Nerja Picturesque town 5 miles from Torrox Costa:
Nerja is one of the most attractive resorts on the Costa Del Sol. Many of its beaches are set in small coves. The old Spanish quarter with its winding pedestrianised whitewashed streets is a delight to visit. There are many lovely small interesting shops in Nerja and many happy hours can be spent wandering around window shopping.
The Balcon de Europa is the local meeting place for both Spanish residents and visitors alike. Most evenings it serves as a gathering point and lots of interesting things tend to happen here. Saturday night is particularly enjoyable with live folk bands, clowns and mime artists. You can also have your portrait painted. There are many little bars around serving either coffee or drinks. The tourist office is just to the right of the Balcon de Europa. You can also hire a horse and carriage from here that will take you around the Nerja area.To the side of the Balcon de Europa you will find the XV11 century El SalvadChurch.An ancient cannon points out to sea.
Nerja and surrounding area continued:
Situated just below the Balcon on the eastern side you will find the sheltered relatively hidden sandy Calahonda Beach.This is a small sheltered cove, protected by the rocks behind. Umbrellas and sun beds are available for hire.Nerja enjoys a good all year round temperature and is protected and sheltered by the Sierra Tejada Mountain range. In comparison to our winter, Nerja enjoys warm sunny days in which you will find yourself in shorts and T shirts. These clear blue skies are a welcome relief from the dark grey skies here in the U.K..
Nerja Caves are magnificent and house the biggest grotto in Europe. The stalagmites which were formed over millions of years ago are breath taking. A visit to the Caves is essential. An orchestra and opera perform in the caves during the “Nerja Caves Festival” in August.
Frigliana is just 6 kilometres from Nerja. Sprawling on mountainous terrain, Frigliana typifies many Moorish Villages perched on lofty crags. The area is bordered with wooded slopes, weather hewn boulders and plunging ravines, which reveal patches of glimmering emerald sea. The Village provides a soothing contrast to the pressures of urban living. Renovating the properties proves difficult. It is not possible to get wagons or lorries though the narrow winding streets, so a friendly donkey helps residents with these difficulties.
Sugar cane was processed in the factory here which now houses the pottery shop. Behind the shop the old machinery can still be viewed. You can sit overlooking the mountains on the terraced area and buy coffee or snacks. Many artists live in Frigliana: Klaus Hinkel’s studio is well worth a visit. There are many many small interesting shops to meander through as you wind your way up to the top of this attractive whitewashed village. Frigliana wine is famous.
Other Activities:
Bowling Alley, Water park, Multi Screen Cinema, historic sites, picturesque villages, local markets and frequent local festivals and parades.
