What to see in Antequera Malaga
The province of Antequera is located in the “heart of Andalusia”. It is known by this name due to its geographical location, since it is located at the crossroads of the roads that connect Seville, Malaga, Granada and Cordoba.
In addition, Antequera is also recognized with this name due to the historical and artistic heritage that this province has.
If you are making a city break in the near future and want to know what to see in Antequera, from the La Garganta Rural Tourist Complex we invite you to continue reading.
Antequera: its history
Antequera has been a busy place for many years, and has been considered a human settlement since prehistoric times. Its most important archaeological remains are the Bengali, Vieira and El Romelar stone tombs created during the Bronze Age.
Later, the Romans founded the cities of Antigalia, Singilia Barba and Acilia Plecusa. The Efebo de Antequera was born at this time, a bronze from the 1st century AD, and is currently considered one of the best Roman sculptures in Spain.
During the Arab domination, Madina Antaquira established itself as a relevant population center and acquired great prestige as a frontier military fortress. The King of Castile considered it the key to the kingdom of Granada and tried to seize the city at various times, which was finally taken by El Infante Don Fernando in the year 1410.
In the 16th century, Antequera became one of the most important cities in Andalusia. At this time the Collegiate Church of Santa María la Mayor was built and the Chair of Grammar and Latin was founded.
On the outskirts of Antequera is the archaeological site of the Antequera Dolmens.
Antequera’s heritage was increased with the creation of various churches, such as those of San Sebastián, San Pedro and San Juan Bautista.
In relation to the urban aesthetics taken until then in the city, it was Mannerism and Baroque that were present from the 17th to the 18th century, and following these canons, the Tower of the Collegiate Church of San Sebastián and more churches such as La Trinidad or San Domingo.
Furthermore, in Antequera the Federal Constitution of Andalusia was drawn up in 1883 and after almost a century the Autonomous Pact was signed which led the region to achieve its autonomy.
Santa Ana Antequera Station
The municipality has its own railway station called Antequera-Santa Ana. In this city, trains arrive and depart for Algeciras, Seville, Córdoba, Granada, Madrid and Málaga.
This is a strong point of Antequera, since, thanks to its railway station, there is a large influx of people. In addition, it provides service to Antequera and its region, and together with the Puente Genil-Herrera station, also to the central area of Andalusia.
Bullring Antequera
The Antequera bullring is one of the best known places in the province.
This bullring is made up of two floors and eight entrance doors and has a current capacity of 8,268 seats.
In 1984, after the Antequera City Council acquired ownership of this place, a rehabilitation and remodeling of the square was carried out.
A new main shadow door is built on its façade following the Antequera model of the 18th century builders. In the different sectors into which the square is divided, called high lines, the wooden roofs were replaced by an arcade of Tuscan columns and semicircular arches.
Antequera Golf
If you like golf, or you want to have a fun time with friends or family, you have to visit Antequera Golf, a beautiful 18-hole golf course, located in the center of Andalusia, at the foot of the Natural Park from El Torcal of Antequera.
This golf course, in addition to being located in a privileged place surrounded by spectacular scenery and complete facilities, is known for being an ecological course and for being surrounded by protected species.
How to get to Antequera
Antequera is a municipality that, as we mentioned at the beginning, is located at the point that connects several important cities in the country, and many people are encouraged to make a getaway or stop in that city. Next, we explain how to get to Antequera.
Thanks to the privileged geographical situation in which Antequera is located, it has a network of motorways and highways that connect it with fluidity with the interior of the country and the coast, as well as two AVE stations that facilitate its access through the railroad network.
If you are from Malaga Capital, or you leave from here, you should know that it is only 45 kilometers from Antequera, so it will not take you more than 50 minutes to get there from Malaga capital. Take the A-45 motorway and take exit 149.
We hope we have resolved many doubts about the city of Antequera, about how to get there, what to see, etc. If you want to know more about this city, contact us!
From La Garganta Rural Tourist Complex, we make sure that your visit to the city becomes an unforgettable experience.
