The things you see when out walking in the Spanish countryside Wild Mushrooms I’m no expert when it comes to flora and fauna. I am definitely not a Mycologist! (A mycologist is someone who works with fungi, which are living organisms such as molds, yeast, and mushrooms.). For this reason, my daily walk in the […]
Category: Nerja Attractions
Chinese New Year 2023 – Celebrate Chinese New Year 2023 in Nerja
Chinese New Year 2023 falls on Sunday 22nd January – celebrate The Year of The Rabbit in Nerja How Long is the Chinese New Year holiday 2023? Lunar New Year celebrations, also known as the Spring Festival, in China start on the 23rd day of the 12th lunar month of the Chinese calendar. The festival […]
Day of the Kings 2023 – What is The Day of the Kings?
Day of the Kings 2023 – Day of the Epiphany 2023 Day of the Kings? On January 5th, in anticipation of the Three Kings’ arrival, Spanish towns and cities across the country put on spectacular parades. This parade is known as the Cabalgata de Los Reyes Magos, or the Three Kings Day parade. It brings dancers, […]
New Year 2023 in Nerja – Christmas and New Year 2023 Celebrations
So, What are New Year and Christmas Like in Nerja? Christmas is a great time to be in Nerja. Although Dia de los Reyes Magos (Epiphany: Day of the Kings, January 6th) is a bigger event, we have seen Christmas become bigger even as the years pass. Call it progress, call it fashion. However; There […]
Antequera attractions – Cuba 1897 and Local Artists Exhibitions – MAD Antequera
Using Nerja as a base, discover the joys of Antequera and all it has to offer Antequera Antequera is a city in Andalusia, southern Spain. It’s known for its ancient burial mounds, including the Dolmen de Menga, Dolmen de Viera and Tholos de El Romeral. The Alcazaba of Antequera is a centuries-old Moorish fortress. The […]
Nerja Caves are a must-see attraction when visiting Nerja
What are the Nerja Caves As a regular visitor to Nerja, I have been to the caves on many occasions. I can tell you, it is well worth a visit. Along with the Balcòn de Europa, El Salvador Church and Burriana Beach, the caves make Nerja one of the most visited places on the Costa […]
Does Nerja on the Costa del Sol have Sandy Beaches?
Nerja has many Sandy beaches Nerja is a resort town along southern Spain’s Costa del Sol. Its seafront promenade, Balcón de Europa, tops a promontory with views of the Mediterranean and surrounding mountains. Below it lies sandy beaches and cliffside coves. Cueva de Nerja, a nearby cavern with unusual stalactites and stalagmites, hosts popular summertime […]
Winter Holidays 2022/23 in Nerja Costa del Sol Spain
BOOK NOW! WINTER HOLIDAYS IN NERJA 2022/23 – it’s never too early to book Winter Holidays 2022/23. It is never too early to book your winter holidays. OK, it’s coming to the end of August, you may have already had your summer holidays, you may even be waiting to go on your break. Nonetheless; planning […]
Best Things To Do In Nerja Spain – Nerja Holiday Ideas
What are the best things to do in Nerja? It all rather depends on how many times you have visited this fantastic coastal town. Burriana Beach. It is a fantastic day out for the family or just the two of us. Burriana Beach has it all; sun, sea, sand and plenty of great places to […]
Nerja Water Sports Activities – Burriana Beach has plenty of Water Sports
Water Sports and Other Activities in Nerja As you would expect from a town located on the coast, Nerja offers a wide range of water sports. Of particular interest to many of our visitors is the Kayak tour of the Nerja coastline. From Burriana Beach and Maro Beach, you head off east along the coast, in crystal […]
Nerja Self-Catering Holiday Apartments and Villas
Why Choose a Nerja self-catering holiday? When you need a break from the world, a holiday in Nerja is the perfect escape. Located just 45 minutes from Malaga Airport, Nerja is a hidden gem that is perfect for self-catering holidays. Whether you want to relax on the beach, explore the town and nearby attractions, or […]
Virgen del Carmen is Celebrated again along the Costa del Sol
Dia de la Virgen del Carmen is Celebrated all along the Costa del Sol 2022 Día de la Virgen del Carmen is celebrated on July 16th in many coastal towns and villages throughout Spain. Places as diverse as Almuñecar, on the coast of Granada province, and Puerto de la Cruz in Tenerife share the festival with […]
Balcòn de Europa Nerja – The Balcony of Europe
The Balcòn de Europa is one of the most visited attractions along the Spanish Costa del sol – Go and Say hello to King Alfonso XII Balcón de Europa is a viewpoint, an outcrop of rock, at the end of the so-called Paseo Balcón de Europa or ‘Balcón de Europa walk’. The Balcòn is a […]
Church of El Salvador in Nerja – a great attraction on the Costa del Sol
One of the great tourist attractions, not just in Nerja but, along the Costa del Sol, Spain – The Church of El Salvador About the Church of El Salvador, Nerja The Church of El Salvador (The Saviour) was built in the Andalusian Baroque and Mudêjar styles in the 16th century (1505). Then enlarged in the […]