Less than a 30 minute drive from Spainâs most southern point; Competa enjoys a dry Mediterranean climate that still guarantees genuine Spanish tradition. Situated in a surrounding of mountains; the small town of Competa generates one of the most extravagant inner-city enclaves of the Malaga region. Competa features an unrivalled natural environment, including its beautiful valleys that are set in the Sierra Almijara National Park; are assured to amaze any visitor that comes its way.
Even though Competa is located approximately 650m above sea; due to its location in the southern end of Spain, the region experiences a temperate and vigorous climate that sees many travellers from all over Europe. With its locality a comparative distance from the ocean allows Competa to enjoy moderate average temperatures throughout the entire time of winter.
As Competa is located at the foot of the Sierra Almijara; the mountainous region typically snow capped throughout the majority of the year is positioned between Malaga and Granada stretching down onto the warm Mediterranean. Even though not a coastal destination; the area of Competa enjoys some of Europeâs finest weather. Although quite a dry region the area takes pleasure in benefits of an extraordinary micro climate; Competa is outstanding and around the district travellers are bound to see a profusion of various fruit trees and magnificent vibrant vegetation and plant life.
Springtime throughout all southern areas of Spain is particularly pleasant; assuring an extensive quantity of sunshine hours and warm temperatures. Spring in Competa will typically experience high temperatures of 24ºC and minimum temperatures of 10ºC from March to May. In comparison to all Spanish coastal resorts; rainfall throughout this time is very minimal. However, to Competaâs standards is relatively standard, experiencing an averages of 35mm per month.
Summer throughout the Competa region is exceptionally enjoyable, and is a great time to escape the scorching temperatures of the humid coastal beach resorts. Average climates during the summertime see temperatures as high as 33ºC during the day but will tend to cool down by night to a soothing 15ºC. Precipitation during the summer months is very sparse and throughout June and July is basically non-existent.
Autumn is also a very pleasing time in Competa; as the surroundings of the town see the last blossom fall to the ground. With average temperatures only a few degrees higher than the spring, rainfall, similarly to the summertime is still very minimal.
Winter in Competa can at times seem a lot milder than the coastal resorts of Spain. Even though in close proximity to the Sierra Almijara mountain range; which throughout the winter is guaranteed to be full of vivid snow, Competaâs average climates can almost be assured to stay above freezing point. Precipitation throughout the course of winter is also at its highest; averaging near 100mm per month.