Explore walks, hikes, and trails in the Spanish White village of Competa, Spain.
In the province of Malaga, lies one of the largest white villages, located 600 meters above sea level called Competa. Competa is well known for its scenic
routes and walks. One could spend days upon days treking on foot through the Sierra Tijida and Sierra Almijara mountain ranges.
Here you will encounter breath taking views of other smaller white villages nestled along the Mediterranean sea.
While it is possible to see many areas by car, most of the best areas are only accessable on foot, which in turn will give you a much more
exciting and rewarding experience.
Here are just a few of the trails close to the town where you do not need any other source of transportation but your own
two feet.
Competa has a population that ranges from 3,000 during its winter months to 4,500 during its peak season in the summer.
With more than 300 sunny days a year, Competa is an ideal place for people who enjoy walking.
You can walk around the town, up in the mountains and along the aquaducts (Moorish water channels) outside of the town,
as well as beach walks that are a 25 minute scenic drive away.
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Rio Chillar walk (you will need transport for this one!)location: Nerja near Competa.
start point: Nerja
length: between 2 and 5 miles
walk difficulty: Moderate
Walking is not possible from the end of May to the beginning of September in southern Spain . This walk is one of the few exceptions:
it is best in June, July and August, because you walk along a cool river bed in a narrow, shady canyon. Unlike many Andalusian rivers, this one has water, at least from the Fabrica de Luz (a very small hydroelectric station). Obviously you have absolutely no chance of ending the walk with dry feet. Wear old trainers and shorts. A walking stick is very useful, as the river bed is stony. In places the canyon is so narrow that you can touch both sides at the same time. The flora and fauna are not at all typical of southern Spain . You will see a variety of ferns and other shade-loving plants and beautiful butterflies and dragon flies. The walk is easy but the stones in the river might make it a bit more difficult for some people, especially children. In places you can swim in shallow pools, so take a towel.
How to get there: Nerja is accessible from Competa by bus. You can get to the river via Calle Julio Romero de Torres, then turn left into Calle Solana and finally go right in to Picasso, one of the streets above the Municipal Sports Centre, leading to a broad track which descends to the river bed. You can also get to the river from El Playazo Beach. If you take the latter route (which is longer) keep on the right hand side of the river (when facing the mountains). Following the unsurfaced track which follows the banks of the river Chíllar you will arrive at the confluence with the river Higuerón (which forks off to the left). Continuing on the right hand side of river, you eventually reach a small cement works and from this point the river bed narrows. You go this far by car (and perhaps a little further) but you must park the car before you reach the little hydroelectrical station. If the water in the river has dried up, do not worry, there will be water above the hydroelectrical station.
From here you have to continue on foot. The first few yards (3 or 4) are steep and sometimes slippery as you navigate a ramp up to the real start of the walk. The walk gets better and better from her on. No description is needed: you could not possibly get lost from this point onwards. How far you go is up to you. You can continue for a few miles but the going is slow.