Competa
This small town of 3.000 inhabitants, is a forceful
point of reference in the "Ruta de la Pasa y
el Vino" of La Axarquía. It processes
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. 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.
Its name derives from the latin Compita- orum, which
means "crossroads" or "meeting place"
and makes reference to the places in which the Romans
celebrated their comrade or compitalia festivities,
in honour of the gods of the way.
The town's most important building is the Parish
Church of "Ntra. Sra. De la Asunción"
and it is situated in the Square of Pantaleón
Romero. Just as important is the Shrine of San Sebastián,
hailing from the Eighteenth Century, "La Almazara
de Ntra. Sra. Del Carmen" and The Wine Museum.
Known as "the night of the wine", one
of its most noteworthy celebrations takes place in
August in Cómpeta, 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.
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