Antequera’s Convento de Belén (and other nearby highlights) Antequera has so many incredible churches. I’ve covered a few previously: the Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de los Remedios, Iglesia del Carmen, Iglesia de San Juan de Dios… The church in the Convento de Belén has to be included in the Top 5 of spectacular churches in […]
The Cost of Living in Antequera (and comparing it to Nerja)
The Cost of Living in Antequera (and comparing it to Nerja) A year ago we lived in Nerja on the Costa del Sol. I did a post at the time breaking down our cost of living in Nerja. Earlier this year we moved to Antequera in the interior. There were many reasons for the move: […]
Visiting the Dolmens of Antequera
Visiting the Dolmens of Antequera The Dolmens are the most famous attractions in Antequera. Dating back almost 6000 years, these Dolmens (stone-made tombs) are one of the most important dolmen groups in all of Europe. Think about the history. The Antequera Dolmens consist of 3 different dolmens: the Menga, Viera and El Romeral dolmens. The […]
The Alcazaba of Antequera
The Alcazaba of Antequera The Alcazaba of Antequera is the most arresting feature of the city – a large Moorish fortress sitting on a hill above the city. Construction started in the 11th century when Antequera was becoming an important outpost of the Caliphate. But it was in the 14th century, with the Moors feeling […]
A Wine Tour in Antequera
A Wine Tour in Antequera It brought back memories of South Africa’s Western Cape. Last week we took a wine tour in the countryside outside Antequera. 15 minutes out of the city and following a scenic route in the hills above Antequera, the winery is situated at the base of the Sierra de Torcal mountain […]
Antequera’s Iglesia de San Juan de Dios
Antequera’s Iglesia de San Juan de Dios Another day, another beautiful church in Antequera. After visiting Iglesia del Carmen and Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de los Remedios, this time we went to Iglesia San Juan de Dios which is located on Antequera’s main street (steps away from Nuestra Señora de los Remedios). João Cidade Duarte […]
