Nerja

At the eastern tip of Costa del Sol, Nerja lies about 70km from Malaga at the end of the coastal highway. A refreshing change from the very well-known resorts of the west side of the Costa, Nerja is fast becoming more popular among holidyamakers. 

Long gone is the ultra quaint teeny fishing hamlet although some charming streets and alleys still survive with balconied whitewashed houses, lush with scarlet pelargoniums and trailing bougainvillea. These little gems have maintained Nerja's charm and have helped it avoid the over zealous image of blatant tourist trap.

Part of the drama of the resort is it's renowned "Balcon de Europa" (Balcony of Europe), a lovely promenade built along a cliff, affording magnificent views up and down the coast. The sweeping panoramic vistas have a backdrop of the Almijara mountains, so there is natural beauty in abundance.

Hop in a horsedrawn carriage to wander the old quarter of Nerja or simply explore one of the many coves and inlets and relax on a delightful sandy beach. There is no shortage of excellent restaurants and the countless bars offer great variety when the sun goes down, a typical feature of great holidays in Costa del Sol. 

Just 6km away, Frigiliana is a picturesque traditional white village and the famous Caves of Nerja are a fascinating attraction and boast 20.000 year old paintings. Whilst Nerja's local charms will entrance, there is also a more modern side with large hotels and plenty of pubs and some fast food outlets. The resort is therefore capable of catering to international tastes, yet it somehow does not lose the intrinsic Spanish feel of a local "pueblo".