The historic village of Comares is perched high on a mountain affording spectacular views of the Axarquia, its houses clinging to the hillside, once an important strategic and military enclave. The summit of these heights is presided over by the ruins of a Moorish fortress. Today this pretty white-washed village is a popular tourist haunt with its narrow cobbled streets and breathtaking scenery.

Comares is situated at a height of 720 meters, 35 kilometres from Malaga and 24 from Velez-Malaga. The village has all the usual amenities including a school, church, bank, shops and swimming pool.