Cómpeta is a region in the Axarquía area of Málaga, Spain, situated at the base of the Sierra Almijara and adjacent to the Sierra de Tejeda, Almijara y Alhama Natural Park. This geographical position provides a diverse mountainous landscape, characterized by limestone formations, deep ravines, and peaks reaching over 1,500 meters. The area offers a varied terrain of pine forests, olive groves, and vineyards, making it suitable for several sports like hiking, mountain biking, touring cycling, road cycling, and more.
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4.4
(98)
328
hikers
Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

4.4
(135)
405
hikers
8.11km
02:31
270m
270m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

4.6
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247
hikers
8.28km
02:35
300m
290m
Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

4.4
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334
hikers
9.12km
02:51
350m
350m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5.0
(4)
136
riders
51.1km
03:08
1,320m
1,320m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

3.7
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201
riders
48.7km
02:41
960m
960m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

5.0
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49
riders
96.2km
05:23
1,990m
1,990m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

53
riders
32.0km
02:20
1,110m
1,110m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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4.6
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93
riders
31.9km
03:23
860m
860m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.8
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46
riders
44.0km
04:49
1,400m
1,410m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

5.0
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44
riders
50.9km
03:52
1,230m
1,230m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.8
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15
riders
25.4km
02:42
820m
820m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.7
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73
riders
45.6km
03:13
820m
820m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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46
riders
32.3km
02:27
800m
800m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

21
riders
41.2km
04:28
1,400m
1,400m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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17
riders
15.8km
01:29
640m
640m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5.0
(1)
11
riders
58.1km
05:30
2,210m
2,210m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

3.8
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17
riders
53.0km
04:32
1,620m
1,620m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

19
riders
60.0km
04:48
1,650m
1,650m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

12
riders
38.6km
02:48
890m
890m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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18
runners
7.50km
01:00
250m
250m
Hard run. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

10
runners
18.5km
02:31
760m
760m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

13
runners
14.2km
01:50
480m
480m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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10
runners
5.92km
00:45
210m
210m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Cómpeta offers a variety of outdoor activities including hiking, mountain biking, touring cycling, road cycling, jogging, and gravel biking. The region features more than 100 routes across these sports, catering to different skill levels.
Cómpeta provides access to numerous hiking trails within the Sierra de Tejeda, Almijara y Alhama Natural Park. Routes range from easy walks through olive groves to challenging ascents, including sections of the Gran Senda de Málaga (GR 249) and GR 242 Tejeda-Almijara. For more information, see the Hiking around Cómpeta guide.
Yes, Cómpeta is suitable for mountain biking with its mountainous terrain, pine forests, and dirt tracks. Routes often feature significant elevation gains and panoramic views of the Mediterranean Sea. Consult the MTB Trails around Cómpeta guide for route details.
The region around Cómpeta offers scenic roads through vineyards and olive groves, with varying elevations suitable for both road cycling and touring cycling. Cyclists can find routes that provide challenging climbs and picturesque rides. Guides such as Road Cycling Routes around Cómpeta and Cycling around Cómpeta are available.
The Cómpeta region is characterized by limestone and dolomitic marble formations, deep ravines, and peaks over 4,900 feet (1,500 meters). Notable features include the La Maroma peak, which is the highest point in the natural reserve, and various panoramic viewpoints offering vistas of the mountains and the Mediterranean Sea.
The Sierra de Tejeda, Almijara y Alhama Natural Park, bordering Cómpeta, contains several impressive natural landmarks. Viewpoints such as Puerto del Collado offer extensive views. The area also features the imposing La Maroma peak, reaching over 6,700 feet (2,060 meters).
Cómpeta is a popular destination on komoot, with more than 25,000 visitors having explored routes in the region. The 114 available routes have an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars, based on over 1,700 ratings.
Komoot offers several guides for Cómpeta, including Hiking around Cómpeta, MTB Trails around Cómpeta, Road Cycling Routes around Cómpeta, Cycling around Cómpeta, Running Trails around Cómpeta, and Gravel biking around Cómpeta.
Official information about Cómpeta can be found on the town's website. The official website for Cómpeta is http://www.competa.es. For direct inquiries, the Cómpeta Town Hall can be reached at +34 952 51 60 06.
The Cómpeta region offers routes catering to all levels, from easy strolls to more challenging ascents. While specific beginner or family-friendly routes are not detailed, the diversity of trails suggests options for various abilities within the natural park and surrounding areas.

