Nerja has a beautiful setting at the foot of the Almijara Mountain range and is known for its good beaches and small coves, seclusion, narrow streets and courtyards, and its whitewashed flat-roofed houses.
Attractions
The Balcón de Europa, a palm-shaded promenade that juts out into the Mediterranean is Nerja’s centre-piece. The walkway was built in 1885 in honour of a visit from the Spanish king Alfonso XIII in the wake of an earthquake and was once the site of a great Moorish Castle. It consists of tiled pavements with seating beneath tall palms, providing shade and a spot to rest and admire the views or enjoy refreshment from one of the cafés and bars.
Near to the Balcon is the 17th century Church of El Salvador. If you want to escape the town you can visit the the Cave of Nerja, home to the world's longest stalactite and cave paintings and artefacts dating back 30,000 years, or the surrounding countryside provides camping, walking, horse ridign and cycling.
Shopping and Eating Out
There are many tourist gifts to be bought in the local shops. There are good restaurants to be found in the Balcon area and specialities include local fried fish, olive oil and local sweet wine.
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