Image Cuento y leyenda de Cómpeta It is assumed that the origin of the name comes from the Hispanization of the Latin word “compita” which means crossroads.. Name of its inhabitants: Competenos. Famous Personalities: Plácido Ávila Reina . He was born in... Cómpeta Crónicas y leyendas
Image History of Cómpeta Though at the start of the 14th century Vêlez consisted of a number of separate villages including Torrox, Torre del Mar and Nerja, Cómpeta was not mentioned until its capture in 1457, whereupon it was subjected to the authority of the... Cómpeta Historia
Image Night of Wine. Cómpeta. August. Unique Festival This festival has been declared to be of Tourist Interest by the Provincial Council of Málaga. Please check with the local Town Hall or Municipal Tourism Office for the festival date before planning any sightseeing activities. Tourist... Cómpeta Fiestas > Festivals
Image History of Cortes de la Frontera The village dates back to the 11th and 10th centuries before Christ, when the Phoenicians settled here after defeating the Tartessians. However, the most significant settlement came with the arrival of the Romans, who were responsible... Cortes de la Frontera Historia
Image Jornadas Micológicas (Mycological Conference). Cortes de la Frontera. November. Unique Festival This festival has been declared to be of Tourist Interest by the Provincial Council of Málaga. Please check with the local Town Hall or Municipal Tourism Office for the festival date before planning any sightseeing activities. The... Cortes de la Frontera Fiestas > Festivals