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Nerja is often described as the jewel in the crown of the
Costa Del Sol. Situated about 70 kilometres east of Malaga
International Airport, which is connected to Nerja by a dual
carriageway motorway.  The
town is surrounded by the spectacular Almijara Mountains and
has kept its genuine Spanish character with attractive white
buildings, small fishermen's cottages and twisting narrow
cobbled streets and alleys. The surrounding countryside is
kept marvellously green due to numerous springs from which
Nerja gets its name. In moorish times it was called Narixa,
meaning rich in water. The climate is one of the most
equitable in Europe - rarely too hot in summer, or too cold in
winter.
In the centre of the town is the historic Balcon de Europa,
a promenade jutting out into the sea giving panoramic views of
the coastline to the East and West, and from here visitors can
hire a horse-drawn carriage to explore the town.  There are numerous restaurants and cafes to suit all
tastes as well as many small shops. A weekly market is held
every Tuesday throughout the year. Nerja has a total of 6
beaches within its boundary, the biggest of which is the
Burriana to the East of the town. Beach restaurants, cafes,
sun beds and a small supermarket are to be found here as well
as the usual water sport activities.
Some 3 kilometres to the east of the town, near to the
Village of Maro, are the world-renowned Nerja Caves. They
contain spectacular stalagmites and stalactites in the
cathedral like caves, one of which is used every year to stage
an International Music
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