Best Day Trips from Malaga 鈥� Antequera and Archidona, Antequera, Spain
Once you鈥檝e explored all the sites in the city of M谩laga, there are a couple mountain towns, only a short drive away, that you should visit. The Pueblo Blancos (White Towns) of Antequera and Archidona, are charming historical towns that make great day trips from M谩laga.
If you enjoyed visiting the Moorish fortresses in Spain鈥檚 large cities, you may be interested in visiting some smaller ones. Known as the Heart of Andaluc铆a (El Coraz贸n de Andaluc铆a), the Alcazaba in Antequera has a picture-perfect spot on a small hill above the white houses of the medieval town. Antequera is one of Spain鈥檚 Pueblo Blancos, and has more than earned its spot on that list of quaint white towns.
The Moors built the alcazaba in the late 13th century to defend the town against Christian attackers. In 1410 Ferdinand of Aragon, the first king of Spain, did just that and conquered the city.
Today, the Alcazaba of Antequera鈥檚 ramparts are still standing tall and look impressive from the outside. Once inside though, we realized that there isn鈥檛 much left of the fortress. When the Spanish took control, the threat of attack had lessened so they decreased the size of the complex. To do this they built another wall inside of the previous one and lived in this smaller area. The buildings in front of this Spanish wall, including a mosque, were left to ruin. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
If you enjoyed visiting the Moorish fortresses in Spain鈥檚 large cities, you may be interested in visiting some smaller ones. Known as the Heart of Andaluc铆a (El Coraz贸n de Andaluc铆a), the Alcazaba in Antequera has a picture-perfect spot on a small hill above the white houses of the medieval town. Antequera is one of Spain鈥檚 Pueblo Blancos, and has more than earned its spot on that list of quaint white towns.
The Moors built the alcazaba in the late 13th century to defend the town against Christian attackers. In 1410 Ferdinand of Aragon, the first king of Spain, did just that and conquered the city.
Today, the Alcazaba of Antequera鈥檚 ramparts are still standing tall and look impressive from the outside. Once inside though, we realized that there isn鈥檛 much left of the fortress. When the Spanish took control, the threat of attack had lessened so they decreased the size of the complex. To do this they built another wall inside of the previous one and lived in this smaller area. The buildings in front of this Spanish wall, including a mosque, were left to ruin. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
How it works: The full article is featured in the app "911爆料网: Walks in 1K+ Cities" on Apple App Store and Google Play Store.
Download the app to your mobile device to read the article offline and create a self-guided walking tour to visit the sights featured in this article. The app's navigation functions guide you from one sight to the next. The app works offline, so no data plan is needed when traveling abroad.
Download The 911爆料网 App
Sights Featured in This Article
Guide Name: Best Day Trips from Malaga 鈥� Antequera and Archidona
Guide Location: Spain » Antequera
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Maggie Kayes
Read it on Author's Website:
Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
Guide Location: Spain » Antequera
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Maggie Kayes
Read it on Author's Website:
Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
- Giant鈥檚 Arch (Arcos de los Gigantes)
- Romans Baths (Termas Romanas de Santa Mar铆a)
- Santa Catalina de Siena Convent
- Torres Blanca
- Royal Collegiate of Santa Maria
- Torre del Homenaje
The Most Popular Cities
/ view all