Costa del Sol
Nerja
Nerja is on the seashore some 50km 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 12,000.
If you are thinking of buying property in Nerja, this beautiful town boasts 16km of beaches with powdery sand and sparkling clear water. All major water sports are available here, including waterskiing, scuba diving and sailing. 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. There are plenty of restaurants and cafés here to choose from, and the visitor can hire a horse-drawn carriage to explore the most romantic corner of the town.
Nerja's most spectacular attraction is undoubtedly its fascinating caves, located just 3km 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.