NERJA TRAVEL GUIDE
Costa del Sol, SpainIf you are looking for a holiday hotel or apartment in Nerja, the following information may help by giving you an overview on the resort.
Nerja is situated to the east of
Malaga and is a popular destination for British, German and Scandinavian holiday makers. The town is smaller than the big resorts to the west and has a less concentrated high-rise development, despite its development into a holiday destination in the 1960s. Nerja is a lively, bustling place that is easy-going and has a more informal feel than its western neighbours of
Malaga,
Benalmadena and
Marbella. The majority of the accommodation is situated in the attractive centre or white washed villas on the hills behind it.
As some of the best and most deserted beaches are a short distance and a bicycle or car would be a good idea. The beaches are prettier but smaller and are squeezed into rocky coves. The two beaches nearest the town are Playa Calahonda, a fisherman's beach, and Playa El Salon. The best beach to visit, Playa Burriana, is 20 minutes walk away along the coastal footpath to the east of Nerja and offers superb facilities, lively bars and restaurants.
The nightlife in Nerja is lively, although less so than in Torremolimos, but at night the town comes alive with restaurants, tapas bars, with fairy lights hung over the narrow cobbled streets. Every year, in August, a song and dance festival takes place and the town is filled with Flamenco dancers and classical guitarists.
Nerja’s most famous attraction is the Balcon de Europa. It is a short promenade lined with palm trees protruding over a couple of small coves and offers beautiful views of the coast on either side. The old part of town huddles around the promenade and spills over the edge of the cliff. Its winding, narrow streets are lines with souvenir shops and cafes, where you will observe the local residents enjoying their morning coffees.
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