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NATURAL MONUMENT

EL TORNILLO DEL TORCAL

 
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This natural monument belongs to the Torcal de Antequera Natural Park. The rock is over 150 million years old and formed of marine sediments that have suffered constant erosion caused by rain, snow and wind. The result is the shaping of a marvellous stone “city”, featuring labyrinthine passages, caves and falicnation rock formations. This type of geomorphological landscape is called karst.

In El Torcal, the landscape is dotted with what seems like an infinite amount of natural sculptures carved out on the limestone rock. It is truly a wonder. The Tornillo del Torcal resembles a large screw, and is a natural monument. This figure is testament to how the ancient marine sediments, deposited in horizontal strata and exposed, have been shaped by erosion. The Tornillo del Torcal natural monument perfectly illustrates what this natural area has to offer and has therefore become its emblem.

At the foot of this area, Villanueva de la Concepción, also known as La Villa del Torcal, is worth a visit. Its excellent location, just 30 minutes from Málaga and 20 from Antequera, makes this place a popular destination. This town values customs and traditions, as demonstrated in the Verdiales Festival, which is considered the most important in Malaga.



DATA SHEET
  • Provinces Málaga
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    Municipalities Antequera
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    Total area 0,20 ha.
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    Declaration Date 23 - November - 2001

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Go to our visitor centres, information points and ecomuseums to get the most out of your visit.

Go to our visitor centres, information points and ecomuseums to get the most out of your visit.

Follow the recommendations and comply with the regulations at all times

Follow the recommendations and comply with the regulations at all times

Respect the facilities put at your disposal. We all pay for its maintenance.

Respect the facilities put at your disposal. We all pay for its maintenance.

Help prevent fires. Do not throw cigarettes or any other object that produces combustion.

Help prevent fires. Do not throw cigarettes or any other object that produces combustion.

Trash doesn't come back alone. Take it with you to the nearest container. Reduce, reuse, recycle.

Trash doesn't come back alone. Take it with you to the nearest container. Reduce, reuse, recycle.

Noise is another form of pollution. In silence you will enjoy your experience more.

Noise is another form of pollution. In silence you will enjoy your experience more.

Live respectfully with the locals and other users. Respect private property.

Live respectfully with the locals and other users. Respect private property.

Facilitate use for people with special needs.

Facilitate use for people with special needs.

By consuming local products and counting on local companies, you will contribute to rural development.

By consuming local products and counting on local companies, you will contribute to rural development.

Practice responsible tourism and committed to the environment. Be a true ecotourist!

Practice responsible tourism and committed to the environment. Be a true ecotourist!

Never leave your pet in the wild. It would endanger the flora and fauna of the place.

Never leave your pet in the wild. It would endanger the flora and fauna of the place.

Get around in a sustainable way: public transport, bicycle, on foot, electric or shared vehicle ... Park in the designated places

Get around in a sustainable way: public transport, bicycle, on foot, electric or shared vehicle ... Park in the designated places

Do not leave a trace of your passage through nature. The best memory you can take with you is your own photograph.

Do not leave a trace of your passage through nature. The best memory you can take with you is your own photograph.

Your safety is our concern, but it is your responsibility.

Your safety is our concern, but it is your responsibility.

The conservation of natural spaces is also in your hands. Thank you for your collaboration!

The conservation of natural spaces is also in your hands. Thank you for your collaboration!

GOOD PRACTICES

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  • Friday, 27 September 2024
    25°C
    • WIND SPEED 0km/h
    • PERCENT OF HUMIDITY 45%
    • CHANCE OF RAIN 0%
  • Saturday
    Poco nuboso
    24° max.
    11° min.
    • WIND SPEED 30km/h
    • PERCENT OF HUMIDITY 80%
    • CHANCE OF RAIN 0%
  • Sunday
    Poco nuboso
    26° max.
    13° min.
    • WIND SPEED 25km/h
    • PERCENT OF HUMIDITY 90%
    • CHANCE OF RAIN 0%
  • Monday
    Despejado
    28° max.
    15° min.
    • WIND SPEED 15km/h
    • PERCENT OF HUMIDITY 85%
    • CHANCE OF RAIN 0%
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