El Torcal de Antequera Nature Reserve: Quick facts

• El Torcal de Antequera Nature Reserve covers 1,171 hectares.

• Its rock formations are truly spectacular, many of which recreate shapes and forms that can be interpreted as more recognizable objects (depending upon each person’s imagination!).

• Perfectly formed fossils are visible at several points in the Nature Reserve.

• Human history is long in the area, from ancient burial chambers to Roman roads and open cast mines.

• Height above sea level:between 700 and 1,337 metres.

• El Torcal de Antequera Nature Reserve is strategically located within Andalusia.

• The “mollete de Antequera” (a type of semi-cooked bap) is famous throughout the south of Spain, and is a perfect complement for breakfast.