Cómpeta Prepares for Annual Charity Gastronomic Gathering The hillside village of Cómpeta hosts its cherished charity food festival, celebrating traditional Axarquía specialities. Food lovers across the Axarquía and broader coastal regions are marking their calendars as the picturesque mountain village of Cómpeta prepares to host its long-standing international charity food celebration. The community-led gathering blends artisanal culinary traditions with dedicated fundraising for vital charitable organisations operating throughout the province. A Culinary Tour of the Axarquía Scheduled for the upcoming weekend following regional announcements on Wednesday 23 September, the festival transforms the village's historic whitewashed squares into a vibrant tasting trail. Renowned local cooks and volunteer associations will offer a wide array of authentic Axarquía delicacies, ranging from slow-cooked mountain stews to regional pastries sweetened with famed local honey and dried grapes, paired with iconic Cómpeta muscatel wine. Supporting Grassroots Causes While the weekend offers a memorable day out for both long-term foreign residents and holidaymakers, charity sits firmly at the heart of the proceedings. Proceeds from commemorative tasting dishes and community stalls will go directly to support local welfare institutions and humanitarian groups that serve vulnerable households across the interior valleys of eastern Malaga. Practical Details for Visitors Visitors travelling from coastal hubs like Torre del Mar or Nerja can reach the hillside village via the picturesque mountain roads off the A-7 coastal route. Local authorities recommend arriving by midday to take advantage of perimeter municipal parking areas, before strolling through the traditional cobblestone streets to sample regional dishes and explore village craft exhibits.