natural wonder
El Torcal de Antequera
A surreal karst landscape of stacked, pancake-like limestone formations carved by erosion, with ibex roaming the trails.
51 km · about 60 min drive
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Lucena
Andalusia, Spain · Europe
About Lucena
Lucena sits on the route: 15 minutes from Cabra, 51km from El Torcal de Antequera.
Lucena is in Andalusia, Spain, with about 42,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Cabra, about 8 km away.
Lucena (Spanish pronunciation: [luˈθena]) is a municipality of Spain belonging to the province of Córdoba, in the autonomous community of Andalusia. It is the second-most populated municipality in the province.
A major Jewish centre from the 9th to the 12th centuries, Lucena was remarked for having a Jewish-majorityRead more
population.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Lucena?
Within an hour or so of Lucena: El Torcal de Antequera (51 km), Mezquita-Catedral de Córdoba (58 km).
Are there any good drives near Lucena?
The nearest famous roads are A-397 Ronda to San Pedro Road, A-397 San Pedro to Ronda and Sierra Nevada road to Pico Veleta (A-395).
Where is Lucena?
Lucena is in Andalusia, Spain, about 8 km from Cabra.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 42,248
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Spain
- Region
- Andalusia
- Timezone
- Europe/Madrid
- Coordinates
- 37.4088, -4.4852
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in Spain
Guardia Civil (traffic police): 062. Two warning triangles required in vehicles.
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Worth the detour from Lucena
2 notable places within an hour's drive.
cathedral
Mezquita-Catedral de Córdoba
A mesmerizing forest of red-and-white arches blending Islamic and Christian architecture over 1,000 years of history.
58 km · about 65 min drive
Driving roads near Lucena
7 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 150km.
- 60 kmCaminito del ReyA thrilling boardwalk pinned to sheer cliff faces above the El Chorro gorge, once called the world's most dangerous path.
Driving in Spain
- Drives on
- the right
- Petrol
- ~€1.55/litre
- Motorway tolls
- ~€4.00/100km
When to drive here
April to October
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