Our properties are located in the beautiful area of Competa, province Malaga, and part of the autonomous community of Andalusia, southern Spain. The nearest Airport is the Malaga-Airport, approximately 50 km from the village of Competa.
The area of Competa has one of the best climates in Europe, and the land surrounding the village and down to the coast is filled with vineyards, olive, almond and lemon groves, tropical fruits such as avocado, mango, oranges, lemons. The unspoilt, whitewashed villages in this area, are situated on the route of sun and wine, and still, enjoy a traditional way of life with plenty of Moorish history and fantastic local food. The villages included in this route are Competa, Algarrobo, Sayalonga, Canillas de Albaida, Torrox, Frigiliana and Nerja. The main agricultural product is the grape, and the wines of Competa are some of the finest in the whole province. The village has retained its original Moorish structure with the white-fronted houses, surrounded by delightful olive groves and almond blossoms. There is also a nature reserve (Parque Natural) and a 4.000-hectare wide wildlife reserve, which is a perfect example of the beauty of this region.
La ville de Competa offre une multitude de divertissements: une grande piscine moderne et moderne, des bodegas locales, des manèges, plusieurs boutiques et plus de 30 bars et restaurants où vous pourrez goûter le fameux Vino de Competa (vin de Competa), la Sangria et une grande variété de tapas. Ces villages tranquilles offrent l'endroit idéal pour ceux qui cherchent un style de vie moins stressant dans l'un des meilleurs climats en Europe. Les Sierras se trouvent au nord et les vastes étendues de la mer Méditerranée au sud. La région est immergée dans l'histoire des civilisations du passé. Le visiteur trouvera les vues, les sons, les couleurs et les parfums de son ascendance arabe intégrés dans la vie quotidienne de ses habitants. Les rues sinueuses et les maisons traditionnelles reflètent encore l'influence des Carthaginois, des Romains et des Maures. Les gens et leurs coutumes vous enfermeront dans un monde magique de beauté que l'on retrouve dans cette région.
Places to visit during your visit or holiday: First, we would like to mention the local summer fiesta, takes place at the end of July with lots of parties, Easter processions with lots of ceremonies and not to forget the unique Wine Festival (Noche del Vino) in Competa, which takes place every year in August. This festival starts in the morning where wine and food are handed out to everybody, later afternoon in the square, wine is dished out of a huge barrel and the flamenco dancer’s show begins. More activities in the area: horse riding and walking tours in the Mountains (National Park), local pottery courses, relaxing massages and reflexology, playing tennis, weekend market, excellent 18 golf courses, Baviera Golf (25 mins) and Añoreta Golf (35 mins), the Caves in Nerja, the Nerja Donkey Sanctuary, Alhambra Palace in Granada, the water adventure in Vélez-Málaga, the Picasso Museum in Malaga. If you wish to enjoy the beaches of the Mediterranean Sea (Costa del Sol), they are only 16 km away.
