Located in the “Ruta de la Pasa y el Vino” of La Axarquía this small town of 3.000 inhabitants, is a forceful point of reference.

With a winding and steep town centre which is worth taking a stroll on foot, Cómpeta is recognised for its vineyards, which enjoy well- deserved fame, to such a point that various of the towns existing wine cellars devote themselves to the making of a variety of sweet and dry local brands of wine, which has given risen to the Cómpeta Wine.

Its name cames from the latin Compita- orum, which means “crossroads” and makes reference to the places in which the Romans celebrated their compitalia festivities, in honour of the gods of the way.

The most important visit is the Parish Church of “Ntra. Sra. De la Asunción” , in the Square of Pantaleón Romero. Just as the Shrine of San Sebastián, hailing from the Eighteenth Century, “La Almazara de Ntra. Sra. Del Carmen” and The Wine Museum.

One of its most noteworthy celebrations takes place in August in which town folk and visitors alike exchange amongst themselves the most delicious products of its gastronomy, like “las migas”, the fennel stew and fried calabash, apart from the already mention semi- sweet wine.

The second most recognised product well beyond its boundaries is the raisin, made in an artisan method and which finds in this place, the ideal climatic conditions of air and sun.

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