Advertised as a B&B, booked as a B&B. No Customer Service on Sundays when we arrived even though listed as 7 days a week. On our second day we were informed there is no breakfast! No hot water for two days and poor water pressure when available. Photos show a private terrace, it is overlooked by a rooftop bar in the next building! Shower broken upon arrival, fixed during our stay. Good location for exploring Còmpeta. We sadly won't return to Salamandra!

Really enjoyed my stay at this lovely B&B. Right in the main square, so lovely views from my room Lucerne, and 2 minutes down to the restaurants for breakfast and dinner. My room was spotlessly clean with lovely high quality bedding and a lovely warm duvet for December. Great smart TV and fridge for drinks. Gusto coffee machine a welcome addition. I would definitely stay here again. Thank you to the lady who cleans the rooms, my room was spotlessly clean.

I stayed in the El Sol apartment room for 3 nights in April 2023. My room had a lovely view over the Plaza and it was spotless. The bed was very comfortable and every day my room was cleaned with fresh towels provided. I would definitely recommend staying there and I will go back as soon as I can! Tracey Spicer

I really enjoyed staying here! The spacious room was very nice with a beautiful photo wall and a balcony overlooking the main square with a cute church. Everything was very clean and the bed was extremely comfortable. The staff was very sympathetic and helpful with information for trekking in the nearby national park. They even sent an SD-Card from my camera, which I had lost in the room, to my home address in Germany – super super nice!

Absolutely brilliant! Easy to follow instructions as I arrived on a Sunday so collected key from safe- box. Great location, room amazing with great view & such a comfy bed. Good selection of places to have breakfast Already booked return visit

A superb place to stay! We just had 9ne night here but wish we had booked for longer. The arrangements for access are slick, the room was immaculately clean and the facilities were more than adequate. To have access to a terrace which overlooks the square was really special. The breakfast arrangement is a voucher which can be used at any of the restaurants nearby which was superb. Just loved the whole place and can't recommend enough.

The hotel is great, the view from the room of the lively square fantastic, we feared a lot of late night noise but the room was well insulated. The only minus was the extremely small room, that we didn't know about when we booked (el sol).We made do for 2 nights but felt really cramped, especially in the bathroom where there was no space to put toiletries. Roof terrace really nice. Don't make our mistake of parking your car in the designated market area.... it means you'll have to wait until the market ends before you can use it....

A great experience, and great information. Plenty of off road trips, into the mountains etc. Well worth a bash . Try it out it’s a scream .

We went in 2023, it was going down hill then. Graham is a nice guy but the bikes are too old and unreliable. If you are experienced rider who’s looking for good bikes and trails I would suggest you book with someone else.

Had a fantastic day with Graham. Was my wife’s first time on a bike, he instructed her well and made us both feel at ease. Super friendly guy. We will be back again for some trail riding!!!

Yes, there were some technical difficulties with the bikes. But, we rode the coolest trails in the Andalusian Mountains. Ask for Hugo as a guide in advance if you are a skilled group. I will return to ride with trailblazers.

AMAZING DAY OUT! Graham was super down to earth and run his business the same way; The day ride was filled with fun and is a must do activity when visiting Spain.

I have ridden here at least 5 times over the last years and have been fully satisfied everytime. There is a wide selection of bikes and gear to choose from and the guide takes you down very nice trails depending on your individual experience level.

We have done a 4 day biking holiday with Graham twice now, one was rearranged a few times due to covid last year but not a problem for them at all. The Hotel in Canillas was very nice and the biking days were amazing, Hugo is a great guide too. The Pool next to the bike base was great on a hot day after biking, much needed. Would definitely go back again.

(Translated by Google) We loved the experience! Something unique! Thank you Lidia and Carlos (Original) Nos ha encantado la experiencia! Algo único! Gracias Lidia y Carlos

(Translated by Google) How can I not give you 5 stars! and 7 if there were! The organization, the information, the media, the vehicles and above all the Salamandra team, which makes it easy for the rest of us to enjoy the activities we like most. Thanks for everything. (Original) ¡Cómo no voy a daros 5 estrellas! ¡y 7 si las hubiera! La organización, la información, los medios, los vehículos y sobre todo el equipo de Salamandra, que hace fácil que los demás disfrutemos de las actividades que más nos gustan. Gracias por todo.

(Translated by Google) My sister and I took a 4x4 route through the Sierra Tejeda and it was spectacular 🤩. The guide, Dani, is a charm, he drives like no one else along those complicated trails and knows the history of the area very well. We will repeat with them very soon and we will stay in some super cute apartments they have in the center of town. Thank you very much for the experience, 200% recommend. Greetings!!!! (Original) Mi hermana y yo hicimos una Ruta en 4x4 por la Sierra Tejeda y fue espectacular 🤩. El guía, Dani, es un encanto, conduce como nadie por esos senderos tan complicados y conoce muy a fondo la historia de la zona. Repetiremos con ellos muy pronto y nos alojaremos en unos apartamentos supercoquetos que tienen en el centro del pueblo. Muchas gracias por la experiencia, recomendadp al 200%. Saludos!!!!

(Translated by Google) We try to reserve via email. They responded to us two days later with available dates. We responded immediately to book. We didn't have any news until two days later when they told us that at that time there were no more places available. We chose two options, the one that was free, on different days and times. We had to wait three or four days until they responded to us again that there were no more places. When we called to clarify the situation, the girl who assists us tells us that the route we want is not being done yet. So why did they tell us there were times available? As he tells me, "the classmate would be giving you schedules for another similar activity"... In general, quite bad organization and terrible customer service. They live off reserves and they don't make it easy... (Original) Intentamos reservar vía email. Nos respondieron dos días después con fechas disponibles. Respondimos al momento para reservar. No tuvimos noticias hasta dos días después cuando nos dijeron que en esa hora ya no había plazas disponibles. Elegimos dos opciones, la que tuvieran libres, en días y horas distintas. Tuvimos que esperar tres o cuatro días hasta que nos volvieron a responder que ya no había plazas. Al llamar por teléfono para aclarar la situación, la chica que nos atiende nos dice que la ruta que queremos no se está haciendo aún. ¿Entonces por qué nos dijeron que había horas disponibles? Según me comenta, "la compañera te estaría dando horarios para otra actividad similar"... En general, bastante mala organización y pésima atención al cliente. Viven de las reservas y no lo ponen fácil...

(Translated by Google) We did the hike to the summit of Maroma, a group of 4 retirees. Excellent excellent with Carlos as a guide who knows everything about the plants, he has very good eyes to see the mountain goats - small groups of females with babies, another small group of males, even estimating the ages of the last ones by their horns - the birds and everything. We also learned a lot about the history of the park and the region, for example how in the past families went out to the fields to dry grapes on walkers - the ones that can still be seen. We walked at the pace that suited us, without impatience, and we felt very safe and well cared for - also on the 4x4 vehicle climb through forests and well-inclined roads. Lots of extra service without charge - among them Carlos took photos throughout the walk and gave them to us afterwards. Our best day in Cómpeta. (Original) Hicimos la caminata a la cumbre de Maroma, un grupo de 4 jubilados/as. Excelente excelente con Carlos de guía que sabe todo sobre las plantas, tiene muy buenos ojos para ver las cabras montesas- grupitos de hembras con crías, otro grupito de machos, hasta estimar las edades de los últimos por sus cuernos- los pájaros y todo. Además supimos mucho sobre la historia del parque y de la región, p.ej. cómo antes las familias salieron al campo a secar las uvas en paseros - los que todavía se ven. Caminamos al paso que nos convenía, sin impaciencia, y nos sentimos muy seguros y bien cuidados - también en la subida en vehículo 4x4 por bosques y caminos bien inclinados. Mucho servicio extra sin cobro - entre ello Carlos sacó fotos en toda la caminata y nos las regaló después. Nuestro mejor día en Cómpeta.

(Translated by Google) The excursion to Rio Verde is exciting, exciting, an incredible experience of communion with nature and a challenge to overcome our fears and improve ourselves. Highly recommended for brave people and our special recognition to the great professionalism of the monitor, Dany. (Original) La excursión a Rio Verde emocionante, apasionante, increíble experiencia de comunión con la naturaleza y un reto para vencer nuestros miedos y superarnos a nosotros mismos. Altamente recomendable para valientes y nuestro reconocimiento especial a la gran profesionalidad del monitor, Dany.

(Translated by Google) We spent an unforgettable day in the Verde River ravine. The organization, schedules, vehicles and material for the descent were perfect. The guides Nicki and especially Dani are unbeatable. Absolutely recommended (Original) Pasamos un día inolvidable en el barranco del río Verde. La organización, horarios, vehículos y el material para el descenso perfectos. Los guías Nicki y sobre todo Dani inmejorables. Absolutamente recomendable

A beautiful place, only issue I had is the smell from the trash bins nearby was problematic while admiring the structure.

Quite place 🤠 great place to chill

(Translated by Google) When walking through Competa, you will end up in Plaza Almijara where you will find this church, considered The Cathedral of Axarquia. Built in the 16th century in the central square of the town, its beauty lies in the 35-meter-high neo-Mudejar style tower that replaced the old minaret, destroyed in 1884. The highlight of the visit is admiring the fresco of Our Lady of the Assumption and the Baptism of Jesus, masterpieces by the henban painter Francisco Hernández, but unfortunately on Sunday when we arrived the church was closed but... we took advantage of the Paseo de las Tradiciones (which is right next to the right wall) and its beautiful mosaics that tell images of this unique town and ends in a sculpture dedicated to the Fandangos so popular in this area. (Original) Al pasear por Competa sí o sí terminas en la Plaza Almijara donde aquí te encontrarás con esta iglesia, considerada La Catedral de la Axarquia. Construida en el s XVI en la plaza central del pueblo, su belleza radica en la torre de estilo neomudéjar de 35 metros de altura y que sustituyó al antiguo minarete, destruido en 1884. Lo más destacado de la visita es admirar el fresco de Nuestra Señora de la Asunción y el Baptismo de Jesús, obras maestras del pintor beleño Francisco Hernández, pero lamentablemente el domingo a la hora que llegamos la iglesia estaba cerrada pero... aprovechamos el Paseo de las Tradiciones (que está justo pegando la pared derecha) y sus bonitos mosaicos que relatan imágenes de esta singular localidad y termina en una escultura dedicada a los Fandangos tan populares de esta zona.

(Translated by Google) A very beautiful church, even beautifully lit at night! It contributes enormously to the picturesque town of Cómpeta! (Original) Erg mooi kerkje, ook ‘s avonds heel erg mooi verlicht! Draagt enorm bij tot het pittoreske stadje Cómpeta!

(Translated by Google) Simple church in a very pleasant environment. The little square where it is located is very pretty and you have some very nice bars to have something cool and some portions. Sometimes there are events in this parish that has excellent acoustics. (Original) Iglesia sencilla en un entorno muy agradable. La placita donde se ubica es muy bonita y tienes algunos bares muy agradables para tomar algo fresquito y unas raciones. Algunas veces hay eventos en esta parroquia que tiene una excelente acústica.

(Translated by Google) The Parish of Our Lady of the Assumption is located in the historic center of Cómpeta. And although its main altarpiece is not spectacular, it has interesting details. (Original) La Parroquia de Nuestra Señora de la Asunción, se encuentra en el casco histórico de Cómpeta. Y aunque su retablo principal no es espectacular tiene detalles interesantes

(Translated by Google) In the middle of July, a beautiful Feria in the city with paella cooked on site (Original) En plein mois de juillet , belle Féria dans la ville avec paella cuite sur place

Great stop through mountains

Amazing view over Compesta. Drive down the road then take the sharp right turn at the wee roundabout for another cracking viewpoint over the town.

Great views of the village from here , can even see the sea on a clear day.

stunning view for a very unique white village

This is a small, but pleasant, tiled area at the top of the village. The view over the town is beautiful & you also can look out east into the hills around Maroma.

Super place to pull over and take in those stunning views.

Nice view

Cyclemalaga provide a fantastic bike rental service. The Giant TCR Di2 that I hired was in great condition and Steve even made a few adjustments to Suite my riding style. The fact they deliver the bike to where you are staying is a huge advantage. Steve's local knowledge was sound, to the point he suggested I rode a route in reverse that I had planned in London, glad I listened to him. Communication throughout our interaction was spot on. Highly recommend this team, Steve and Helen run a great service. Thanks guys.

Fantastic one day cycling experience thanks to cyclemalaga.com. Well-conditioned canyon road bike flied in a mountain. The shop is located in the centre Malaga but just 3-4 km from 1,000m elevation gain mountain. Quite convenient. They provided me a great support for routing my ride. Thanks million and I definitely need to come back here with more time!🚴‍♀️

Hired three e-bikes for 24 hours to get around Malaga. Hellen was very helpful and flexible with the returning policy. Great experience with the bikes! Went all the way to plaza Mayor (shopping center) Visited Pedregalejo (Pez Tomillo recommend for lunch/diner!!) and walked over the boulevard. Also used the bike to cycle uphill (much better than to climb in the heat!) to the castle.

We rented bikes for 3 days and it was the best choice we made. The service was great and the staff gave us helpful tips and set out a route. Exploring Málaga by bike was fun, safe, and easy thanks to the many cycling lanes. We got to see much more of the city, including less touristy areas and the beautiful coastline. Highly recommended to rent your bikes here!

If you need to hire a bike in the Malaga area, look no further than Cycle Malaga. Steve and Helen are exceptional at customer care, providing great service and top speck bikes. They know the area well, gave super recommendations on routes and were tentative to our needs and requests. You cannot fault them. Thank you so much for an awesome cycling experience!

Cycle Malaga and Helen were amazing, their bikes are all brand new and well maintained! Originally, I was only going to stay in Malaga for 3 days and then I decided to stay 7 and hiring a bike for the whole time was perfect to have some wheels to travel in and around Malaga during my stay. In all the places I’ve travelled in Spain, they usually have bike tracks in the cities/towns and even in some areas bike trails to explore their beautiful beaches and countryside. Initially, I was going to hire a standard city bike, but when I ask Helen to make the comparison, it really wasn’t that much more for an e-bike. And having an e-bike allowed me to go further to more out of the way beaches and climb up into the countryside with ease. One day I reached 900m above sea level and the view was spectacular! And the ride down to beach was fun and exhilarating! Plus with regulating the battery use I had battery power for the ride back to Malaga, I set the bike to 5 and was back to my apartment in no time. With my 7 day e-bike hire, Cycle Malaga supplied me with a puncher kit and pump, along with a lock and helmet, and of course the changing cable for the battery which I easily charged the bike overnight ready for the next day. They even have a mobile phone holder on the handle bars so you can use Goggle maps with ease. I would highly recommend Helen and her partner to give your holiday in Malaga wheels! They also have another store in Nerja, perhaps if I make my way back one day I might hire a racing bike with Cycle Malaga. Thanks for the great memories!

Fantastic experience 🙂We thoroughly enjoyed using the electric bicycles, covering more than 50 kilometers daily. The bikes were dependable and the customer service at the bike rental shop was excellent. We plan to return for sure.

Gorgeous little gallery with a surprisingly diverse and contemporary international collection, also hosts fabulous events. Lovely and knowledgeable owners. Well worth the trip to Competa to visit.

(Translated by Google) Beautiful art gallery (Original) Preciosa galeria de arte

The best in town !!!

(Translated by Google) Highly recommended, super relaxed atmosphere and a fantastic instructor. (Original) Muy recomendado, ambiente súper relajado y una instructora fantástica.

(Translated by Google) Very good atmosphere, professionalism and exercises for the mind and body. (Original) Muy buen ambiente, profesionalidad y ejercicios para la mente y el cuerpo.