This option for groups includes a guided tour of the Torcal de Antequera Natural Area and the Menga and Viera Dolmens, in a full day.
Torcal de Antequera Natural Area
The visit begins in the imposing landscape of the Torcal de Antequera, to which the entire morning is dedicated to hiking. It’s well worth it!
The Torcal de Antequera is a protected natural area which is located 15km from the city of Antequera. Its altitude, over 1200 meters, affords views of the Mediterranean Sea.
But more than the panoramic views, El Torcal de Antequera stands out for its dreamlike landscape. Huge blocks of stacked rocks, with unreal shapes, stretch as far as the eye can see. It is a veritable “sea of stone.”
In the case of guided tours for groups in this format, the Ammonite Route is the preferred option, as it is the most comprehensive and spectacular of the hiking routes. In addition to seeing marine fossils such as ammonites and belemnites, visitors can enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of the karst labyrinth of El Torcal de Antequera and the rest of the province.
Ammonite Route
- Length (approx.): 4.50km
- Duration (approx.): 3 hours with interpretive stops
- Difficulty: low-medium (very rocky and irregular terrain, it is advisable to use mountain boots or similar footwear)
- The guide will make various stops to interpret the landscape: panoramic views of the nearby environment (Sierra Nevada, Malaga Bay, Sierra de las Nieves, etc.), traces of marine fossils of Ammonites and Belemnites, remains of human settlements, karst formations, biodiversity native, etc.
However, if the group consists of elderly people, those with reduced mobility, or those who don’t have as much time, the hiking route through El Torcal will be adapted to the participants. In this case, the visit will be complemented with a guided tour of the Torcal Alto Visitor Center (museum and audiovisual presentation).
Menga and Viera Dolmens
Los Dólmenes de Menga y Viera se encuentran en la misma ciudad de Antequera, en el Conjunto Arqueológico Dólmenes de Antequera. Este archaeological enclave is the most important megalithic complex in Europe.
The Menga Dolmen it is the largest tomb and has a spectacular entrance. Composed of an atrium, corridor, and burial chamber, its construction with large stone slabs supported by three enormous pillars is particularly noteworthy. Its orientation is also quite unusual, as from the interior one can see the “Peña de los Enamorados” (Lovers’ Rock), a place of great symbolism throughout history.
The Viera Dolmen, near Menga, is characterized by its narrow passage grave, with a small burial chamber at the far end. Its precise orientation allows the sun’s rays to illuminate the burial chamber at dawn on the spring and autumn equinoxes.
Schedule
The guided tour of Torcal, Menga and Viera is only offered as a full-day tour, as this is the only way to truly appreciate the beauty of these places.jornada completa, ya que así tan sólo así se puede llegar a apreciar la belleza de estos lugares.
The visit schedule can be adapted to the group, always taking into account the opening hours of the Antequera Dolmens Archaeological Site. However, an approximate itinerary for the visit could be as follows:programación aproximada de la visita, podría ser la siguiente:
- 10:00 a.m.: Group reception at the Torcal Alto Visitor Center. Introduction of the guides and coordination of the group.
- 10:30 a.m.: Start of the hiking route through the Torcal de Antequera (Ammonite Route or similar). Hiking boots or similar footwear are essential.
- 01:30 am: Return to Torcal Alto Visitor Center and free time for lunch. There is a small picnic area nearby. At the Restaurante “El Torcal” offers group menus upon request.
- 3:00 PM: Transfer by bus to the Antequera Dolmens Archaeological Site (transport not included).
- 3:30 p.m. (approx.): Arrival at Antequera Dolmens Archaeological Site and start of the guided tour to the Menga and Viera Dolmens. If available, the audiovisual presentation can also be viewed (subject to availability and schedules).
- 5:00 PM: End of visit and farewell.
The schedule will be adapted to the group as much as possible. This tour option is not available on Mondays or Sundays.
A visit suitable for
Any organized group, whether Travel Agency, groups of friends, company events, associations, clubs, specific groups, etc. This option is ideal for groups of 20 or more people.
Rates
The guided tour of Torcal, Menga and Viera is conducted by highly experienced guides in the field, and in small groups, which significantly improve the quality of the visit.
- Up to 20 people: €200/group
- From 20 people onwards: €10/person
VAT is included in the price, as well as liability and accident insurance, and specialized guides with a ratio of 1 guide for every 20-25 participants (approx.).
More information and reservations
To obtain more information and/or book this guided tour, please provide us with the following details:
- Group name and place of origin
- Number of people (approx.) and type of group (travel agency selling seat by seat, association of some kind, family or friends groups, etc.)
- Date of visit (this option is not available on Mondays or Sundays/public holidays)
- Contact information for the organizer of the visit: name and email
- Available tour times: estimated arrival time at the meeting point, El Torcal, and time available for the tour. This tour can be adapted to the group’s schedule.
- Language of the tour: Spanish, English or French (subject to availability
- Any other information that you consider of interest, such as people with special needs, schedule adaptation, etc.
You will need to send this information to reservas@torcaldeantequera.com
Information and contact
reservas@torcaldeantequera.com / cvtorcalalto@reservatuvisita.es
0034 952243324 (09:30 am to 5 pm) / 0034 683146594 (Whatsapp)
