Antequera is one of the
great historic towns built on the banks of the
Guadalhorce and is on a par with the more widely
known tourist town of Ronda. The privileged situation
of Antequera, in the geographical centre of Andalucia,
has made it one of the most important towns between
upper and lower Andalucia, Granada and Seville.
With a population of approximately 40,000 people,
this busy market town was strategically important
first as a Roman Anticaria and later as a Moorish
border fortress defending Granada.
Although it is very popular with tourists, unlike
towns and villages such as Mijas, Ronda, Frigiliana
and Competa, Antequera's distance from the coast
discounts it from the day trip excursions popular
with tourists staying on the coast and this gives
it a different feel and a certain appeal.
It boasts many beautiful examples of Spanish architecture
and historical buildings including the remains
of an Arab castle and part of its fortifications.
Like many inland towns in Andalucia the temperature
can get very hot between July and early September
so if you are planning to walk around for the
day, be careful to drink plenty of water. |
