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LOCAL ATTRACTIONS AND SPORTS

There are plenty of things to do in and around Nerja, a variety of watersports are spread along the coastline on several beaches, with great Scuba Diving Schools.  Golf courses are a plenty throughout the Costa del Sol with two of them located close to Nerja.  The local Water Park is located just a 15 minute drive away.

CAVES OF NERJA

Just a few kilometres from Nerja are the most important and oldest symbol of Spanish heritage in the country.   The caves are millions of years old and contain the oldest cave paintings. 

You will find an informative visitor’s centre, a restaurant and bar with stunning views, gift shop and well organised parking.  It will take at least 30 minutes to explore the caves, and the tickets cost around 5 euros.

OPENING TIMES – July/August 09.30 am - 8pm. Rest of the year 09.30am – 06.30pm

FRIGLIANA

Barely 5 km inland from Nerja lies one of the most beautiful villages of Spain that has won many national and regional awards to prove it. 

Frigliana has spectacular views of the Higueron River which lies in the Chillar Valley.  This pretty village has brightly painted houses with colourful doors that adorn the narrow passages.  There are many fine restaurants, some have impressive views.

ALHAMBRA PALACE

It’s worth taking a day out to visit the magnificent Alhambra Palace, Granada.

The Alhambra Palace overlooking the city of Granada, stands out as the most famous example of Moorish architecture.  This Palace structure was started after the Reconquista the reconquering of Spain performed by the Christian Kings, started.  This adds to its aura.  While the illiterate Christians were advancing, Spain reached its highest cultural level ever, but under Muslim rulers.

The slender structure of the Alhambra, the breathtaking details, the palace was started in the 13th century, but it consists of Palaces built by different rulers, the carrying idea behind several of the buildings of Alhambra is nothing less than an attempt to create a duplica of Paradise on Earth.  The Romantic design is made up of a mixture of slender columnar archades, fountains, and light reflecting water basins.  

TORRE DEL MAR

Torre del Mar offer the visitor a relative amount of peace and quiet, though through the summer months it can get quite busy.  Next to Torre del Mar is Velez-Malaga here you will find the Aquavelis Water Park which is fun for all the family, with pools and slides.  Also at Velez-Malaga there is a fantastic shopping centre El Ingenio just off the Autovia at Velez, it hosts some well known shops and boutiques such as Mango, Zara and Bershka, definitely one for the ladies! Don’t worry guys there are great bars and restaurants for a bite to eat and a cold beer.

LAKE VINUELA

Lake Vinuela is north of Torre del Mar, and is only a 20 minute drive from the coast, well sign posted.  The Lake is man made, and is of considerable size and beauty, you can drive all around the Lake there are many view points to stop to take those memorable photos.
To the east side of the Lake (behind Hotel Vinuela) is a large BBQ area with rock built BBQ’s overlooking the Lake, offering families an ideal place to relax and eat.

TORROX PUEBLO

Just 15 minutes drive to the west of Nerja, Torrox Pueblo is well worth a visit.  The main Plaza is pretty and is surrounded with orange trees with the old church behind, you can mix with the very friendly locals for a glass of sangria.  The drive up from the coast can be quite twisty, so it’s best to park near to the Plaza a then walk.