Nerja is a small resort (population around 15,000) located on the quiet side of the Costa del Sol. The town caters fully for visitors with excellent tapas bars, restaurants and leisure facilities. At the same time Nerja has also managed to maintain its original Spanish character. Local by-laws have prevented high-rise developments to ensure tourists can experience the real Spain.

The old town of Nerja is characterised by narrow winding streets and traditional white houses. At the historic centre is the Balcón de Europa which provides a viewing point above the sea. The area is lined with palm trees and is often the focal point for festivals and processions.

The Andalucían town of Nerja is only a 40 minute drive from Málaga Airport. It is within a 1½ hour drive of Granada and the famous Alhambra. The typical Andalucían village of Frigiliana is only 6km away. The spectacular Cuevas de Nerja (Nerja Caves) at Maro are a 4km journey. Nerja is also close to a number of golf courses.

 Beaches ________________________________

Nerja has 9 kms of beaches, including the internationally famous Burriana Beach that has once again been awarded  the Blue Flag of the European Union for its clean beach. The Burriana Beach is only 5 mins walk from our apartment.

Nerja used to be described as the Costa del Sol’s best-kept secret but there’s an alley off the Balcon between the hotel and the church, which leads to Nerja’s best-kept secret, Playa El Salon that many regular visitors to the town never find.  Further west are Playa La Torrecilla and Playa El Playazo, both of which can be reached down Avda Castilla Pérez, one of Nerja’s busiest Streets.

 Balcon de Europa _________________________

The historic centre, of which the Balcon de Europa (Balcony of Europe) is part, was constructed around 1487.  Formerly a IX Century Castle, it is now a viewing point above the sea.  At Calahonda gap, the Paseo de Carabineros begins a scenic path winding its way through rocks bordering the seashore down to the Burriana Beach.  To the side of the Balcon, you will find the XVII Century El Salvador Church, constructed in Baroque-mudejar style.  You may also visit the XVI Century “Nuestra Señora de las Angustias” Hermitage with its paintings by the master Alonso Cano.