About Nerja

Surroundings

The land around Nerja is reserved for agriculture and the town and its surroundings are kept marvellously green thanks to the abundance of natural springs and wells. Indeed the name Nerja is derived from the Moorish word Narixa, meaning 'rich in water'. The fields are filled with exotic fruits such as chirimoya, avocado, kiwi fruit, figs and bananas and the range of local vegetables is superb.

Watching the world go by

There are lots of things to do and see in the town. You can while away a few hours just meandering around the streets and browsing in the many shops, or visiting one of the six beaches, or just sitting outside one of the many lovely cafe-bars, with a drink and tapas.

Market

Each Tuesday, the town hosts a traditional market with stalls selling virtually everything - fresh foodstuffs, all types of clothing for adults and children, watches and jewellery, soft furnishings, pictures, music, kitchenware, cosmetics and general household items.

Need some exercise?

Tennis, volleyball, squash and golf are available in the town or within comfortable reach. There are excellent walking opportunities in the mountains, as well as horse-riding and 4x4 excursions.

Location, Location, Location

A car is useful for getting around the town - although it is still sufficiently small to walk from end to the other - in addition to allowing you to readily visit such places as Granada (with its famous Alhambra palace) and Frigiliana - a beautiful Andalucian 'white' village just 7 kms out of town, and the famous Nerja caves (3 kms) which are some of the finest in Europe.

Hit the slopes

From November to Easter time, the fine ski resorts of the Sierra Nevada are within a two hour drive and offer excellent facilities for intermediate skiers at very reasonable prices.

¿Hablas espaÑol?

Most important of all, despite being one of the Costa del Sol's premier resorts - and one that is visited and lively all year round - Nerja has managed to assimilate this tourism without damage to its basic character as a small Spanish agricultural and fishing village. If you speak Spanish you'll find plenty of opportunity to do so, and this will be appreciated by the locals, but if you don't then you'll still get by without any problems .