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27
Jul 2022
Noche de Vino in Competa - 15 August
The wine village of La Axarquía is Cómpeta. The wine production of this village is not only nationally, but also internationally famous. Here you will find bodega Almijara, the most famous wine house of this place. The most important festival in Cómpeta is El Noche del Vino (Night of the Wine), which takes place annually on 15 August. It is a great opportunity to visit this mountain village at that time. The first time this celebration was held was in 1973 as a farewell to those who left the village to go and harvest grapes in the countryside. The workers would not return until the harvest of grapes and sultanas was complete, which could take several months.
Like many celebrations in La Axarquía, the festival starts with a procession to celebrate the arrival of the grapes and to honour the patron saint. At the same time as the procession, the pressing of the grapes starts with the foot on the Vendimia Square. During this fiesta there is a medieval market and the village is decorated with colourful flags.
As a visitor, you can enjoy local specialities and there are performances by flamenco singers and dancers. It is a celebration you must experience at least once!
Source and Link: www.competa.es
