El Torcal de Antequera Natural Site, Málaga

Address: Calle el Torcal de Antequera, 70, 75, 29200 Antequera, Málaga

El Torcal de Antequera looks like something straight out of a sci-fi movie—but it’s 100% real and just an hour from Málaga. This otherworldly limestone landscape is famous for its surreal rock formations sculpted by wind and water over 150 million years. It’s also one of the best-preserved karst landscapes in Europe and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Wander through eerie stone labyrinths, spot wild ibex leaping across the rocks, and lose yourself in silence broken only by birdsong and breeze. The area has several hiking routes, from easy loops to more challenging treks—and at sunset, the whole place glows in gold. It’s nature, geology, and ancient Earth energy all in one unforgettable spot.

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This park is part of our Best Parks in Marbella and Andalucía and Best Parks for Kids in Marbella and along the Costa del Sol Guides!