Attractions
Balcon
de Europa (Balcony of Europe)
The magnificent Balcon de Europe stretches out into the shimmering Mediterranean
sea. This splendid area is paved with marble, and with an avenue of palm
trees, is the centre of activity for many of the local festivals, or is
an ideal place just to meet friends at one of the pavement cafes. Pavement
artists, buskers and groups of talented local artistes can be found here
most evenings.
Church of El Salvador
To the side of the Balcon de Europa, you will find the seventeenth century
El Salvador Church, constructed in a charming mixture of baroque and Moorish
styles.
The
Nerja Caves
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.
The caves also boast breathtaking stalagmites and stalactites. Since 1959,
the “Festival of the Caves of Nerja” is celebrated every July.
The caves are open all year round.
Only
a short walk from the caves, and clearly visible to the right of the A340
coast road, there is the much-photographed and eye-catching aquaduct (the
Acueducto el Aguila) that once provided vital water for the sugar cane factory
that now lies derelict behind it.
Playa de Maro (Maro Beach)
This is a sizeable sandy beach just a short drive from Nerja.
The Gardens of Capistrano Playa
These beautiful gardens descend to Burriana Beach.
Places to Visit
Skiing
at Granada
Nerja is less than 2 hours drive from Granada Airport and the famous Sierra
Nevada Ski Resort, which hosted the 1996 World Alpine Skiing Championships.
This world class winter sport resort is enhanced by its proximity to the
enchanting City of Granada. Home of the Moorish built Alhambra Palace, considered
by many to be one of the architectural wonders of the world.
Alhambra
Palace
The Moorish built Alhambra Palace at Granada is considered by many to be
one of the architectural wonders of the world. Surrounded by beautiful gardens,
it is a spectacular attraction not to be missed.
Andalucia is steeped in Spanish culture and history and Nerja is the perfect base from which to visit Granada Cordoba, Seville, Gibraltar and Tarifa with its world class windsurfing and hydrofoil trip to Morocco.
