Picturesque coastal town of Nerja
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Nerja is on the seashore some 50 kilometres from Málaga on the N340 coastal highway, and marks the eastern tip of Málaga's Costa del Sol. Once a sleepy fishing village, the town now has a population of over 22,000.
Nerja boasts 16 kilometres of beaches with powdery sand and sparkling clear water. All major water sports are available here, including water skiing, scuba diving and sailing.
Flanked by a dramatic mountain range, Sierra Almijara, to the east, the town has, fortunately, managed to avoid being blighted by the concrete high-rise scenario which has been the inevitable result of the tourist boom in some of the coastal resorts. The old quarter of the town is still virtually unchanged with narrow, winding streets, whitewashed houses with wrought iron terraces overflowing with geraniums, on which a canary can sometimes be heard singing...
Nerja's Feria
However, the heart of Nerja is its spectacular Balcón de Europa, the "Balcony of Europe", a magnificent promenade along the edge of a towering cliff, once the site of the great Moorish castle, with sweeping panoramic views of the Mediterranean and the small coves and beaches below, against an awesome backdrop of hazy blue mountains.
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| View from the Plaza Balcon de Euopa |
There are plenty of restaurants and cafes here to choose from, and the visitor can hire a horse-drawn carriage to explore the most romantic corner of the town.
The town's monuments include the 17th century Church of El Salvador, in a style which is a charming mixture of baroque and Moorish, or mudéjar, and the beautiful Gardens of Capistrano Playa, which descend to Burriana Beach.
However, 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 year Nerja is celebrating the 38th International Cave Festival, with the participation of many top international entertainers.
Nerja cuisine includes several specialities including De La Doncella (red mullet) and pescaito frito (fried fish) and ranging from top international cuisine to the ubiquitous sausage, eggs and chips!
Nerja is 50 km from Málaga. It is connected to the western end of the Costa del Sol by a dual carriage motorway. The journey from Marbella takes about an hour, while travelling from Málaga takes around half an hour.
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| Bistró Sevillano | |||
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Situated in picturesque old quarter of Nerja, the restaurant offers over three floors and a stuning terrace a selection of traditional southern andulcian cuisine. |
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| 34" at Hotel Carabeo | |||
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Dinner only. Charming restaurant with garden & patio in the heart of Nerja. Creative mediterranean cuisine with the emphasis on fresh local produce. |
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| Henley's | |||
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Open from 09.30am to 10.30pm. Light snacks, afternoon teas & evening meals |
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| Steakhouse | |||
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Dinner only. Sunday lunch, Char-grilled meats & fish. |
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| The Rendezvous Family Restaurant | |||
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Dinner only. International cuisine & Sunday Roasts. |
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| The Rendezvous Bistro | |||
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Dinner only. International cuisine including vegetarian & children's menu. |
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| The White Truffle | |||
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The White Truffle is the creation of Lisa Hughes and Sian Bennett. They both enjoy eating and entertaining and believe restaurants do not allow you to relax enjoy the whole evening, instead they try and rush you out. We want you to enjoy your dining experience, your table is yours for as long as you wish to use it. |
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