Sierras of Tejeda, Almijara and Almara Natural Park 

Designated a natural park in 1999, this large and rugged mountainous region of 40,663ha stretches across the provincial border of Granada and Malaga. Its western part in Malaga province is known as the Axarquia.There are many caves, the most famous being those at Nerja.

Access

The park is easily accessible from the Malaga side of the sierras, via the villages of Alcaucín, Canillos de Aceituno, Sedella, Salares, Canillas de Albaida, Cómpeta and Frigiliana. North of Alcaucín is a minor, winding road that leads to a picnic area called El Alcázar, which is located by a stream of the same name and is inside the park. East of Canillos de Aceituno, towards Los Olivos on the MA126 road, is the picnic area La Rahige. East of Canillas de Albaida is the Fábrica de la Luz picnic area. (Source Jo williams)

Baviera Golf - (1/2 hour drive) An even course with wide greens, many movements and a great variety of obstacles, offering a range of strokes and an ideal design for all handicaps. A variety of holes and unsurpassable views to the Mediterranean and mountains. (see web links)

Transport 

We anticipate that most people will hire a car for their holiday but a local air-conditioned coach runs from the village of Competa to the coast and Malaga three times a day. The coaches are comfortable and air conditioned and CHEAP. The bus stop is at the entrance to the village, opposite Bar Marcos (Competa) or Canillas De Albaida Bus Station (behind the school)

Buses (no.19) run every 15 minutes from Malaga Airport to the Central Bus Depot in Malaga where the above bus can be picked up.

Alternatively, if you would like a relaxing "get away from it all holiday", we can arrange for you to be collected from the airport. Local taxis are also available to and from the local villages.

Horse Riding - Los Olivillos - situated in remote area of the Parque Natural, nestling in the mountains midway between two historic white washed villages.

This truly is hidden Spain. Tel 627 820 595/618 952 653/677 841 962/619 171 592

Offroad motorcycling in the beautiful mountains

(see web links)

Organised Walking Routes - There are many organised walking routes into the Sierra Tejeda and Almijarra Natural Parque. from Competa and Canillas De Albaida.

Supermarkets

There are local supermarkets in all the villages.

If you want to buy supplies before you venture inland. Exit the N340/E15 at J272. Go straight over at the roundabout into the Eroski car park.

To return to the motorway, you will need to exit the car park at the opposite end to where you entered. Turn right towards Torre Del Mar and turn right again at the first junction (double back on yourself). You will pass Eroski again on your right hand side. Turn right onto the motorway.

Local Restaurants - so many to choose from in all the local villages.

Bhua Luang - Archez (Thai cuisine + take away facility) Open Fri-Wed lunch and evenings.Closed Thursdays. Reservations and Take away - 952 55 30 61. Warning- Very Hot!

Posada-Meson Mudejar - Archez 17th century inn, serving authentic grandmother's recipes and using

the finest produce of the region (see web links)

Rustico- Avenida De Torrox, Competa

A quiet, sophisticated restaurant. Ideal for a romantic night out.

Cortijo Paco - (Avd. Canillas, Competa) Excellent menu, Disco nights Friday & Saturday. Fantastic views down to the sea from the upstairs restaurant. Booking recommended on 952 55 36 47/657 32 44 91. Closed on Mondays.

La Taberna de Oscar - (Plaza Panaleon Romero, Competa) - Excellent Spanish tapas lunches

952 51 66 31

El Pilon - Competa (Calle Laberinto) Open 7 nights a week  952 553 512

Museo del Vino - Competa - Try the local competa wine

Bar Marcos - Competa Spanish bar/restaurant serving filling meals at €5 to include salad and bread (Summertime only).