The historic town and holiday resort of Nerja is approximately 40 miles east of Malaga in Andalucia, Spain and is untouched by major development with impressive mountain scenery.
Nerja is an ideal location for a family villa holiday with its 13 kilometres of sandy beaches which include small, unspoilt coves that lay below the impressive Muro cliff and the famous blue flag, Burriana Beach. Burriana is Nerja's largest beach and offers a wide variety of activities, water sports, cafes and restaurants. The historic centre of Nerja with its spectacular Balcon de Europa is well worth a visit during your villa holiday to Andalucia. The Balcon de Europa was constructed around 1487 on the site of a 9th Century Moorish castle and has magnificent panoramic views of the Mediterranean Sea and small cove beaches below.
In the narrow winding streets of Nerja's old quarter you will find an array of traditional shops selling locally produced craftworks, sweet wines and honey. As well as a variety of restaurants offering a wide selection international menus to suit all tastes.
Nerja has number of cultural events which take place during the year, the most acclaimed, being the Nerja Cave Festival which takes places amongst the stalactites, and stalagmites which have formed over millions of years.
The famous Nerja Caves are also well worth a visit during your Spanish villa holiday, located just two miles from the town. One of the large natural caverns is used as a concert hall with performances being staged throughout the summer, as well as being a home to pre-historic paintings and treasures.
Not far and located inland from Nerja is the beautiful village of "Frigliana", a picturesque white village that is steeped in history which will allow you to experience the traditional village way of Andalucian life.
For those who seek alternative activities on their Nerja villa holiday, there is fishing, diving, waterskiing, canoeing, hiking, and horse riding, all within easy reach of our Nerja villas with pools.
Nerja offers visitors an excellent range of facilities and beaches which is why this historic town is an ideal location for a Spanish villa holiday.
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