Day trip details
Prices
- Day trip: €69 adults (13 and over), €55.20 children aged 3 to 12.
- Babies up to 2 travel free.
Choose your date in the booking calendar to see the current price of each rate. The price shown in the calendar is always the final price.
Availability & times
It runs on Wednesdays and Saturdays all year, and on some Mondays. Check your date in the booking calendar, which updates in real time.
It is a long day: approximately 11 to 12 hours door to door, depending on where you are picked up.
To see your exact pickup time, choose your date and your pickup point in the booking calendar.
Approximate return time
- Málaga · 19:30
For Torremolinos, Benalmádena, Fuengirola, your booking confirmation gives the time.
Approximate times, which can change with traffic on the day.
Pickup points by town
Málaga
- City centre, Av. de Andalucía 10 Rotonda de la Av. de Andalucía open in Maps
Torremolinos
- Torremolinos centre open in Maps
- Bajondillo area Restaurante El Cordobés open in Maps
Benalmádena
- Puerto Marina & Plaza Solymar area open in Maps
- Los Maites & Bil Bil beach area open in Maps
Fuengirola
- Fuengirola centre open in Maps
The booking calendar confirms your point and the time you need to be there once you pick your date. The coach waits approximately five minutes at each stop.
What's included
- Return coach from your chosen pickup point in Málaga or on the Costa del Sol
- English and Spanish-speaking guide on the coach and during the day
- Guided walk in El Torcal de Antequera
- Guided tour of the old town of Antequera
- Free time in Antequera
- Visit to the Menga dolmen
Not included: food and drink, and any ticket not listed above.
Recommendations
- Comfortable shoes or walking boots: the El Torcal route is on rocky ground.
- Bring a warm layer: it is usually cooler in El Torcal than in Antequera. Sun cream and water too; about a litre per person is a good measure.
- Suitable for families. Babies up to 2 travel free and must be carried in a baby carrier, because pushchairs are not allowed; children under 18 must always be with an adult.
- This trip is not suitable for people with reduced mobility or wheelchair users.
- Pets are not allowed.
Weather
Forecast for Antequera, next 7 days
- Wed 28☀️24° 11°
- Thu 29🌤️21° 13°
- Fri 30⛅22° 11°
- Sat 31☀️21° 11°
- Sun 1☀️20° 12°
- Mon 2☀️20° 10°
- Tue 3🌤️20° 11°
Forecast from MET Norway (yr.no), updated every few hours.
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure, with a full refund. If you cancel later, arrive late or don't show up, there is no refund.
Rock, history and some of the oldest monuments in Andalusia
Antequera sits in the heart of the province of Málaga, between one of the strangest landscapes in Spain and some of its oldest monuments. This day trip takes in all three sides of it with a guide: the rock labyrinth of El Torcal, the old town, and the dolmens, a World Heritage Site.
El Torcal de Antequera
The day starts with a guided walk of approximately two hours along a circular route through El Torcal, a karst landscape shaped over millions of years into extraordinary rock formations. On the way you see some of the best known, such as El Tornillo, “the screw”, the symbol of the area, El Sombrerillo and El Ovni, while the guide explains how this landscape was formed.
The old town
Then down to Antequera for a guided tour of approximately an hour and a half. From the Mirador de las Almenillas, high above the town, you see the whole of Antequera and the Peña de los Enamorados, the Lovers' Rock. Close by you pass through the Arch of the Giants to the Royal Collegiate Church of Santa María la Mayor, one of the great Renaissance buildings of Andalusia, and from the Plaza de Santa María you look down on the Roman baths and the church of El Carmen. The route ends in the Plaza de San Sebastián, the liveliest square in town.
Free time and the dolmens
You then have approximately two hours of free time for lunch and the town. The day ends at the Dolmens of Antequera, a World Heritage Site, with a visit to the Menga dolmen.
Back to the coast
After the dolmens, the coach takes you back to the same stop where you were picked up.
Frequently asked questions
How hard is the walk in El Torcal?
It is a circular route of approximately two hours with the guide, on rocky ground. You don't need to be a hiker, but you do need good shoes and to be comfortable walking for that long.
Is it colder in El Torcal?
Usually, yes: it is higher up and more exposed than Antequera. Bring a warm layer even on a sunny day, and sun cream.
Is there time for lunch?
Yes, approximately two hours of free time in Antequera after the guided tour of the town. Lunch is not included.
Can I bring a pushchair?
No. Pushchairs are not allowed: babies up to 2 travel free and must be carried in a baby carrier. Children under 18 must always be with an adult.
Is it suitable if I have reduced mobility?
No. This trip is not suitable for people with reduced mobility or wheelchair users, mainly because of the walk in El Torcal. If you have any doubt, write to us before booking.
Can I bring my dog?
No. Pets are not allowed on this trip.
Can I cancel?
Yes, free of charge up to 24 hours before departure, with a full refund. After that, or if you don't show up, there is no refund.
Is El Torcal suitable for children?
Yes, the whole trip is suitable for families. Babies up to 2 travel free and must be carried in a baby carrier, because pushchairs are not allowed; children under 18 must always be with an adult.
How long is the visit to the dolmens?
Approximately 30 minutes, at the end of the day, with a visit to the Menga dolmen.
More questions about Antequera
What are the Dolmens of Antequera?
Megalithic tombs built thousands of years ago with enormous stone slabs. Together with El Torcal and the Peña de los Enamorados they form the Antequera Dolmens Site, a World Heritage Site. This trip visits the Menga dolmen.
What is the Peña de los Enamorados?
The mountain shaped like a face lying down that rises over the plain of Antequera. Its name, the Lovers' Rock, comes from a local legend, and the Menga dolmen was built facing it.
How was El Torcal formed?
The limestone was laid down under the sea and later raised into mountains. Rain and frost have worn it into stacked layers and pillars, which is why so many rocks look like piles of plates.
Can I get to Antequera from Benalmádena, Torremolinos or Fuengirola?
Yes. This trip picks up in Málaga, Torremolinos, Benalmádena and Fuengirola. The exact points are under Pickup points by town above.
