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The Torcal de Antequera Natural Area has become one of the favorite destinations for school groups around the world, due to its unique landscape and services offered.<\/p>\n

In the case of school groups (under 18)<\/strong>, the visit can be done freely (without guides) or guided by choosing any of the activities for schoolchildren that we offer in our educational program.<\/p>\n

If the group chooses the visit for free<\/strong>, this visit option is free although prior communication is essential. In this way, the Visitor Center and the management of the Natural Area will have a daily visitor forecast, improving the service and attention to the visitor. More information here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

In the case of the guided visit<\/strong> for schoolchildren, we offer a complete program adapted by cycles.<\/p>\n

After more than a decade of dedicating ourselves fully to the Pje. N. Torcal de Antequera, we have specialized in visits for schoolchildren, with very didactic and enjoyable tours for students of all ages.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Guided Visits for school groups 2012\/23<\/h2>\n

All the visits proposed below are adapted to the needs of the group, both in duration, difficulty, schedule and interpretive discourse.<\/p>\n

Guided visits for School Groups (under 18) to Torcal de Antequera<\/h3>\n

It is the half-day guided tour\u00a0<\/strong>(3 hours approx.)\u00a0most demanded by the groups for its great versatility and flexibility. Not sure which visit to choose? This is yours!<\/p>\n

Rates<\/strong>: from \u20ac 7.50 \/ student. Includes:\u00a0Civil liability insurance for activities in nature, 1 guide \/ 25 students,\u00a0personalized guided tour of the group to Torcal de Antequera Natural Site.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Karst Formation:<\/h4>\n

The guide will explain karst modeling: origin and formation of karst landscapes, imitative rock formations, marine fossils of Ammonites and Belemnites, and some more surprises.<\/p>\n

Flora and fauna:<\/h4>\n

El Torcal de Antequera is not just hard and gray rock. There is also a lot of plant and animal life. If the Mountain Goat is the queen of the place, the Griffon Vulture dominates the winds. But we also do not forget the vipers … There are also a variety of plants with very interesting uses … and fun!<\/p>\n

The Man in the Torcal:<\/h4>\n

For thousands of years, man has found in Torcal de Antequera a place to live, hunt and pray to mythical gods. There are very interesting stories and legends to tell.<\/p>\n

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Heritage Route (Torcal + Dolmens)<\/h3>\n

If, in addition to the Torcal de Antequera, you want to visit another mythical place, we recommend combining your visit with the “Antequera Dolmens Site<\/strong>“.<\/p>\n

The Dolmens of Antequera is one of the most important megalithic ensembles in Europe for its uniqueness, which is declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.<\/p>\n

The combined visit to both the Torcal de Antequera (natural site), and the Dolmens of Antequera (archaeological remains), can be in a single morning (4 hours approx.), Or in a full day (7 hours approx.).<\/p>\n

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