El Torcal de Antequera is an incredible natural setting. Its beauty lies in its surprising limestone rocks that having been eroded by wind and water for thousands of years, it has curious and varied shapes. It is located in the province of Malaga, 8 km south of Antequera, and constitutes one of the best karst spots in Europe.
El Torcal is made up of limestone rocks, whose origins date back one hundred and fifty and even two hundred and fifty years ago. Back then it was a long maritime corridor It went from the Gulf of Cádiz to Alicante, thus connecting the Atlantic Ocean with the Mediterranean Sea. With the passage of time, the force of the land folding was causing the limestone sediments deposited in their funds were emerging to the surface.
Subsequent fractures were the cause of various cracks and faults that when sinking created the alleys. From here the place was subjected to erosion of the karst complex. In this way, over the years, these curious shapes that we can enjoy today.
But in addition to all this, the place has an impressive rich flora and fauna. Rabbits, wildcats, foxes, badgers and goats, as well as griffon vultures, eagles, hawks or eagle owls, are some of the most abundant species in the place. In fact, Torcal has been declared a Special Bird Protection Area and was the first Andalusian Protected Natural Area, subsequently declaring itself Natural Park. Thus, its great geological and landscape value is recognized, as well as its important flora and fauna.
El Torcal de Antequera. Málaga (April 2024)
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