Nerja

Although it can get very busy in the summer Nerja is a beautiful Andalucian coastal town and well worth a visit.

Nerja has 9 kilometres of coastline with numerous sandy coves and beaches, some quite secluded and fairly quiet. Burriana Beach at the eastern end of the town is a bustling resort on its own lined by wonderful seafood restaurants and bars.

The Balcón de Europa, a mirador with stunning views across the sea, is in the centre of the old town. History states that King Alfonso XII visited the area in 1885 and, captivated by the scene before him, said "This is the balcony of Europe".

Nerja's most spectacular attraction is undoubtedly its fascinating caves, located just three kilometres from the centre of town. They include archaeological treasures such as paintings over 20,000 years old and other pre-historic remains. One of the enormous natural caverns has been transformed into a concert hall, where many performances are staged during the summer.

This was taken from the town looking down on Burriana Beach.

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