"The Jewel of the Costa del Sol"

Nerja

The Costa Del Sol is the acknowledged playground of Europe. Nerja is a typical Spanish resort, second to none with its own special atmosphere and culture. Nerjas backdrop to the mountains with the Mediterranean to the front  basks in almost constant sunshine,  no wonder Nerja is popular not only during the main seasons but all year round.

Nerja is the place to come if you are looking for a lively resort with fabulous beaches (many newly developed) and has a vibrant nightlife with its own 'Tuti Fruti Square'. Nerja also has the quiet side where you can enjoy a round of golf or a game of tennis, Nerja has it all. If you want to take a break from the sun-drenched coastline, with Nerja you do not have to travel  to far to discover the more traditional side of Spain. Nerja has many beaches to offer, and are generally wide and sandy. Nerja has  a vast range of water sports to cater for the more adventurous traveler, and of course Nerja  has the sun beds and parasols if you are not in the energetic frame of mind.  The province of Andalucia, home of flamenco dancing.

One of the main attractions about Nerja, not including the beach, town and its typical Spanish nature is the caves, which has made Nerja famous.

 NERJA FIESTAS

San Antón 16-17 JANUARY Procession and fireworks in Maro. Carnavales FEBRUARY  Three wonderful days full of colour with Chirigotas (popular songs) and the great street parade. Semana Santa MARCH O APRIL  Holy week with processions full of emotivity and simplicity. Cruces de Mayo 3 MAY Flower crosses made by neighbours of Nerja singing and dancing around them. Honey specialities: Arropía (caramel) and Marcocha (Popcorn with honey). San Isidro 15 MAY Outburst of joy in the pilgrimage of horses and Spanish costumes San Juan 23 JUNE Barbacue night and beach day. Cake speciality: Tortas de San Juan. Virgen del Carmen 16 JULY Fishermen's feast day. Marine procession carrying the Virgin in the fishing boats. the Virgin in the fishing boats. Festival Cueva de Nerja JULY Flamenco and classic music festivals in the Cave of Nerja. Feria de las Maravillas 7 - 9 SEPTEMBER Local Saint's days festivities with fair in Maro. Feria de Nerja 8 - 12 OCTOBER   Local Saint's days with great fair and amusements.                                               CLIFFS CALA BARRANCO DE MARO This is situated at the mouth of the Barranco de Maro (Maro Ravine), known farther up as the De la Coladilla-Cazadores. Access is gained past kilometre 294 of the N-340 in direction Nerja-Almeria, entering the old national road immediately before the beginning of a bend. Carrying on some 300metres, we veer to the left before passing the bridge, and go down to the Barranco Maro via a lane in extremely bad condition (only 4x4 vehicles should attemp it). From here we can see, farther up, the Acueducto del Aguila (Eagle´s Aqueduct), still in perfect condition, built in the last century to carry water to the mills of the old San Joaquín sugar factory in Maro. Upon arriving at an "apero" (tools shed), the route turns into a pathway, which it is only possible to descend on foot and wearing sports shoes, surrounded by sugar-cane and sub-tropical crops. We must continue along the left hand side until reaching a small building from which the path begins, which takes us down to this small yet pretty cove of rounded rocks. Its interest lies more in its secluded nature than in bathing. The total length of the route is of little more than one kilometre. A further suggestion would be to carry on over the bridge instead of veering to the left, taking the earthen path to the right, arriving at a fork where we can leave our vehicles and enjoy a wonderful panorama of shelved cliffs. To the right these form crevices which the more daring may venture to explore LA CALETA BEACH A sandy beach, of medium size and shielded beneath the Cliffs and the Vega of Maro (fertile plains of Maro). Its natural beauty gives it a certain wild charm. Access is gained via the crossroads from the Nerja Cave to Maro, crossing Maro and descending along a road on the other edge of Maro which weaves its way between crop fields and greenhouses. After the first bend we must take a lane to the right. Once on the lane we veer off again to the right between two greenhouses, this entrance is not very visible. We carry on until we reach a widening of the lane where we can leave the car. Passing by the chain we walk down to the beach. The total distance covered is a little less than 2 kilometres.   MARO BEACH This is a sandy beach of considerable size, with easy access and very popular during festive season. To reach it we must take the same road as that leading to the La Caleta Beach, until reaching a small square with little parking space. From here we can go down to the beach, where there is a beach restaurant. From the road it is a distance of 2 kilometres.   TOWER OF MARO This is one of the many watchtowers which scatter our coast. From here marvellous views can be appreciated, aswell as the chance to take a pleasant stroll around the surroundings. The access is conveniently signposted and is to be found exactly at the 297 kilometre of the N-340, where we move onto a earthen lane from which to the right we can see typical crops of the area and to the left an old pine grove. Upon reaching a widening of the lane we continue on foot, via the path that goes up to the tower. We could lose ourselves amongst the smells of thyme, rosemary, and other such aromatic Mediterranean plants. The length of the route is that of one kilometre.   PAPER MILL BEACH It owes its name to the ruins which in times gone by used to be a paper factory known locally as El Molino de Papel (The Paper Mill). It was founded by the Nerjeño governor of Las Guayanas, Manuel Centurión Torres, during the reign of Carlos III. It was in operation from the end of the 18th century through until the middle of the 19th century and is currently owned by Azucarera Larios (Larios Sugar). The beach is large, sandy and the Rio de la Miel and the Arroyo de los Colmenarejos (Colmenarejos Stream) flow into it. Access is gained by taking a right-hand turning about 300 metres past kilometre 298 on the N-340. This road descends a steep slope onto the old road which we must follow until reaching the Molino de Papel, where we veer to the right and go down to the beach. In principle, there should be no problem in parking. From the N-340 the distance is less than 1 km. ALBERQUILLAS BEACH This beach is of vast dimensions and is joined to the Molino de Papel Beach by the ruins of the Torre del Río de la Miel (Honey River Tower). Access is gained via a right hand turning which cannot be clearly seen from the N-3340, about 200 metres past kilometre 299. It is a lane in good condition via which vehicles may reach the beach itself. It is a pleasant spot to pass a typical day on the beach. The distance from the N-340 is of 1 km.   PINE COVES  These are two sandy coves of medium size situated between the Playa de las Alberquillas (Alberquillas Beach) and the Torre del Pino (Pine Tower). Despite being separated by fallen rocks, one may walk quite easily from one to the other. They can be reached by a path which starts on the third bend of the old N-340, on the right-hand side, past kilometre 299. The path slopes downwards to the beach between dry brushwood. From the N-340 to the beach the distance is of about 200 metres. It is a peaceful place for those who do not need to take the car right down to the beach. EL CAÑUELO  This is a large, frequented beach, on which there are two beach restaurants, that can be reached by car via an earthen lane of less than one kilometre´s length which begins 400 metres past kilometre 302 to the right of the N-340                                            Información extraida de la WEB del ayuntamiento de Nerja