Competa is situated 49 kilometres from Malaga City and 18 kilometres from the coast at Torrox Costa, at an altitude of 636 metres. It lies within the area of Axarquia, east of Malaga, in the foothills of the Sierra Almijara. On the scenic Route of Sun and Wine, Competa has a population of 3,500 comprised from thirty-five different nationalities living in harmony.

Competa´s charming whitewashed streets come together in a central plaza next to the Church of La Asuncion with a unique golden dome that stands out above the village. There are numerous restaurants, cafes, tapas bars and shops some of which specialise in ceramics.

The local area is irrigated by numerous springs and streams from surrounding mountains. The nearby Casa de la Mira Nature Reserve is spectacularly beautiful. The main local product is the muscatel grape; the wines of Competa being excellent and renowned throughout Spain. In general the locals prefer the sweet variety whilst visitors prefer the dry. Both are highly potent! There is an interesting wine museum in the village that sells different types of local produce and handicrafts, as well as doubling as a bar and restaurant.

Competa enjoys a variety of annual fiestas including a popular celebration of wine, the Noche del Vino (Night of the Wine), held each 15th August. Flamenco and other music and dance accompany the free-flowing wine that can be sampled freely throughout the streets.