THINGS TO DO IN AND AROUND NERJA

NERJA
Nerja was originally named after the Moorish word naricha, meaning rich in water. It is most famous for its beautiful promenade, the 'Balcon de Europa'. and its many lovely beaches. It is a lively, bustling town full of restaurants, cafes, tapas bars, shops and boutiques, but perhaps more than any other town on the Costa del Sol it has retained its original charm. The local fishermen still land their haul at the tiny Calahonda beach alongside the Balcon.

BALCON DE EUROPA		THE CAVES OF NERJA		CALAHONDA BEACH
CHORILLO BEACH		MAP		CALAHONDA BEACH

CAVES of NERJA

One of the main attractions here in Nerja is the famous Cuevas de Nerja. They have been declared a National Historic & Artistic Monument of Spain and tours are quite spectacular, revealing a number of caves paintings from the Paleolithic period.The caves are not only breathtaking they also have excellent acoustic qualities.A great number of concerts are held there throughout the year.

If you are visiting in the high season it is well worth booking ahead for both the tours and concerts, as the Caves can get very busy.
Nerja Caves Tel: 952 52 95 20

MARO

For a quieter Balcon experience head three miles east to Maron with its curved bay and sit with a drink, watching the sun set behind the mountains beyond Malaga.

LOCAL STREET MARKETS

Frigiliana: Thursdays
Nerja: Tuesdays (down from Supersol past the Verano Azul Park)
Torrox: Mondays
Torre del Mar: Thursday

ONE OF THE TOP TEN SPANISH BEACHES

(The Observer Sunday January 12, 2003)
Las Alberquillas, near Nerja, Málaga

...Costa del Sol...the coastline near the pretty white-washed village of Nerja, with its cobbled stones and tapas bars, has some lovely quiet coves, including Las Alberquillas. Surrounded by pine trees, bushes and greenery, this beach is often deserted. Perhaps what makes it so quiet is the difficult access, gained by a kilometre walk.

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