El Torcal de Antequera
Paraje Natural Torcal de Antequera
Karst rock formations layered like a mille-feuille, part of the Antequera World Heritage ensemble, where wild Iberian ibex can be spotted.
El Torcal is one of Europe's most spectacular karst landscapes, where limestone that lay on the seabed 150 million years ago has weathered into layered rock formations. Two loop trails start from the visitor centre: the green route (about 1.5 km) and the yellow route (about 3 km). Both are free. From the lookout points you can see the Antequera plain and the sea in the distance, and Iberian ibex are often spotted. There is no public transport. Driving from Málaga takes about 50 minutes, and parking is limited, so arrive early in peak season.
Opening hours
All day; visitor centre approx. 10:00–17:00 (extended in summer)
Nearby sights
- Antequera Dolmens Site
- Caminito del Rey
- La Concepción Historical Botanical Garden
- Carmen Thyssen Museum
- Picasso's Birthplace Museum
- Museo Picasso Málaga
- Calle Marqués de Larios
- Mercado Central de Atarazanas