Nerja:
A popular resort, readily accessible from Malaga and its international airport, with motorway access to within a mile of the town centre. Nestling in the foothills of the mountains, the old town, with its narrow, vehicle restricted, cobbled streets, offers a more relaxed holiday from that found in the big resorts further along the coast. With small picturesque bays, the famous 'Balcon de Europa' promenade, numerous small shops, bars and restaurants, and its wonderful all year round climate, Nerja has something for all seasons, especially for families and the more mature holiday maker.
Local Excursions:
The Nerja Caves, Spain's third biggest tourist attraction, are well worth a visit. A extensive network of fascinating underground caverns with the World's biggest stalactites, plus an auditorium and stage where the annual music and arts festival takes place. Nearby is Maro, a picturesque village with panoramic views across the sea and a small secluded beach, invisible from the cliff top. The mountains shelter many small attractive villages, notably Frigiliana with its restored Roman town and narrow vehicle-free cobbled streets and the 'lost' hamlet of Acebuchal, originally abandoned in 1948. Further afield is the historic city of Grenada with its famous Alhambra Palace (pre-booking advised), or perhaps a trip to Malaga and the new Picasso Museum. Marbella and Puerto Banus also provide a great day out, as do visits to Mijas, Antequara and the El Torcal National Park. For winter visitors, the 'Sierra Nevada' ski resort, near Granada, is about two hours drive away.
Getting There:
'Easyjet' fly from Gatwick, Stansted, Luton, Bristol, Nottingham, Liverpool, Newcastle and Belfast; 'BMIBaby' from Manchester, Nottingham, Cardiff and Birmingham; 'Flybe' from Southampton, Exeter and Birmingham; 'Jet2' from Leeds/Bradford and Manchester, and 'Thomsonfly' from sixteen UK regional airports. For those in Scotland, 'Globespan' fly from Edinburgh and Glasgow. 'Easyjet' now fly to Cork, Knock and Shannon for an Irish Republic link to Malaga via Gatwick. For transport to and from Malaga Airport, our local Agent can book a taxi, MPV or minibus (most with air conditioning). We can also recommend a car hire company we regularly use at Malaga airport. If flights to Malaga are unsuitable for any reason, Ryanair fly to Granada.
Other Activities:
Aqua Velis Water Park is about 15 minutes away near Velez-Malaga.
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