Petra of Andalucía & Torcal Day Trip

Petra of Andalucía & El Torcal Day Trip

We Love Spain does it again with a BRAND NEW, completely unique excursion, taking you to two of Andalucías best-kept secrets: the Petra of Andalucía & Torcal Day Trip. First, take the morning to awe at what locals call the "Petra of Andalucía." El Coto de las Canteras is an ancient stone quarry dating back to the turdetano period in the 5th century BCE (pre-Roman). Today it has been restored and decorated with beautiful Iberian sculptures for visitors and events.

Ronda and Setenil Day Trip

After that, we will head to the beautiful town of Antequera, known as the "heart of Andalucía," where we will enjoy some free time to see the sites and have lunch. And finally, in the afternoon we will explore the striking natural park of El Torcal de Antequera. El Torcal is an unbelieveable karistic landscape, made up of limestone which has been in formation for the last 200 million years.

We Love Spain is the ONLY company that offers a Day Trip to these two spots in the Same day!! To sum it up, this trip is a perfect addition to your Erasmus or Study Abroad Experience!

Trip Includes

Private Bus Transportation

Travel Insurance

Visit and Entrance into El Coto de las Canteras (Petra of Andalucía)

Visit and 45 minute hike through the magical El Torcal Natural Park

Fun We Love Spain Coordinator

Free time for lunch, shopping, etc. in the city of Antequera

Dates, Booking & More!
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DATES Fall 2023:

Petra of Andalucia & Torcal Day Trip

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*Additional Dates available for large groups, write to info@welovespain.org

*Note – All online purchases carry an online service fee of 1€.  If you would like to avoid these charges, you may book over the phone or via bank deposit or transfer.  For our account info please send an email to info@welovespain.org.

Prices and Optionals

30€

FOR DEPARTURE OUT OF:
SEVILLA OR HUEVLA

view on petra of andalucia taken by one of our Erasmus student during the travel

*Note – All online purchases carry an online service fee of 1€.  If you would like to avoid these charges, you may book over the phone or via bank deposit or transfer.  For our account info please send an email to info@welovespain.org.

Meeting Places & Times

DIFFERENT CITY DEPARTURES

Ronda and Setenil Day Trip

***MEETING TIMES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.  WE WILL NOTIFY ANY CHANGES PREVIOUS TO TRIP. 

SEVILLA

Departure: 9:00AM
Plaza De Cuba Roundabout (In front of Restaurante Jose Luis)
Aprox. Arrival Home: 8:30PM/9:00PM

HUELVA

Departure: 7:45AM
Plaza de Toros
Aprox. Arrival Home: 10:00PM

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Trip Itinerary!

The itinerary is subject to change due to logistics, waiting time, and weather conditions, etc.

  • Morning departure from origin city. Departure towards El Coto de las Canteras (Petra of Andalucía).
  • Arrival to el Coto and visit.
  • Free time to wander around.
  • Meet back at the bus and departure to Antequera.
  • Free time to wander around, visit sites, have lunch and enjoy.
  • Meet back at the bus and departure towards El Torcal Natural Park.
  • 45 minute walk around part of the park and free time to take photos.
  • Meet back at the bus and departure to origin cities.
Day Trip Petra Andalucia and Torcal
Passports, Ids, & Visas

Necessary Documentation for Petra of Andalucía & Torcal Day Trip

Since we will not be crossing any country borders on the Petra of Andalucía & Torcal Day Trip, there will be no checks. However, you should always carry a valid ID be it your ID card or passport when traveling.

Scultures outside of coto de canteras on the we love spain petra of andalucia and torcal day trip
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WHAT WE WILL VISIT ON THE Petra of Andalucía & Torcal Day Trip


El Coto de las Canteras is better known as the Petra de Andalucía and is hardly known at all by tourists despite its beauty.  It is a stone quarry used from as far back as the Turdetano period in the 5th century BCE.  It is here that the Iberian civilizations carved out the stones for building.  This practice was carried on throughout passing civilizations until the 20th century when it was restored and decorated with beautiful Iberian scupltures and used for concerts, weddings, and visits.  It is an incredibly impressive space that you won´t be able to photograph enough.

El Torcal de Antequera is a natural park made up of unusual limestone rock formations dating back to over 200 million years ago.  Besides admiring the strange shapes and exploring hidden caves, here you can also find marine fossils since the whole area was under the sea 100 million years ago.  The park also boasts of a plethera of beautiful plantlife and wild animals.

FIND OUT MORE ABOUT El COTO DE LAS CANTERAS HERE

 

FIND OUT MORE ABOUT El TORCAL HERE

OUR TEAM

Coordinators:
Guide/friend from We Love Spain and/or Sevilla Erasmus with over 50 tours under their belt. Languages: Spanish and English.  On some tours Italian, Dutch, Finnish, Portugese, Polish, French, and German as well.
Get to know us HERE!

RULES OF CONDUCT

Rules of conduct – Schedules:
It is obligatory to arrive to the meeting points at the times indicated by the coordinator.  Be punctual!  We are not responsible for any illnesses, damages caused in the hotel, bus or other places nor to one´s self or third parties.  We are not responsible for forgotten or lost items in any moment.  In these cases, you are responsible for finding the way to recover your items and for any additional costs that it may cause.

Traveling implies keeping an open mind to new cultures, new forms of life and distinct traditions.  There is more to the world than what happens in your front yard.  Our advice to you is if you want to enjoy 100% of this unique experience of getting to know this wonderful country rich in culture, music, art, and gastronomy, than be open to discovering other forms of life and seeing life, like it or not, but never indifferent, that is for sure.   Be respectful with other cultures and proud of yours.  Life is beautiful, travel more!  Viva España!

FINALLY, THANK YOU for choosing We Love Spain for your travel needs. 
Elizabeth Kinnon and David Reina (Founders of We Love Spain)

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