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Competa

Competa Info
Competa is nestled 700 metres above sea level in the Sierra Almijara, the snow capped range of mountains between Malaga and Granada that stretch down to the warm Mediterranean. Learn more from the Competa info page.

Competa History and Places
The area is steeped in Competa history, of past civilizations, Carthaginians, Romans and Moors, to name a few. There are many places in Competa to visit. The village is a wonderful spectacle of winding streets and low houses, surrounded by a wealth of pines, oaks and low mountain scrubland.

Competa Nature Walks
Nature walks around the hills of Competa is one of the biggest attractions for visitors to this region. The national park and the Sierras Almijara and Tejeda rise directly behind the village and offer a wide variety of walks and unforgettable panoramic views.

Competa Restaurants
Competa restaurants have excellent cuisine on offer, international and Spanish food of Southern Spain. Typical dishes are Tapas which are famous in this area. Enjoying and experimenting with Andalucian cuisine is a fundamental part of anyones stay on the Costa del Sol.

Competa Hotels
There are a few Competa hotels, the Hotel Balcon is the main hotel and is situated in the village, 650m above sea level, in the heart of Andalucia. The area is well set up with fincas and private accommodation which is available throughout most of the year, for short or long term let.

Competa Real Estate
The town of Competa is situated in the Axarquia region of Spain just 40 kilometres from Malaga International Airport. Many Scandinavians have purchased Competa real estate here and renovated old farmhouses and fincas on the outskirts of town. There is a population of 4,500 of which 20% are foreign.

Competa Photo Gallery
Visit our gallery of Competa photos to see how the village is today. A pretty Spanish white village set in the rolling hills, at the foot of the mountains of Andalucia.

Competa Maps, Weather and Travel Directions
Here you can find detailed Competa maps and the surrounding areas, Competa weather for today and a forecast of the next week as well as instructions on how to travel to Competa and some other useful resources.