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Monte de San Antón

Monte de San Antón is a hill in the municipality of Málaga, with three summits: the east summit at 507 m, the west summit at 491 m where the Cruz de San Antón stands, and a south-east summit at 372 m. It is part of the Montes de Málaga and has a karst relief with limestone pavements, sinkholes, shafts and underground galleries. From its viewpoints you can see the eastern and western coast, the city of Málaga, the beaches of Pedregalejo and Gibralfaro Hill. The surroundings are home to species such as the common chameleon and Bonelli's eagle, as well as endemic plants. Hiking routes of varying difficulty are available, such as the Circular Route, the Cross Route and the Lagarillo Blanco Route, which take in the summits, caves, centuries-old pines, an image of the Virgin and a large carob tree. It is a natural area very close to the city, accessible and with scenic and biological value.

Things to do at Monte de San Antón: 7 missions

• Look out from the two viewpoints over the Bay of MálagaEnjoy the views over the Bay of Málaga from these two viewpoints.
• Visit the Cruz de San AntónGo to the Cruz de San Antón, on the west summit of the hill.
• Walk the Circular RouteFollow this circular route, with rest stops along the way.
• Discover the Virgin on the stone wallFind the Virgin on the stone wall along the route.
• Walk Monte de San AntónExplore this hill and discover its points of interest along the way.
• Look at the centuries-old pinesTake in the centuries-old pines along the route.
• Rest by the large carob treeThe large carob tree offers lovely views and a perfect place to take a break.

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