Tourist information
The focal point of Cómpeta is the 16th century church of La Asunción whose golden dome dominates the village. The interior of the church was renovated in preparation for the celebrations of the Jubilee Year in 2005 which was the 500th anniversary of the church. Climb the tower, and admire the vistas across the Axarquia as far as Gibraltar and north Africa on a clear day with the pretty plaza Almijara down below - a great place to sit and watch the world go by.
Visit the wine museum with its wide range of local produce, and the grape press in Plaza Vendimia where grape treading takes place during the Noche del Vino on 15th August. The event is a “ Fiesta de Interés Turístico Nacional de Andalucía” Fiesta of National Touristic Interest and well worth a visit. The village has retained its Moorish atmosphere with a maze of narrow streets, some of them still cobbled, with many nooks and crannies to explore. Try the tapas route of the village - congratulations to those people who manage to visit all 25 bars....
Once you have explored the village, take a trip out to the magnificent Casa de la Mina tucked away in the mountains a 20 minute drive into the Sierras. Stop at the mirador of Cómpeta, the beautifully designed entrance to the village which you encounter when travelling up the Torrox Road. From here you can see Cómpeta in all its glory, with a notice board providing advice for walkers and a signpost to the Casa de la Mina, so called as copper was mined there. Follow the road and look out for the sign to the right up a steep paved road (about half a mile). When you get to the top turn and left the road becomes unpaved after about 200m but has been upgraded and views are stupendous. If you are feeling energetic, it is more rewarding to walk and there are several different routes from the village. The town hall are working hard to develop the area for walking, to provide signs on various routes, and more information about walking routes in general.
Another "must see" is the 17th century hamlet (aldea) of Acebuchal which is on the border between Cómpeta and Frigiliana. This takes you through some magnificent scenery but as a driving route is not for the faint hearted as you have to cross the river and at times it is not possible to cross in a normal car. To walk, though, is easy, a round trip taking about 4 hours. The aldea actually belongs to the municipality of Cómpeta but is closer to Frigiliana. Drop in to the restaurant there – the food is superb. Stop off at the newly renovated Fábrica de la Luz (Cómpeta) and enjoy the ambience of the rushing river – a great place for a picnic in the summer.
Why not treat yourself to a weekend in the mountains. Soak up the atmosphere, enjoy the great outdoors, the gastronomy, the culture, and the famous Cómpeta hospitality ….. not to mention the wine .
TOURIST OFFICE
Opening times: Wednesday to Sunday 10am to 3pm, and in the town hall on La Rampa on Mondays and Tuesdays.
Tourist Office: 952 553 685
Town hall: 952 516 006
