nerja Spain quick guide

Nerja is an old fishing village, situated 60 km east of Malaga airport. It is a pearl on the Andalucian coastline. Comparedwith much of the Costa Del Sol, it has a distinctive character all of it's own. Lying by the Mediterranean sea, and being protected by the Sierra Almijara, it gives you an outstandingly beautiful landscape of green mountains gently sloping down to the sea.

From the beach, it is only 15 minutes drive up into the nature park of the Sierra Almijara, which brings you to El Pinarillo, the recreation area, from where you are surrounded by mountains, with views out over the sea. Two contrasts that meet each other to create something truly outstanding.

Besides its fabulous nature, you also have all facilities that a modern resort can give you. You seldom meet 'new' tourists in Nerja. People fall in love with this place and tend to come back again and again. Nerja's location also makes it a good base for discovering nearby interesting attractions such as the Alhambra Palace at Granada, the Sierra Nevada, and the city of Malaga which is a splendid cultural town with plenty of museums and shopping possibilities. The English stronghold of the Rock of Gibraltar is just a border away, and there are countless other sights.

Not to be forgotten nearby is, of course, the famous 'Caves of Nerja', which are the largest in Europe. Also Frigiliana is a Moorish mountain village, 15 minutes drive away, with an interesting history and architecture topped off by one of Al-Andalus's last Moorish castles. The Tourist information of Nerja is situated in the heart of the town, by Balcon De Europa. The staff are very helpful and can give you more detailed information about all of the above, and much more.

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