El Torcal de Antequera
Antequera, Spain
A karst plateau of stacked limestone towers with marked loop trails of 1.5 to 3 km from the visitor centre. The access road is narrow and winding; at busy times a shuttle runs from the lower car park.
El Torcal de Antequera is a karst landscape of stacked limestone formations. The Jurassic limestone is around 150 million years old and was lifted to over 1,300 m during the Tertiary; the highest point, the Camorro de las Siete Mesas, stands at about 1,336 m. The area has been protected since 1929 as a Site of National Natural Interest and has been a nature reserve since 1978.
Three colour-coded walking trails of 1.5, 2.5 and 4.5 km start from the car park with its small visitor centre, along with a short path to a viewpoint. The paved access road climbs from Villanueva de la Concepción. Most visitors come in spring and autumn, as temperatures can be extreme in summer and winter; allow roughly one to three hours, depending on the trail.
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- Antequera, Spain
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- Nature & parks
- GPS
- 36.9537, -4.5443
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Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
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Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually April–June and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in March, July–August and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Spain: Tolls on some roads, bridges or tunnels. Many former toll motorways are now free; some AP roads still charge. Motorway limit for cars: 120 km/h.
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All campsites in Spain · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is El Torcal de Antequera?
El Torcal de Antequera is in Antequera, Spain, at GPS 36.9537, -4.5443. It is about 28 km from Málaga.
Can you camp near El Torcal de Antequera?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Antequerra Calle Santa María la Vieja, about 7 km away; within 25 km there are 12 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass El Torcal de Antequera?
El Torcal de Antequera is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Málaga’s hinterland: El Torcal and the Caminito del Rey.
What is there to see near El Torcal de Antequera?
Places worth a stop nearby: Antequera Dolmens (8 km), Caminito del Rey (20 km), Fuente de Piedra lagoon (26 km) and Setenil de las Bodegas (57 km).
When is the best time to visit El Torcal de Antequera?
The most pleasant months are usually April–June and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in March, July–August and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)