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all things Spanish!

We hope you enjoy reading them as much as we enjoy writing them

Each Competa Escapes blog focuses on all the wonderful things you will find on a holiday in Competa. We’ll chat about food, drink, culture, fantastic striking scenery and friendly, charming people.

The image is from Semana Santa 2023 and shows the Easter procession of the Tronos of the Virgin Mary

Beyond Chocolate Eggs: The Majesty of Semana Santa in Spain

The image shows the vibrant colours of the traditional dress adorning the horses at the Competa Summer Feria.

Cómpeta Summer Feria: An Andalusian Celebration

Picture depicting one of the images on the Mosaic trail of Cómpeta, a white pueblo in Andalucia, Southern Spain. A great place for artists or those that love art.

Artistic Holidays in Cómpeta, Andalucía!

Featuring Nispero's also known as Loquats or Medlar fruit. The blog tells of Sayalonga in the Axarquia region of Spain, where this fruit is famous and even has it's own festival. El dia de Nispero.

Sayalonga: A Charming Whitewashed Village

Image shows angry man on the phone - articles discusses the pitfals of scam holidays and how to avoid them

How to avoid being caught by holiday fraud

The low sun setting in the sky in December on Playa Cantarrijan in Andalucia

Playa Cantarriján – a playa nudista

The photo is of Cómpeta, a white mountainside pueblo in Southern Spain in the Andalucia region. It features in an article detailing the best time to Visit Competa.

Visit Competa and choose the perfect time of year for you!

Our Top 20 Airport Tips

Finding the best flight deal!

Why a Costa del Sol holiday?

Taking great photos on your Competa holiday?

A Day in Malaga – where to visit!