Culinario & Cultura

You'll never forget the little things.

The Casita is an ideal place to start the day. The kitchenette has all the facilities you need to make a generous breakfast and a nice cup of coffee or tea. The baker comes to your door every morning with fresh bread.

For the afternoon and evening there are several restaurants in the village. Whether you fancy Ricardo's pizzas, Pepa's paella or the traditional Spanish mountain cuisine of the Molino family, there is something for everyone. In the village there are several bars, a supermarket, a wood-fired bakery and other shops.

Comares

Comares is located in the province of Málaga, in the autonomous region of Andalusia. The village is located on a hill (at more than 700 meters altitude) and is the highest located village of the many white villages (pueblo blancos) and towns in Andalusia.

The origins of Comares as a village are somewhat confusing and, although nobody questions its importance during the Arabic occupation, there are no clear indications that they were the founders of the settlement, which some say could date back to the 3rd century BC when the Greeks reached the coast of Málaga and went to Torre del Mar, naming it “Komaron”, which means “Tierra de Madroños”. However, there is no doubt that it was the Moors who created the village’s unique urban layout, its customs and the overall character of the village itself and who also referred to it as "Hisn Comarix", which means "castillo en la altura" ("castle on height").

(click here to learn more about the history of Comares)

But although the village is often a side trip to visit surrounding villages ("pedanías", such as Los Ventorros, Maxmúllar, La Alquería, Llano Almendra, Las Cuevas, El Romo and Los Gallegos) and other cities (such as Málaga, Granada, Córdoba and Sevilla), there is still more than enough to see, do and experience in Comares itself. For example, there is the unique Castillo de Comares, which can be found at the very tip of the village. The small complex gives an extensive insight into the history of this village, but at the same time offers a truly beautiful view of the houses, buildings and surroundings of Comares.

Anyone looking for another unique piece of architecture can visit the so-called 'Door of Málaga'. The famous gate literally and figuratively forms the entrance to the village. The gate itself is impressive, but the view is perhaps even more special. Once you pass the gate you will be treated to a panoramic view of the surroundings of the village. Here you can even look out to the coastline of Andalusia. That is why it is also called "The Balcony of La Axarquía".

Sports

Casita Comares is located in the middle of the Axarquía walking and hiking trails. Via these trails you can make beautiful walks and hikes through various routes. During the walk you will encounter various fruit trees, such as mangoes, avocados, almonds, pomegranates, figs and olives. In the village you will find the municipal swimming pool and you can use the padel court and other sports courts for free. The area is known for the routes for sporty cyclists through the beautiful mountains. There are also various zip lines (with a length of 436 meters to more than 100 meters high, the longest zip line in Spain in natural anchorage), waterfalls, mountainclimb, mountainbike and running trails. What we always enjoy is to hike to the village during dawn, get a cup of coffee and then go running back. The perfect start to the day.