You will find plenty of choice for food in Nerja. Traditional Spanish tapas bars, family run restaurants, plus seafood on the beach, paella, barbecues and if you’re missing home you can still find pubs serving fish and chips, or pie and gravy with a traditional pint. Also on offer are Indian restaurants, Italian, Japanese, Thai, Brazilian and much more international cuisine. A great way to start your holiday is with a tapas crawl.

Surrounded by hills and mountains Nerja is a great place for those that love the outdoors. There are many walks to choose from, both hilly and flat so there are routes for all abilities. The Rio Chillar offers a great walk especially in the height of summer as you trek up a river with many shaded areas, read more about the Rio Chillar walk.

Nerja town is typically Andalusian, so sit back with a coffee in one of its many pretty plazas and soak up the culture.  A visit the Caves of Nerja is a must, one of Spain’s most popular historical sites and home to the world’s largest stalagmite, a 32 metre high column. Nerja also offers theatre and concerts at its Cultural Centre. Plus you’ll find plenty of flamenco shows and music during the summer months. A visit to the Nerja Museum located just off the Balcón de Europa is a good place to start.

Just 1hr 30mins from Nerja you can hit the slopes of the Sierra Nevada. Not many resorts can offer beach and ski holidays in one. You will also find many golf courses on the Costa del Sol, the closest being Baviera Golf just 20 minutes away. If you’re looking for adventure then visit www.lifeadventure.eu who offer action packed excursion around the Nerja area.