Antequera is famous for a dish called "Porra Antequerana", which is a very thick style gazpacho. Also from Antequera are the wonderful, soft, "rustic-style" buns called "molletes". These are sold throughout Andalucia as they are so popular.
These are the main annual festivals celebrated in Antequera: Semana Santa, Señor de la Salud y de las Aguas, Spring Fair, Royal Fair of August and Nuestra Señora de los Remedios.
Antequera is filled with small shops usually run as family businesses. However, there are also modern shopping centres, including a fully equipped "Hipermarket" on the outskirts of the city. It is, therefore, easy to meet all basic shopping requirements. In addition, it's quite easy to find markets offering produce from the countryside, including, fruits, vegetables, and olive oil, honey and fresh eggs.
Among the most popular sporting activities in the Antequera region are horse riding, trekking and golf. Also, inside the city there are numerous opportunies to join organized sport activities and teams. For more information about these activities, check with the gym ("gimnasio" or "polideportivo") nearest you.
Tourist offices in Antequera: Town Hall Tourist Department, Municipal Tourist Office and Tourist Center.
A visit to this historical Andalucían 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.
Plan your visit to these selection of interesting museums in Antequera town. Theses include the Casa Museo de la Diputacion Provincial, Museo Conventual de las Descalzas, Museo Taurino, Museo de Usos y Costumbres San Benito, Museo del aceite - Hojiblanca
Antequera is a medieval town in the hills to the north of Malaga, overlooked by a Moorish fortress or Alcazaba. It is located in a fertile river valley, with olive groves and fields of sunflowers, and has great climbing and walking attractions nearby.
Within easy reach of Antequera you will find two amazing rock attractions: El Torcal park, with its extraordinary limestone rock formations, including la Copa (the wine glass), el Lagaro (the lizard) and la Loba (the she-wolf); and El Chorro gorge, sheer 400-metre rock walls, through which the river Guadalhorce flows.
The Parks in Antequera are Paraje Natural del Torcal, El Chorro, Jardín de la Plaza de Toros, Jardines del Rey, Río de la Villa and Corazón de Jesús.
Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a patio, CENTRO ANTEQUERA Moderno Apartamento de Santa Cruz is set in Antequera. Free WiFi is featured throughout the property and private parking is available on site. The property is non-smoking and is located 49 km from Jorge Rando Museum.
The Museo Conventual de las Descalzas is a religious art museum located in the centre of Antequera. It is part of the San José Convent and is managed by cloistered nuns of the Discalced Carmelite order.
We will take you out of the tourist routes where you only can access with the help of local guide. During this Private activity you will have the opportunity to visit the Torcal de Antequera place with a duration of 3 Hours with a Private Transportation included.
Set in Antequera, 49 km from Jorge Rando Museum and 50 km from Museum of Glass and Crystal, Casa Rural Antikaria offers air-conditioned accommodation with a patio and free WiFi. The property has quiet street views.
Featuring city views, Najera Suite is set in Antequera, around 50 km from Museum of Glass and Crystal. It is located 49 km from Jorge Rando Museum and provides a lift. Free WiFi is available and private parking can be arranged at an extra charge.
Featuring a terrace, Hotel Manzanito is located in Antequera in the Andalucía region, 49 km from Jorge Rando Museum and 50 km from Museum of Glass and Crystal. With a shared lounge, the 2-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. Private parking can be arranged at an extra charge.
Located in Antequera, 35 km from Jorge Rando Museum, La Sierra provides accommodation with a terrace, private parking, a restaurant and a bar. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. The hotel features family rooms.
The hotel and restaurant, with its welcoming and pleasant atmosphere, is situated in the attractive whitewashed town of Antequera, located in the heart of Andalusia.
Finca Eslava is a converted 18th-century manor house located just outside Antequera. It offers a large garden with a pool and paddle tennis court. Rooms at the Hotel Finca Eslava feature wooden beams and whitewashed walls. They are air-conditioned and have free WiFi access.
This 4-star hotel is located a 10-minute walk from the historical town of Antequera and offers guests well-appointed rooms, and outdoor swimming pools and an 18-hole golf course.
