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TorcalExpress

Duration

1.5 hours (approx.)
Shift 1: 10:00 AM
Shit 2: 12:00 PM
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Price

€8.50/person

Difficulty

Low-medium difficulty
Recommended for ages 6 and up and people with good mobility

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Short on time but don’t want to miss the best of El Torcal de Antequera? TorcalExpress is the perfect guided tour for those who want to discover the most emblematic landscapes of the Natural Area on a short and amazing route. In just an hour and a half you will travel 1.5 km full of unique rock formations, geological history and spectacular views.

With several shifts available, TorcalExpress allows you to make the most of your visit to the Antequera region. Ideal for families, travelers passing through, or those seeking an unforgettable experience without the need for a long journey. Book your place and discover El Torcal quickly, comfortably and fascinatingly!

Not convinced by this guided tour? Keep reading…

  • If you’re looking for something more relaxed, for people with less mobility or families with younger children, then your guided tour is called “El Torcal en Familia (only in Spanish)
  • If you’re looking for something more comprehensive and exclusive, the “Ammonite Route” is what you need.

The TorcalExpress route will take you through one of the most spectacular areas of the Torcal de Antequera. We begin by visiting a fossilized ammonite footprint site (weather permitting), evidence of the ancient seabed that this area was millions of years ago. From there, we will enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of El Torcal, the countryside south of El Torcal and, on clear days, even the coast of Malaga.

The tour continues through one of the icons of the natural landscape: the “El Tornillo” Natural Monument, one of the most photographed figures in the area and another “must-see” of the Torcal de Antequera.

The activity may be cancelled if a minimum number of registrations is not reached, if weather conditions are unfavorable, or due to force majeure. In this case, we will contact registered participants by email to inform them of the available options.

NOTICE ACCESS TO TORCAL ALTO:

On weekends and holidays, vehicle access to Torcal Alto is restricted during the morning. Participants in Session 1 should arrive before 9:30 a.m., with a better chance of finding parking in the Torcal Alto Visitor Center parking lot (meeting point). Participants in Session 2 will find that access to private vehicles is already closed, so they will need to take the shuttle bus to the meeting point.

Shuttle bus fare: €2/round trip

More information about the access restriction.

  • Use of sufficient warm clothing and raincoat. El Torcal de Antequera is a natural mountain setting at more than 1,200 meters above sea level. Check the weather here.
  • Use hiking boots or sports shoes with good grip. The terrain is very stony and irregular. Good footwear can prevent accidents and ankle sprains.
  • On sunny days, wear a hat and sunscreen.
  • Bring a comfortable backpack with drinking water and some food.
  • Due to the difficult terrain, this activity is not recommended for children under 6 years old or people with limited mobility. The organization reserves the right of admission to people who do not meet the minimum requirements to make the journey safely. For any questions, please contact: reservas@torcaldeantequera.com
  • Pets: pets are allowed in the Natural Park as long as the current regulations in protected natural spaces are complied with, always on a leash and under the custody of the owner.
  • Smoking is not recommended during the activity. We are in a protected natural area of ​​high ecological value.
  • Normal: 8,50(Tarifa igual para todos los participantes, sean adultos o niños. Recomendada a partir de 6 años y personas sin movilidad limitada)

*This activity only covers the guide service of the monitors, the necessary materials and the relevant insurance. In no case is transportation to the places where the activities are carried out or supplies included.

** La actividad se suspenderá si no se consigue un mínimo de participantes inscritos. In such a case, participants will be notified by email (please check that you have entered your email address correctly in the booking form and also your “Junk Mail” or “SPAM” folder).

Meeting point and time

Torcal Alto Visitor Centre – Participants must confirm their arrival at the reception desk. Please take into account the access restriction to Torcal Alto.

  • Shift 1 (10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. approx.): reception of participants at 9:30 a.m.
  • Shift 2 (12:00 to 13:30 approx.): reception of participants from 11:00.

*Please note that access to Torcal Alto is restricted on weekends and holidays. Participants in Session 2 must leave their vehicles parked in the lower parking lot and take the shuttle bus up to Torcal Alto (€2/round trip). More information here.

Pet access: Due to access restrictions, participants bringing pets are advised to book in Shift 1.

How to get there with GPS? To get to Torcal de Antequera, the best thing to do in this case is to follow the GPS directions to the city of Antequera and, once there, reprogram the GPS to Torcal de Antequera Visitor Center or Torcal de Antequera Natural Park. The Torcal Alto Visitor Center (meeting point) is located 15km from the city of Antequera, along the A-7075 mountain road.

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