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Antequera, Spain is situated in the Malaga Province , which is a part of Andalucia. Antequera, Spain is situated in the heart of Andalucia. Antequera is situated at the foot of Sierra del Torcal and El Arzo Calizo Chimenea.
Antequera is known for its fertile land. Two rivers flows through the north and south of Antequera, they are, Sierra de los Torcales and river Guadalhorce respectively.

Antequera, Spain is town with churches, towers, walls and fortresses from the medieval times. Antequera is an important tourists spot in Spain . The dolmens and most importantly the Cueva de la Menga . These dolmens and churches came to the forefront after excavations. Santa Maria la Mayor Church, Roman baths, Arch of the Giants, 19 th century building, Nuestra Senora del Carmen and many other such buildings. Antequera is known as the cultural center of Andalusia, Antequerra has a huge collection of art treasures from the province of Malaga. Antequerra is surrounded by large limestone crags, the La Pena de los Enamorados, often referred to as the "lovers' Leap" is a famous place, which has historical stories bounded to its name.

Population of Antequera is around 41,197 persons as per 2002 census.

Antequerra, Spain is known as a leading producer of olives, cereals, asparagus, grain and wool. Tourism adds a good amount of revenue to the country's economy. Antequera is the economic center of Andalusia, the favourable position in the center of the province makes it an ideal place for trade.

Antequerra, Spain stands as a prosperous economic and artistically and culturally rich city in the province of Malaga and Andalusia and largely in the whole of Spain.