Nerja is on the seashore approximately 45-50 kilometres from Malaga and is situated near to a busy coastal highway, in the Costa del Sol region of Spain. This beautiful Spanish town started out as an old sleepy fishing village years ago, but has now a population in excess of 20,000 people, and is a thriving Spanish tourist attraction receiving many visitors from worldwide destinations. The beaches around the Nerja area extend to over 15 kilometres in length and whichever beach you choose to visit you will always have great views of the crystal clear waters of the Mediterranean.
In the heart of Nerja there is the amazing Balcon de Europa or (Balcony of Europe), a superb promenade area that runs along the edge of a high cliff, previously the site of an old Moorish castle, that provides magnificent panoramic views of the Mediterranean and the small coves and lovely beach area below, all set within a totally awesome backdrop made up of the Almijara mountains. Another brilliant Nerja attraction is undoubtedly its fascinating caves, located just a few kilometres from the town centre. The caves themselves include many historic treasures such as paintings which are thousand’s of years old and other eclectic mixes of pre-historic remains. One of the biggest of these natural caverns has actually been transformed into a concert hall unbelievably, where many different performances are staged during the summer months. Each summer Nerja celebrates an International Cave Festival, with the participation of many top international artists and entertainers. All in all an exceptional place for a holiday to suit any age group.