El Torcal

Orange Route:
Route: 3.7km – one way
Estimated duration: 1 hour and 30 minutes (one way).
Yellow Route:
3 km - circular
Estimated duration: 2 hours (round trip)
Green Route:
Course: 1.5km - circular
Estimated duration: 45 minutes (round trip)
The Torcal de Antequera is unique; declared a World Heritage Site by
UNESCO. There are free hiking routes for the public and there are also
guided tours to book in advance. There is a visitor centre and some easy
walking paths to stunning view-points for non-hikers. It is recommended
to wear appropriate hiking shoes and not to abandon the marked trails –
the paths can be steep, uneven and slippery when wet.
How to get there;
DRIVE: 50mins-1hr: From the Hostel, head to Campillos. Then take the A384 and A343 to
Antequera. Once in Antequera, follow the brown signs to ‘El Torcal’ or the signs to
"Villanueva de la Concepción" which lead to the outskirts of the city through a mountain
road, the A-7075. Continuing this road up, the turning to the "Torcal Alto Visitor Center" is
indicated after two very steep bends. WARNING: This is a very high and dangerous road,
please pay attention and go slow.
BUS: You can take a bus from Campillos directly to Antequera 3 times a day, the same for
the way back. Once in Antequera you can get a taxi to take you to the top, wait an hour or
two, and return to the center for around 36 euros.
OR ASK AT RECEPTION TO KNOW ABOUT DROP-OFF/PICK-UP PRICES TO CAMPILLOS/ANTEQUERA OR GUIDED TOURS!