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Encircled by rugged mountains to the north and the blue waters of the medditerranean to the south, Nerja, has a relaxed atmosphere typical of Andalucia. A rich cultural heritage mixed with all the trappings of a modern day beach resort makes Nerja an ideal destination for the young and old alike.

History

Older, whiter and more charming than the towns to the west, Nerja is a busy tourist town which has grown considerably since the 1960s. The Balcon de Europa lookout point in the centre of town has good coastal views and the best beach is Playa Burriana on the east side of town. The town is located approximately 50 minutes east of Malaga by bus or car.

Climate

The temperatures normally range from 15°C to 35°C. In Andalucia there are plenty of warm, sunny days right through winter. However, in July and August, temperature inland can get unpleasant, unless you are high enough in the mountains.

Day Trips

Cueva de Nerja
This is the big tourist attraction of Nerja. Located 3 km east of the town, this enormous set of caverns was hollowed out by water around 5 million years ago. They were originally inhabited by Stone Age hunters around 15000 BC. The cave is open daily from 10.30am to 2pm and 3.30pm to 6pm.

Frigiliana
Approximately 7 kms inland from Nerja, is a very pretty traditional white-washed Andalucian village, and well worth a visit.

Granada
Granada, famous for La Alhambra, is a beautiful Moorish City, less than 2 hours from Nerja by bus and definitely worth a visit.

Seville
About 4 hours from Nerja, is another fascinating city and boasts one of the largest cathedrals in the world. This city is perfect for wandering, especially in the old Jewish quarter with its traditional houses and meandering streets.

Where can I find the......

Tourist Office
The tourist office is in the centre of the town at Puerta del Mar 4. The local telephone number is 252 15 31.

Banks
There are a number of ATMs in the town centre