Antequera is a historic Andalusian city known for its prehistoric dolmens, dramatic karst landscapes, and its position as the “heart of Andalusia.” It sits strategically between Málaga, Granada, Córdoba, and Seville, making it a crossroads of culture, transport, and history.
Why Antequera Matters
Known as “el corazón de Andalucía” due to its central locationHome to the Antequera Dolmens Site, a UNESCO World Heritage ensemble including:
Menga Dolmen
Viera Dolmen
El Romeral Tholos
Features one of Europe’s most striking karst landscapes: El Torcal, famous for its surreal limestone formations
Cultural & Historical Highlights
Alcazaba of Antequera — a Moorish fortress overlooking the cityOver 50 historic monuments, including churches, convents, palaces, and Renaissance/Mudéjar architecture
Important in Andalusian political history: Federal Constitution of Antequera (1883), and the Pact of Antequera (1978), which helped secure Andalusian autonomy
