![]() ![]() Iglesia del Carmen View Points from ArchidonaĬentro de Interpretacion de la Cultura Mozarabe It also dates the Menga Dolmen which was subsequently built and orientated towards the Peña. This makes the shrine the oldest in Andalucia. Wall paintings here were tested in 2018 and found to date back to 3.900 BC. Matacabras Cave (Abrigo de Matacabras) on the Peña shows the evidence of a small Neolithic dwelling and shrine. This romantic fable was adapted by 18th century poet Robert Southney in his poem Laila and Manuel about two lovers: a Muslim girl and her father's Christian slave. Some versions relate that she had met him when visiting captured Christian soldiers in prison and she helped him escape from prison. They ran away together and were chased by Moorish soldiers to the top of the rock, where, rather than renounce their love or be captured, they chose to hurl themselves over the edge holding hands - together till the end. However Tagzona was actually in love with Hamlet (or Tello in other versions), a handsome young Christian man from the Abencerrajes family of nearby Antequera. When Ibrahim was the ruler of the castle of Archidona, he had a beautiful Muslim daughter called Tagzona who was betrothed to the old chief of the Alhama fort. The mountain is also known as "Montaña del Indio", due to its resemblance to the profile of a native Indian man's face. To get closer to the mountain, take the A354 (exit 160 of the A92, or drive north out of Antequera) and then turn off towards the Peña. ![]() This is the Peña, also known as the Montaña del Indio. ![]() ![]() If you look to the left of the motorway as you approach Antequera, heading west, you will see a mountain with the horizontal profile of an Indian man's face. The Peña is located at around km155 of the A-92 motorway, between Granada/Archidona and Antequera. The enormous 880m-high crag of limestone that overlooks the town and valley of Antequera is known as La Peña de los Enamorados, or "The Lovers' Rock" and it is also called "the Lovers Leap". Information provided by the Elora website."The Lovers' Leap" overlooking the town of Antequera. Your progress into the main gorge at this location is limited however, by higher water and the lack of a continuous dry rock ledge. You can access the main gorge by walking downstream from this location. There are some very small caves that can be explored on the far side of this gorge. Flows are typically very low here during the summer, and it is quite easy to walk along the gorge bottom (maximum water depth about 5-15cm). Closed during the winter, this staircase leads to the bottom of the Irvine Creek gorge. To find the Irvine Gorge access, return to the main trail, and walk along the gorge until you come to a staircase. The main gorge is noticeably wider at this location, and is locally referred to as "The Cove". Stay to the left and you will eventually arrive at the Lover's Leap overlook, which provides a view of both the Grand (to your left) and Irvine (to your right) gorges. The trail to the these two sites starts at the end of this street. Upon passing the stone fence (about 100-200m), look for the short dead end street leading off to the left. To access these locations, walk up the steep residential street (Price Street) that runs perpendicular to Mill St (downtown). Lover's leap overlook and the Irvine Gorge. The tale may have more to do with Victorian melodrama and attracting visitors than recalling First Nations' history! Standing at Lover's Leap and looking up the Grand, you have a view over The Cove. It is called Lovers Leap to commemorate a legendary Indian princess, said to have leapt to her death here after her beloved had been killed in battle. It is called Lover's Leap to commemorate a legendary Indian princess, said to have leapt to her death here after her beloved had been killed in battle. Lend a Hand Donate, become a member or advertise.Accessibility - A Guide for Accessible Web Design. ![]()
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