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Torcal de Antequera

At the Torcal de Antequera, visitors follow waymarked trails through limestone rock formations shaped over millions of years, where erosion has created natural shapes such as the 'tornillo' (screw), the 'sombrerillo' (little hat) and the 'cáliz' (chalice), among others. The Torcal Alto Visitor Centre offers an interpretation area and is the starting point for routes of varying length, such as the Yellow Route and the Green Route, which take in both open panoramas and narrow passages between the rocks. The site is home to sinkholes and caves, such as the Cueva de El Toro, which preserves prehistoric remains and evidence of human occupation since the Neolithic. During the walk you can spot a wide variety of flora adapted to the rock and fauna such as Iberian ibex, griffon vultures and reptiles, in a setting made difficult to cross by its karst terrain.

Things to do at Torcal de Antequera: 9 missions

• Explore the Cueva de El ToroVisit the Cueva de El Toro and discover its important prehistoric sites.
• Explore the Sima de la UniónDiscover the Sima de la Unión, one of the deepest sinkholes in the Torcal.
• Descend into the Sima AzulVisit the Sima Azul, known for its depth of 115 metres.
• Discover the Green RouteFollow the 1.5 km Green Route, ideal for a first impression of the Natural Site.
• Explore the Yellow RouteFollow the 3 km Yellow Route and admire the panoramic views of the Torcal Alto.
• Follow the Orange RouteWalk the Orange Route and enjoy a 3.5 km trail through the Natural Site.
• Enjoy the Torcal Alto Visitor CentreEnjoy the Torcal Alto Visitor Centre at Torcal de Antequera. Check conditions and availability in this experience's source.
• Discover the Sphinx at Torcal de AntequeraThe Sphinx is a rock formation resembling this famous monument.
• Visit Torcal de AntequeraVisit Torcal de Antequera in Antequera and recognise the place on the ground.

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