Active holiday in Spain
Walking, workshops sculpture and mosaic
Fancy a walking holiday in Spain? Want to go hiking in Andalucia? A trek to Granada or Nerja? Then you have come to the right place - choose a walk to suit any range of interest or fitness.
Spanjeanders is based in the white village of Cómpeta (height 640 m), situated in the Axarquia region of Andalucia, southern Spain, hidden in the hills at the end of a long valley and far away from mass tourism. We provide local accommodation and great value activities: Walking holidays, mosaic and sculpture courses.
Competa is surrounded by un-spoilt Spanish nature: the Tejeda and Almijara mountain chain and the large national park (more than 42.000 hectares) with the impressive mountain Maroma (2067 m) looming in the background. The airport of Málaga is just a 1-hour drive away. For arrivals at Málaga airport before 16.30 hours, Cómpeta can also be reached that day by public transportation.
The Axarquia region of Andalucia advertises itself with the slogan: ‘el mejor clima de Europa’ (the best climate of Europe) and, as we found out, that phrase is not exaggerated. Spring and autumn are ideal seasons for a walking holiday in Andalucia- with daily temperatures of 20-25º C, although the temperatures also are generally very pleasant in winter. In this region, the sun shines an average of 320 days each year and it is not uncommon for us locals to spend Christmas day with a picnic on the beach.
Cómpeta
Cómpeta is a perfect location for a walking holiday in Spain. Cómpeta village has a fantastic range of accommodations to suit every requirement and budget. We are also well supplied with many café/bars with terraces and good restaurants.
Cómpeta is an ideal destination for walking in Andalucia, as a starting point for a trek to Granada or Nerja or for a creative holiday, especially when the weather in northern Europe is chilly and rough. Here are some ideas of some great activities which can be combined with a stay in Competa: 
>> Walking holidays in Andalucia
>> 1-week sculpture workshops
>> 1-week mosaic workshops
>> workshops in raku firing
If you have a (rental) car, Cómpeta is a good starting point for 1-day excursions to Cordoba, Granada, Málaga, Ronda and the Sierra Nevada mountains. The carrental site: www.spanjeanders.123carrent.com has the lowest prices, almost always without own risk charges, no advance payments and no cancellation fees.
We hope to see you soon in Cómpeta for an unforgettable walking holiday in Andalucia a great base for hiking in Spain!
Joost en Moira Schepel
Calle Paco Hernandez 20
29754 Competa (Malaga)
Tel: (0034) 951239883
Mobile: (0034) 619511104
E-mail: spanjeanders@gmail.com 
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