The Alcazaba, fortress, offers spectacular views of the Sierra de Torcal, the Antequeran plain and of the city itself. Despite being the first fortress in the Kingdom of Granada to be conquered by the Christians, it fell into Muslim hands shortly afterwards. The 15C walls were rebuilt reusing Roman materials. The carefully maintained gardens are an ideal place for a stroll and to watch the sunset.

Home to the municipal museum and the Ephebus of Antequera. Without a doubt one of the finest examples of Roman status that has been found. Discovered in 1955 and only made public in 1963, the find caused a stir with archaeologists all over the world. The full scale statue dates from 1C and is made bronze. It represents a young man under going military training whose hands appear to carrying an object that has since disappeared. There have only been six discoveries of these statues in Europe and the one is in Antequera is the most intact.

Standing at the foot of the Alcazaba gardens. The 16C collegiate Church is a fine example of the early Renaissance. Access is via the Arco de los Gigantes (Giant’s arch). The Church is now used for cultural events.

Almost at the entrance to Antequera (A354 leaving Antequera and left onto the N331 - signposted) you find the Dolmens, megaliths from the Copper Age (2500 – 1800 B.C.). The Menga Dolmen is the best example in Europe and dates from 2500 B.C. The Viera Dolmen is from 2000 B.C. The Romeral Dolmen is from 1800 B.C. There are three rooms, a gallery, a burial chamber and a chamber for offerings.These burial sites were discovered over several centuries and were gradually plundered and left in decline but have now been restored and are open to visitors. Records at the time show that they were considered to be druid temples.

El Torcal is a fantastic area of rock formations formed millions of years ago and is enjoyed by walkers of all ages. Formed during the Jurassic period, the 17 square km park sits high up at 1300 meters above see level. The area was declared as a National Park in 1978, El Torcal is one of the most wondrous natural sites in Andalucia and as such it is now being developed as a commercial tourist attraction. There are three well defined walks available at El Torcal, all starting at the Visitors Centre. The routes are marked with different colours on the rocks.

Well worth a visit as well are the recently excavated Roman baths, the magnificent Renaissance church of Santa María la Mayor Church, the Church of Nuestra Señora del Carmen, the 19th century bullring, and the Arch of the Giants, built in 1585, which leads up to the 13th century Moorish castle.