El Torcal de Antequera
Spain UNESCO World Heritage Site
El Torcal de Antequera is a nature reserve and a site of community importance in Spain. It is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site and covers 22 km2.
Planning a visit
The best time to visit is during the summer months, such as July and August, when temperatures reach highs of 27 °C to 28 °C and there is very little rain. For milder weather, May or September offer highs between 18 °C and 23 °C. The wettest months are November and December, which see up to 141 mm of rain.
Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport is the nearest airport, located 32 km away. The site is 391 km from Madrid. Visitors can combine a trip here with the Antequera Dolmens Site, which is 6.6 km away, or travel 29.3 km to see the Alcazaba of Málaga and Málaga Cathedral.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 28 °C. The wettest is December, with about 141 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 10 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 19 | 24 | 28 | 27 | 23 | 18 | 14 | 11 |
| Average low, °C | 2 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 9 | 5 | 3 |
| Rainfall, mm | 94 | 87 | 71 | 78 | 48 | 15 | 2 | 10 | 42 | 89 | 128 | 141 |
| Rainy days | 7 | 5 | 10 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 6 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
