Parador de Antequera

Spain - Andalusia - Malaga - Antequera

The Parador is a tranquil haven in the heart of Andalusia

This spacious, quiet Parador is surrounded by lush green gardens, a refreshing swimming pool and is close to the provincial towns of Andalusia.

Antequera has a rich historical and artistic heritage. It was used by King Fernando, the Catholic, as the base of operations during his Granada campaigns.

This modern Parador is ideal for holding social gatherings as it is surrounded by a fertile plain and “El Torcal”, an area with interesting geological formations.

For those who want to experience total relaxation this is the perfect retreat.

The rooms are spacious and decorated in light shades of colour which compliment the rich wood of the ceilings, walls and floors.

The modern leather furniture is classical and functional in style and the impression is one of relaxed elegance.

The restaurant, as is usual in the Paradores, specialises in the traditional local dishes of the area, in this case, Malaga.

You may care to try:

"Porra Antequera" a cold vegetable soup;
"Gazpacho" andalusian cold soup;
"Pio Antequerano", cod fish dish;
"Gallina en Pepitoria", chicken stew;
"Bienmesabe", sponge cake;

Worth visiting are the Arab Castle, the Arco de los Gigantes (Arch of Giants) or the Church of Santa Maria Mayor.

The village of Archidona is only 18 kilometres away and is also worth visiting.

There are a number of fiestas held in Antequera including the Farming Fair held in May, the August Fair and the Feast of the Virgin de los Remedios held in September.

This Parador has fifty five twin bedrooms all having telephone, air conditioning, cable and satellite television and safe.

The Parador is heated and is air conditioned, it has a restaurant and bar, swimming pool, conference room and facilities for the disabled.

Animals are not allowed.

The Parador of Antequera will be closing for works from the 18th of September 2006 to December 2007.

D  I  R  E  C  T  I  O  N  S

The Parador is located on the Paseo Garcia del Olmo, a beautiful landscaped part of Antequera, just a few minutes from the historical town centre of Antequera. It is 49 kms from Malaga, 99 from Granada, 150 from Seville and 122 from Cordoba. The Parador is located very close to the city's "plaza de toros" (bullring).