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Information on Nerja |
A humbling Mediterranean
town with splendid beaches |
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Surface Area: |
84.4 square kilometres |
Population: |
about 18,000 |
What the natives are called: |
Nerjeños. Nickname: Morralleros |
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Monuments: |
the historic district of Nerja and Maro, Balcón de Europa, the El Salvador
church, Las Angustias hermitage, Nuestra Señora
de las Maravillas church (Maro), El Águila
aqueduct, Cueva de Nerja (Nerja Cave), Chanquete’s
boat, Paraje Natural de los Acantilados de Maro-Cerro
Gordo (Cliffs of Maro-Cerro Gordo Natural Area) |
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Geographical Location: |
in the most easterly part of the region of La Axarquía, and by extension
of the province of Málaga, in the foothills
of the Sierra de Almijara. The locality lies 30
meters above sea level and is 45 kilometres from
Málaga. It records an average rainfall
of 460 millimetres and the annual average temperature
is about 20º C. |
Tourist Information: |
Tourism Office, 2 Puerta del Mar Street. Telephone: 952 521 531
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A place still exists on the Costa
del Sol which lies between small coves untouched
by development and surrounded by an impressive
mountain scenery. At the easterly end of the province,
only 50kms. From Málaga and within 1 ½
hours drive of Granada, you will find Nerja, the
touristic capital of the Axarquia.
With its mild climate, you can enjoy yourself
to the full all year round and take advantage
of the relaxed way of life of a village that still
retains much of the character of its moorish past.
Today, Nerja offers an excellent range of quality
accommodation and leisure time facilities. There
are thirtieen Kms. of beaches, including the internationally
famous Burriana beach that has once again been
awarded by the Blue Flag of the European Union
and the small coves below the impressive cliffs
of Maro, which have been the inspiration of numerous
artists who have set up residence here.
Lovers of the nature can enjoy the wonderful
countryside in the area, camping at the campsite
or in the camping zone in the parkland. For those
who seek arternative activities on their holidays,
there is fishing, diving, waterskiing, canoeing,
water bikes, hiking, cycling, horseriding, jeep
safaris, paragliding and much mores... with authorized
services from full guarantee.
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The historic centre,
than begins in the Balcón de
Europa (Balcony of Europe), was constructed
around 1487. Former 9th Century Castle,
it is now a viewing point above the
sea. To the side of the Balcón,
you will find the 17th Century El
Salvador Church, constructed in baroque-mudejar
style. You may also visit the 16th
Century Nuestra Señora de las
Angustias Hermitage with its paintings
by the master Alonso Cano.
In the old quarter of town, typical
small shops offer local craftworks
and products of the area, including
the sweet wine and olive oil, honey
and tropical fruits. |
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At the beach
and fish restaurants you can enjoy the “pescaito
frito” (fried fish), whilst the many
international restaurants in town offer
a wide variety of menus to suit all tastes.
Nerja retains its traditional festivals:
the Fair, Holy Week (Easter), the San Isidro
pilgrimage and the festivals of San Juan
and Día del Carmen are also celebrated
in their own special way. There are a wide
range of cultural events throughout the
year. Of particular note is the acclaimed
“Nerja Caves Festival”, wich
takes place amongst stalactites and stalagmites,
wich were formed over millions of years.
The Nerja Caves are currently the 3rd most
visited monument in the whole of Spain.
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