Competa, Andalucia, Spain

Competa is a delightful medium-sized white Spanish village 700 metres above sea level in the Sierra Almijara and close to the towns of Torrox and Velez Malaga. There are two ways to get to Competa: the first is to take the motorway turnofff at Algorroba and travel the 16 kilomoters up to the village or alternatively turn off at the Torrox /Competa junction and from Torrox Pueblo travel a further 7 kilometers. Both roads are long and twisty as you climb up the steep hillside but the Algorroba route has a wider road.

Common features in Competa are the traditional pueblo style facades and the details of the balconies, grilles, pot plants and tiles stand out against the white painted walls. Just 4 kilometers further along the road from Competa is the picture postcard village of Canilas de Albaida which is well worth a walk around.
The Sierra Almijara, with peaks as high as 2,068 metres. A stunningly beautiful natural park where you can go for walks to encounter mountain goats, eagles and very rich vegetation. In addition, the sandy beaches and coastal villages of Axarquia are also close by. Competa has a good selection of restaurants & tapas bars. It also has a bakery, supermarkets, banks and quality craft shops.
The land surrounding Competa and down to the coast is filled with vineyards, olive, almond and lemon groves, tropical fruits such as avocado, mango and kiwi, all ideally suited to this sub tropical climate. Competa is famous for its Moscatel wine and you can visit the wine museaum or one of the bodegas and taste the wine yourself.