Cheapest Flights To Manchester - Nerja Holiday Destination On The Costa Del Sol

It is one of the two municipalities in the whole province of Malaga with the most protected nature parks ('Sierra Tejeda-Almijara' and the 'Maro-Cerro Gordo'), 000, within an area of 84 square kilometres and a population of approximately 17. Part of its beauty comes from its magnificent geographical location. It is only 50 minutes drive from Malaga's International Airport and an hour and a half from Granada and the Sierra Nevada ski resort. Nerja is the most eastern town on the Costa del Sol and is 55 km (about 35 miles) from Malaga.

Nerja enjoys an exceptional subtropical all year round climate, protected by the 'Sierra' mountains from the winds of the north and bordered by the Mediterranean Sea.

Traditional festivities and nightlife that the town has to offer, the fairs, of course, not forgetting, it is one of the more popular destinations for many people looking to have a closer contact with nature; cliffs and mountains, and together with its beaches, because Nerja still conserves its culture. The primary economic activity of today is tourism, from a tradition of fishing and agriculture.

Cafes and restaurants and as such will suit all tastes and pockets, it is said that Nerja has about 600 tapas bars. And the visitor can hire a horse-drawn carriage to explore the most romantic corner of the town, there are plenty of restaurants and cafes here to choose from. Scuba diving and sailing, including water skiing, all major water sports are available here. Nerja boasts 16 kilometres of beaches with powdery sand and sparkling clear water.

Whitewashed houses with wrought iron terraces overflowing with geraniums and borganvillea, winding streets, the old quarter of the town is still virtually unchanged with narrow. Which has been the inevitable result of the tourist boom in some of the coastal resorts, the town has fortunately managed to avoid being blighted by the concrete high-rise scenario, flanked by a dramatic Sierra Almijara mountain range to the east.

Against an awesome backdrop of hazy mountain scenery, there are sweeping panoramic views of the Mediterranean and of the small coves and beaches below. Which once the site of the great Moorish castle, it is a magnificent promenade along the edge of a towering cliff. The "Balcony of Europe", the heart of Nerja is its spectacular Balcon de Europa.

Which descend to Burriana Beach, and the beautiful Gardens of Capistrano Playa, or Mudejar, which is a charming mixture of baroque and Moorish, in a style, the town's monuments include the 17th century Church of El Salvador.

Where many performances are staged during the summer, one of the enormous natural caverns has been transformed into a concert hall. 000 years old and other pre-historic remains, they include archaeological treasures such as paintings over 20. Located just three kilometres from the centre of town, nerja's most spectacular attraction is undoubtedly its fascinating caves.