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Antequera

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What to see in Antequera

UNESCO-listed dolmens, the Alcazaba above the town and the karst landscape of El Torcal, in the heart of Andalusia.

Updated 19 October 2026 · How we make our guides

  • 5 must-see places
  • Best time: from September to June
Photo: Malopez 21 · CC BY-SA 4.0

Antequera highlights

The places you can’t miss. In the app we sort them by day and close to each other.

  1. Menga and Viera Dolmens

    A World Heritage Site.

  2. Alcazaba

    Views of the Peña de los Enamorados.

  3. El Torcal

    Limestone rocks in impossible shapes.

  4. Royal Collegiate Church of Santa María

    Renaissance, next to the Alcazaba.

  5. Fuente de Piedra lagoon

    Flamingos in spring.

Day trips from Antequera

We take you straight to the best-rated tour on GetYourGuide, with its reviews and dates.

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When to travel to Antequera

The months with the fewest warnings to travel to Antequera are from September to June.

  1. Jan no warnings
  2. Feb no warnings
  3. Mar no warnings
  4. Apr no warnings
  5. May no warnings
  6. Jun no warnings
  7. Jul with warnings
  8. Aug with warnings
  9. Sep no warnings
  10. Oct no warnings
  11. Nov no warnings
  12. Dec no warnings
  • July, August

    Heatwaves

    In July and August it often tops 40 °C at midday.

    What to do: Visit at opening time (Alcázar, Mezquita), take a siesta from 2 to 6 pm and enjoy life at night.

Where and what to eat

To eat like a local: the neighbourhood taberna. The dishes you can’t miss are in the Spain guide.

Frequently asked questions about Antequera

What to see in Antequera?

Menga and Viera Dolmens, Alcazaba, El Torcal, Royal Collegiate Church of Santa María and Fuente de Piedra lagoon.

What to see in Antequera in one day?

Don’t miss Menga and Viera Dolmens, Alcazaba, El Torcal, Royal Collegiate Church of Santa María and Fuente de Piedra lagoon. To split it into days and areas without crossing the city back and forth, the Bagintravel app plans your trip in a minute.

What’s the best time to travel to Antequera?

The months with the fewest warnings to travel to Antequera are from September to June.

What day trips can you take from Antequera?

El Torcal and Guided tour of Antequera.

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Guide reviewed 19 October 2026. Places, areas and seasons: the same data the Bagintravel app uses. Sources and method.