juan, ligt aan de rand van Antequera en biedt prachtige uitzichten richting de Moorse vesting en richting de bergen. Vanuit onz bed en breakfast loop je dus zo de natuur en de 'campo' in. En toch ben je lopend binnen vijf minuten in het centrum van Antequera. Je ziet het op deze foto. Het beste van twee werelden!
Culture and history
Semana Santa
Antequera has a rich culture and history: museums, architecture, archeological finding places (Moorish, Roman, prehistoric)... It is surrounded by a breath-taking landscape, with mountains, lakes and so much more. The most important festivities are 'Semana Santa', the 'Feria de Primavera' and in Summer there are many cultural activities: the 'Antequera Blues Festival', 'La Noche Flamenca', and more. All these activities take place within an atmosphere of a warm Summer nights under a star-bespangled sky. In Summer, local life adapts to the warmer temperatures and is slowly re-awakes after a lazy afternoon. Until the wee small hours, locals and visitors alike enjoy each other's company with a few drinks and tapas. All ages, from the very young to the very old, can be seen strolling along the streets.
Some ideas for visitors
Dolmen
There are lots of things to do in and around Antequera, We can give you numerous tips for a pleasant stay in Andaluscia. Here are some suggestions:
- Antequera is proud of its more than 30 churches and (still active!) nunneries
- Visit the city museum
- Visit the pre-historic dolmens (burial mounds), a UNESCO World Heritage Site!
- Visit the medieval Moorish fortress
- Stroll through downtoan Antequera and enjoy a drink and a few tapas!
- Explore the El Torcal mountain range, just 15 minutes away from our B&B
- Visit the closeby El Chorro lake district
- Go flamenco watching in the closeby laguna of Fuente de Piedra
- Visit the Montes de Málaga nature reserve
Please visit our special page with tips for day trips and city trip in Andalucia.
- Antequera is proud of its more than 30 churches and (still active!) nunneries
- Visit the city museum
- Visit the pre-historic dolmens (burial mounds), a UNESCO World Heritage Site!
- Visit the medieval Moorish fortress
- Stroll through downtoan Antequera and enjoy a drink and a few tapas!
- Explore the El Torcal mountain range, just 15 minutes away from our B&B
- Visit the closeby El Chorro lake district
- Go flamenco watching in the closeby laguna of Fuente de Piedra
- Visit the Montes de Málaga nature reserve
Please visit our special page with tips for day trips and city trip in Andalucia.
City trips, sun & sea
Costa del Sol
Daarnaast kun je beroemde steden als Málaga (30-40 min), Córdoba (een uur) Granada (een uur), Ronda (een uur) en Sevilla (anderhalf uur) gemakkelijk in een dag bezoeken. Ook een dagje kust is heel goed te doen: en dan kun je kiezen uit de bekende plaatsen Torremolinos, Fuengirola en Marbella aan de ene kant van Málaga en andere, meer authentieke Spaanse vissersplaatsjes aan de andere kant van de stad. Daar kun je vlak aan zee genieten van heerlijke verse gegrilde of gefrituurde vis rechtstreeks uit de zee. Als je geluk hebt, zie je nog een visser met zijn bootje aanmeren of zijn netten leeghalen.