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about 5,600 years ago 😮 1,140 tons 😲

The bike ride up El Torcal de Antequera leads into the nature reserve of the same name, known for its extraordinary karst formations. The route follows a winding, steadily ascending road through a diverse rocky landscape. As the altitude increases, the surroundings change significantly – vegetation becomes sparser, and the striking rock formations of the Torcal come into focus. The route impresses with its mesmerizing views, the tranquility, the fresh mountain air, and the impressive rock formations, which at the top merge into an almost surreal landscape. At the end of the climb, you reach the Torcal Alto visitor center, from where various hiking trails lead through the heart of the nature reserve. The climb is challenging, but for experienced cyclists it is a worthwhile experience amidst one of Andalusia's most fascinating natural landscapes.

The Dolmen de Menga is one of the largest megalithic tombs in Europe and is part of the UNESCO World Heritage site Dolmenes de Antequera. Dating back to the 3rd millennium BC, the monument consists of enormous stone blocks that together form an impressive burial chamber. Its orientation is remarkable: instead of facing the sun, the entrance faces the Peña de los Enamorados, the striking mountain in the landscape.

The Dolmens of Antequera are one of the most important prehistoric monuments in Europe and are a UNESCO World Heritage Site. These impressive megalithic tombs—including the Menga, Viera, and El Romeral dolmens—date back to the 3rd millennium BC. They offer unique insights into the rituals and architecture of prehistoric society. Surrounded by a landscape overlooking the Peña de los Enamorados and the Sierra del Torcal, this is a place where nature, culture, and history converge.

Highly recommended! Antequera is also worth a visit.

The Antequera Dólmens Archaeological Ensemble is an impressive prehistoric site located in the city of Antequera, in the province of Málaga, Spain. This set includes three megalithic dolmens: the Dolmen of Menga, the Dolmen of Viera and the Tholos of El Romeral. These funerary monuments date back to the Neolithic and are testimony to the ancient culture and architecture of the region. The Menga Dolmen, in particular, is a corridor tomb built of large vertical and horizontal stones, and its burial chamber is impressively spacious. A fascinating visit for history and archeology lovers! 🌟 .

The Menga dolmen is a megalithic monument located in the city of Antequera. It is part of the Antequera Dolmens Site and was declared World Heritage on July 15, 2016. This impressive corridor tomb follows the Atlantic tradition of covered gallery dolmens. It is built with large vertical and horizontal stones, and its burial chamber is 6 meters wide and 3.5 meters high. An unusual singularity in Europe is the presence of a deep and narrow pit at the bottom of the chamber. The dolmen is covered by a mound 50 meters in diameter. Its construction dates back to the Neolithic, approximately between 3750 and 3650 BC. C. An impressive testimony to ancient history and megalithic architecture! 🌟

The Cathedrals of Torcal is an impressive natural site located in the province of Malaga, Andalusia, halfway between Antequera and Villanueva de la Concepción. This place owes its name to the natural cathedral-shaped rocks that surround it. The erosion of water, wind and ice over time has shaped a unique karst landscape. Different layers of sediment erode differently, creating whimsical rock formations.