This small town sits on top of a rock that dominates the corridor of Periana and part of the mountains of Axarquia. From the South to the North, there are views across a vast expanse covering the Velez Valley and the Sierra de Tejeda down to the Coast. The main wealth of Comares is the production of oils and wines and the collection of almonds and olives. It is located on the route of the Raisin.

Of Arab origin, the situation of Comares demonstrates the nature of a lookout post which would have had huge importance and certain features of this still remain, the previous fortress and castle parts together with winding narrow streets. The beautiful white houses have window ledges overflowing with colourful geraniums. I am amazed how the stone is embedded in the white houses thus constituting an element of decoration. There are ceramic footsteps in the streets which give you an excellent tour of this spectacular village. You will also find the remains of ancient Arab settlements: the remains of the fortress, the Hill of Mazmúllar, the Arab baths, which were declared in 1931 An Artistic Historic Monument, and the Church of our Lady of the incarnation (16th century), in Mudejar style.

Comares is also famous for the Pandas of Verdiales, a traditional dancing group with colourful costumes and spectacular hats! They differ from Flamenco and have a very particular style and a much faster rhythm. The fiesta of the Verdiales is held each year in July. The culinary specialties of Comares are Gazpacho and Cazuela