Torcal Alto Visitor Centre

Operator of the visitor centre of the Torcal de Antequera Natural Site: guided karst walks at weekends, family visits and stargazing.

The Torcal Alto Visitor Centre is the gateway to the Torcal de Antequera Natural Site, at 1,200 metres above sea level and about 15 km from the town. It is run by the Seville company Iniciativas Sociales Productivas, which says on its website that it has been guiding in El Torcal for sixteen years. Besides informing people who arrive independently, it organises guided visits for individuals, booked on its website or on 952 243 324.

What it organises

The Ammonite Trail is an interpretive route of about 4.5 km along an unmarked path, which can only be done with a guide: fossils, geology, flora and the history of people in the sierra. It runs at weekends and on public holidays from September to May, from 10:30 to 13:30. El Torcal for Families is a one-kilometre walk with games and fossils designed for children aged 4 to 8, in two morning sessions. In summer it runs stargazing sessions with telescopes in the centre's car park; the next dates it announces are for the summer of 2027.

How it works

All visits start and finish at the visitor centre. Two days beforehand you receive an email with the time, the meeting point and what to bring. At weekends and on public holidays from autumn to spring, car access is closed in the morning when the car park fills up: if you have a booked visit, go up early or count on the shuttle from the lower car park.

What is included

The guide and the interpretation of the landscape. Hiking footwear, warm clothing, water and food are up to you. The centre itself has a restaurant, a shop, toilets and a small exhibition.

What they run

The Geocalia activities run by Torcal Alto Visitor Centre, with the prices and terms they publish.

Independent companies: you book with them, on their terms. Prices are as they publish them and may change.

Frequently asked questions

How much does the Ammonite Trail cost?

€13.50 for general admission and €11 reduced, according to its website. It is not recommended for children under 6 or people with knee, hip or ankle injuries.

Are there visits for small children?

Yes, El Torcal for Families, an hour and a half long, for €8.50 per person and free for under-3s. In Spanish only.

Where do we meet?

At the Torcal Alto Visitor Centre, next to the upper car park.

Independent company: you book with them, on their terms.

Opening hours and prices can change: check them before you go.

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