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Situated in a unique enclave of incomparable beauty, Nerja offers, among beaches of transparent waters and the majestic mountains of the Sierra de Almijara, a warm welcome to the visitor that comes to its coasts, just 55 km. from Málaga, the capital of the Costa del Sol. In its historic centre, which dates back to 1487, we find the famous 'Balcón de Europa' , a viewpoint overlooking the sea, build from the ruins of an old medieval castle. The old city maintains all the flavour of Andalucia, with its whitewhashed houses and balconies with geraniums, while at the same time it offers you a wide selection of restaurants and bars, where you can enjoy the quality and variety of the local gastronomy. The beaches, among them the famous 'Burriana' (awarded every year with the Blue Flag of the EU), are perfect to enjoy the Mediterranean sun and practice different water sports, that offer fun for all the family members. Nerja offers a wide range of cultural activities, among which the 'Festival de las Cuevas de Nerja' stand out on its own. The mentioned "Cuevas" (caves) which can be visited all year round, are a real natural wonder and are the third most visited monument in Spain. |
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FRIGILIANA Situated next to Nerja, this small village in the interior, surrounded by immense mountains and shaped by its beautiful little streets of the purest andalusian style, is famous for its sweet vine and its oil. It was a Moorish redoubt after the "Reconquista" of Granada by the Catholic Monarchs in 1492. The artistic tiles in many corners of its street convey us to the passionate and turbulent history of this unique location, and are well worth a visit. |
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MARO Between Nerja and Almuñecar we find Maro, a little village of approx. 700 inhabitants, whose virgin beaches are the envy of the whole Costa del Sol. Nature lovers can visit its famous cliffs and a charming water spring known as the "Nacimiento de Maro", a fantastic spring of crystalline waters from Sierra Nevada. |
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MÁLAGA Málaga, capital of the Costa del Sol, is approximately 55km. from Nerja . The poet Vicente Alexander called it "City of Paradise", and you will truly feel like you are in paradise when you walk its sunny streets and visit the best known monuments of the city: the Roman Theatre, the Alcazaba and the Gibralfaro Castle, and let's not forget the house where Pablo Picasso was born, the international renowned artist. |
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GRANADA At approximately 95 km. from Nerja, the city of Granada is a must for the tourist that come to these coasts. Its astonishing Moslem tradition, ever present in its streets and squares, reaches its peak in the Alhambra, an Arab palace of world-wide renown and whose beauty has conquered artists from all over the world. |
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CUEVAS DE NERJA The Caves of Nerja are truly a prodigy of Nature, discovered on the outskirts of the town on 1959. The impressive stalactites and stalagmites that form the caves have so far attracted thousands of visitors and have made of this emblematic place the third most visited monuments of Spain. |
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SEVILLE Just 250 Km. from Nerja you will find one of the most fascinating cities in Europe. Their visitors will be amazed by its 3000 years of History, its medieval streets, its famous Guadalquivir river and its old traditions. Visiting the 'Giralda', the Cathedral, the 'Alcázar' and the 'Torre del Oro' - just to mention few of its most important monuments - and going to its famous Arena to see the bullfighting after a typical 'Tapas' lunch, are just some of our recommendations for an unforgettable day. |
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CÓRDOBA Córdoba, with its moorish style is just 240 Km. from Nerja. The world famous Mosque (now Cathedral) does not fail to impress. This city (Seneca's hometown, among other famous people born there), has been one of the most important meeting points of people and cultures throughout History. You will realise this crossing its Roman Bridge, walking around its Jewish alleys and visiting its Arab palaces and Andalusians 'patios'. |
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PICASSO'S MUSEUM In the very centre of Malaga, very close to the artist's birth house, the new Picasso's Museum was inaugurated in October 2003 with over 200 works of art, most of them donated by the artist's family. Do not miss the opportunity to enjoy our most cultural and universal Malaga, Picasso's Malaga. |
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