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Diputación de Málaga
Casas Colgantes de Cómpeta

Hills covered with vines and beautiful mountain landscapes welcome the traveler arriving in Competa, famous for its acclaimed wine. This product is celebrated every August with a magical night that has become a must-attend summer event.

A white village of Axarquía, with beautiful traditional architecture and ancient customs, Cómpeta is nicknamed 'Cornice of the Costa del Sol' for its privileged location. Its territory spans the Sierras de Tejeda, Almijara and Alhama Natural Park, with its extraordinary landscape heritage.

 

NOT TO MISS IN CÓMPETA

MONUMENTS

Walking along Paseo de las Tradiciones, Cómpeta you will see mosaics depicting the ingrained habits of this inland Malaga town. The street reaches Plaza Almijara with its nineteenth century facades and its typically Andalusian fountain.

Also worth visiting are the Museum of Arts and Traditions, installed in a former nineteenth century barracks, the Molino de Hadriano museum, the hanging houses, the wine press at Plaza de la Vandimia and the wineries of this traditional winemaking village.

The most emblematic monument of Cómpeta is the Nuestra Señora de la Asunción church, built in the sixteenth century. Known as the 'Cathedral of Axarquía', it has three naves separated by segmental arches and a tower in the New Mudéjar style. Inside the temple the altar fresco, depicting the assumption of the Virgin Mary is noteworthy.

In the oldest part of town is the chapel of St Sebastian, which houses the image of the patron saint of Cómpeta.

Another sign of religious art of the town is the chapel of San Antón Abad Extramuros. It is an eighteenth-century shrine with a careful altarpiece that holds one of the Cómpeta"s most popular Holy Week carvings: ""Borriquita"".

Geographic Data
Surface 54 km2
Altitude 638 m
Latitude 36º 50'
Length -3º 58'
Distance to Málaga City 55,7 km
Demographics
City 3875
Men 1939
Women 1936
Nationality Competeños
Town Hall
Escudo de CómpetaC/ San Antonio, 1, 29754 
Links of interest
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    A church built in the XVI century and later restored. The town’s most important building, it stands in the Plaza de Pantaleón Romero. Inside, it is divided into three naves by octagonal pillars....

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    This spectacular and original viewpoint, of Gaudî style, is located at the entrance of Competa coming by the A-7207 up from the town of Torrox. From here, visitors can enjoy a unique view of the...

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    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:...

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    The architecture of this ventage point reminds of Gaudí's work or art and offers wonderful sweeping views. From here one of the most representative images of the Axarquía is obtained : the village...

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Gran Senda de Málaga Stage 7 Cómpeta to Canillas de Aceituno (Camino Shell)