Known as the "Balcony of the Axarquia", it is a municipality in Malaga that stands out for its rich cultural heritage and its unique location on a crag that offers panoramic views of the region. Its urban layout of Moorish origin is characterised by narrow, winding streets, with whitewashed houses that evoke its Moorish past. Its historical heritage includes the remains of the Moorish castle, the Mazmullar water cistern and the 16th century church of Nuestra Señora de la Encarnación. Comares is also the birthplace of one of the verdiales styles, a folkloric manifestation with deep roots in the region. Every year, on 13 January, the festivity of San Hilario de Poitiers, patron saint of the municipality, is celebrated with various religious and festive activities. The local economy is based on the production of oil, wine and the harvesting of almonds, being an important stop on the Raisin Route. In addition, the natural environment surrounding the village makes it an ideal destination for active tourism, offering hiking routes and via ferrata.
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