El Torcal Videos– Wildlife, Rock Formations, and Natural Beauty
El Torcal park and the protected EL Torcal Natural Area is known for it's unusual Jurrasic limestone rock formations. Located about 30 km north of Málaga city in the direction of Antequera near the village of Villanueva de la Concepción.
El Torcal de Antequera – Nature’s Ancient Masterpiece
This video offers a stunning glimpse into the vast, otherworldly landscape of El Torcal de Antequera, one of Andalucía’s most remarkable natural parks. The sweeping views reveal just how expansive this area is, with its labyrinth of sculpted limestone towers, cliffs, and valleys creating a scene straight out of prehistory.
Formed over 150 million years ago, these rocks date back to the Jurassic period, when the entire region lay beneath a warm, shallow sea. Over millennia, the forces of nature—wind, rain, and shifting tectonic plates—have shaped the limestone into the dramatic formations we see today. It’s a place where geology and imagination meet, inviting visitors to wander through landscapes that feel both timeless and alive.
Searching for Spanish Ibex
El Torcal isn’t just about rocks—it’s also a sanctuary for wildlife. The park teems with life, from ibex gracefully climbing the rocky slopes to griffon vultures soaring above the valleys. Wild orchids and rare plants add splashes of colour among the stones, making every season different.
For wildlife photographers, El Torcal offers endless inspiration. The interplay of light and shadow, combined with the raw beauty of the landscape and its diverse fauna, makes it one of Andalucía’s most rewarding places to explore through the lens.
Video from wildlife photographer Marcos G. Meider in search of the Spanish Ibex mountain goat in El Torcal Natural Park early one cold morning.
More pages about El Torcal
El Torcal de Antequera Natural Area boasts one of the most dramatic and exceptional karstic landscapes in Europe
Thirty kilometres north of Malaga is the 12km² Torcal de Antequera Natural Area, with one of the most dramatic and exceptional karstic landscapes in Europe. This surreal and lunar grey limestone… More →
El Torcal Park and the protected El Torcal Natural Area is known for its unusual limestone rock formations. The park and natural area are located about 30 km north of Málaga city, heading towards… More →
El Torcal park and the protected EL Torcal Natural Area is known for it's unusual limestone rock formations. Located about 30 km north of Málaga city in the direction of Antequera near the village… More →
La Sierra del Torcal is situated some ten kilometres from the town of Antequera which, with its eastern foothills, the Sierra Pelada, results in an awesome view of majestic mountain ranges… More →
El Tornillo —literally “The Screw” due to its twisted shape— is a perfect example of the karstic formations that define El Torcal
Within the Torcal de Antequera Natural Area is this protected geological feature, the Tornillo del Torcal. Its name - the Screw of Torcal - comes from its distinctive appearance, as its limestone… More →
See a selection of excellent private party or family excursions from Esteponaa with or affiliate partner Viator, perfect opportunities to see the major attractions in Andalucia without the hassle… More →
The extraordinary limestone rock formations of El Torcal, Antequera.
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… More →
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