{"id":4624,"date":"2013-06-26T17:15:22","date_gmt":"2013-06-26T15:15:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sunsetbeachclub.com\/blog\/?p=4624"},"modified":"2013-06-26T17:15:22","modified_gmt":"2013-06-26T15:15:22","slug":"%e2%80%98luz-de-luna%e2%80%99-moonlight-tours-of-antequera-during-the-summer-months","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sunsetbeachclub.com\/blog\/holiday-tips\/%e2%80%98luz-de-luna%e2%80%99-moonlight-tours-of-antequera-during-the-summer-months\/","title":{"rendered":"\u2018Luz de Luna\u2019: Moonlight Tours of Antequera During the Summer Months"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"float: right; margin-left: 10px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/share\" class=\"twitter-share-button\" data-via=\"sunsetbeachclub\" data-count=\"vertical\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.sunsetbeachclub.com\/blog\/holiday-tips\/%e2%80%98luz-de-luna%e2%80%99-moonlight-tours-of-antequera-during-the-summer-months\/\">Tweet<\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_4626\" style=\"width: 492px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sunsetbeachclub.com\/blog\/holiday-tips\/%e2%80%98luz-de-luna%e2%80%99-moonlight-tours-of-antequera-during-the-summer-months\/attachment\/el-torcal-de-antequera\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4626\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4626\" class=\"size-full wp-image-4626\" title=\"El Torcal de Antequera\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sunsetbeachclub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/El-Torcal-de-Antequera.jpg\" alt=\"El Torcal de Antequera\" width=\"482\" height=\"306\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sunsetbeachclub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/El-Torcal-de-Antequera.jpg 482w, https:\/\/www.sunsetbeachclub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/El-Torcal-de-Antequera-300x190.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 482px) 100vw, 482px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-4626\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Limestone landscapes of El Torcal<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Have you ever visited <strong>Antequera<\/strong>? If not, you should definitely consider adding it to your list of \u2018places to visit\u2019 as it\u2019s probably one of the most overlooked attractions in Andalucia.<\/p>\n<p>This summer you\u2019ll have the perfect excuse as the Antequera Town Hall will be running a special campaign called <strong>\u2018Luz de Luna\u2019<\/strong> (\u2018Moonlight\u2019). This unique initiative consists of a series of night visits \u2013 in English and Spanish \u2013 which will take you to some of the <strong>most iconic landmarks<\/strong> in the area; a great idea as visiting this beautiful part of Andalucia during the day and having to deal with the extreme heat is probably not a good idea \ud83d\ude09<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>The town of Antequera is located just 45km north of M\u00e1laga City and can be easily reached via the new motorway opened last year (probably about 45 minutes by car from <strong>Sunset Beach Club<\/strong>). The area\u2019s rich history, dating back to the third millennium BC, make it the perfect stop for culture lovers and history buffs.<\/p>\n<p>Below we\u2019ve summarised the <strong>4 main visits available during the summer<\/strong> (until 16<sup>th<\/sup> September, 2013):<\/p>\n<h3>\u2018Ammonite Walk\u2019<\/h3>\n<p>This walk takes place just before sunset in the beautiful <strong>\u2018El Torcal\u2019<\/strong> nature reserve and includes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A visit to the impressive limestone landscapes which the reserve is famous for as well as enjoy the breathtaking panoramic views.<\/li>\n<li>A meal<\/li>\n<li>A chance to see the stars using the visitor centre\u2019s powerful telescopes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Available every Friday and Saturday from 7pm to 1am. Price is <strong>\u20ac37<\/strong> for adults and <strong>\u20ac25<\/strong> for children under 14.<\/p>\n<h3>\u2018Dream Nights in the Alcazaba\u2019<\/h3>\n<p><strong>The Alcazaba<\/strong> (Fortress) dominates the Antequera skyline and is one of the most popular visitor attractions in the town. On this fun visit you\u2019ll get to meet Governor Al-Karmen in a magical evening which includes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A guided tour of this impressive building accompanied by actors who will help transport you to the 1400\u2019s through the use of animation and theatre.<\/li>\n<li>A food tasting session at the end of the evening<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This visit is available on the following dates (Starts 9pm):<\/p>\n<p><strong>July<\/strong>: 5<sup>th<\/sup>, 12<sup>th<\/sup>, 19<sup>th<\/sup> and 26<sup>th<\/sup><\/p>\n<p><strong>August<\/strong>: 2<sup>nd<\/sup>, 16<sup>th<\/sup>, 30<sup>th<\/sup><\/p>\n<p><strong>September<\/strong>: 6<sup>th<\/sup> &amp; 13<sup>th<\/sup><\/p>\n<p>Entrance Price: Adults <strong>\u20ac15<\/strong>, Children <strong>\u20ac7<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3>Guided Tours of the Dolmens<\/h3>\n<p>Another of Antequera\u2019s cultural treasures are the <strong>dolmens of Menga and Viera,<\/strong> the two largest Bronze Age burial grounds in Europe dating back almost 4000 years! The visit includes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A guided tour<\/li>\n<li>Viewing of a film showing how the Menga dolmen was built<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Entry is free<\/strong> and you\u2019ll be able to visit on the following dates in <strong>July<\/strong>: 5<sup>th<\/sup>, 12<sup>th<\/sup>, 19<sup>th<\/sup> &amp; 26<sup>th<\/sup> from 8.30pm to 10.30pm. To avoid disappointment we recommend you call to make a reservation. Telephone: <strong>952 712206<\/strong> (try ending in 07 &amp; 08 too).<\/p>\n<p>So there you have it, another great idea to add to your \u2018To do\u2019 list if you\u2019re planning on visiting the <strong>Costa del Sol<\/strong> this summer. Do you think you will head up to Antequera for these wonderful night visits? Let us know in the comments below.<\/p>\n<p>Need a place to stay? Check out our great accommodation and facilities at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sunsetbeachclub.com\/\">www.sunsetbeachclub.com<\/a>\u00a0\ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tweet Have you ever visited Antequera? If not, you should definitely consider adding it to your list of \u2018places to visit\u2019 as it\u2019s probably one of the most overlooked attractions in Andalucia. This summer you\u2019ll have the perfect excuse as the Antequera Town Hall will be running a special campaign called \u2018Luz de Luna\u2019 (\u2018Moonlight\u2019). 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