Discover all about
Nerja,
a seaside resort of sandy coves sheltered by the impressive Sierra de
Almijara mountains and often referred to as 'The Jewel of the Costa del
Sol'.A temperate climate means that it is a great place to visit at any time of year.
Nerja Today is your guide to Nerja and the surrounding area and you'll find information on Accommodation, Nerja Caves, History, Nightlife, Nerja 4 Kids, Parks, Places of Interest, Plazas, Getting to Nerja, Getting Around, Beaches, Tapas Bars, Things to Do, Fiestas and more....
Nerja News
Keep up to date with all the latest Local Nerja and Spanish News in English as well as Weather reports, Special Features, National and Local Football results and tables, Lotteries and more...Latest News Headlines
Weather
The weather is always something people ask about, so the The Weather page includes current temperatures, averages, forecasts and a daily photo of the skies above Nerja.What's New
Things are always being added, new ideas being tried out, and this is where we keep you informed of what we're up to.Latest Updates
Bits and Bobs
A couple of really lovely sunny days and quite a few people out and about in town.With over 3,000 fiestas, festivals and other celebrations taking place in Andalucia throughout the year, there is almost always something going on. The next major festival in Nerja is 'Carnaval', and this takes place from February 11th to 14th. Processions, fireworks and much merrymaking.
It has become apparent that some travel agencies are not keeping up to date with developments in Nerja. It should be noted that the Hotel Villa Flamenca, a popular destination, is currently closed and is likely to remain so for quite some time.
The Hotel Carabeo 34 is also closed until March 2010, an annual occurrence.
El Pulguilla, an excellent and popular tapas bar, is closed until February 18th.
Did you know? In the 1960's, Monsiegneur Riveri became the first Vatican emissary to visit the Nerja Caves and remarked, 'I have found a new Sistine Chapel made by the hand of God'. Bishop Riveri was the Papal Nuncio in Spain
Food and Drink
There are around 400 bars and restaurants in Nerja, offering a wide variety of styles and to suit every budget.'Tapas' is not only a tasty alternative to lunch and a great way to sample a variety of local dishes, but also a very social occasion. and in the Nerja Tapas Guide you will find a few ideas for tapas 'runs'.
We also encourage you to post reviews, recommendations or observations on the bars and restaurants as a way of helping others visiting the town.
Need to know what it is in Spanish? Check out the Food Shopping Guide....
Places to Visit
Nerja makes an ideal base for discovering the towns, villages and the wide open spaces of Andalucia.The Sierra Nevada mountains are only an hour and a half away, so in winter you can sunbathe in the morning and ski in the afternoon.
Photos
The Photos section contains thousands of pictures, not only of Nerja and Andalucia but also from as far afield as Canada and Kenya.Videos
We are always a out and about and you'll find videos of people, places, concerts...just about anything and everything.Latest Nerja Today Videos
Info Centre
A wealth of information, not only on Nerja but covering a wide range of subjects. Emergencies, Church Services, Banks, Bullfighting, Online Tickets, NIE, Taxis, Railways, National Parks, Passport Renewal Forms, Driving in Spain, Handy Hints, Saints and Sinners, Flags, Spanish Civil War, Mountain Ranges and much more...Places of Interest in Nerja
Balcon de Europa - A rocky promontory and the focal point of the town.Iglesia El Salvador - 17th century church near the Balcon de Europa.
La Ermita de Ntra.Sra. de las Angustias - Chapel containing 17th and 18th century frescoes.
Parque Verano Azul - Home of the famous fishing boat 'La Dorada'.
Nerja Waterfall - Lovely cascade just on the edge of town.
Eagle Aquaduct - Picturesque 19th century construction still in use today.
San Joaquin Sugar Factory - Eerie ruins on the edge of town.
Nerja Caves - Fabulous caverns, discovered in 1959, and home to the world's largest stalactite.
The Donkey Sanctuary - Pop in and see the animals, great for the kids. Don't forget to take a carrot, or two.
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A bit of info
Shops in Nerja are generally open
from
10.00-14.00 and 17.00-21.00, later in summer. From July to September
15th, seven day opening is permitted. The main shopping streets are
Calle Pintada and Calle Cristo (known locally as Post Office Street). A
supermarket on Burriana Beach is open on Sundays all year round, as are
two on avenida Mediterraneo, and the BP garage carries a selection of
foodstuffs, including bread.
Normal Bank opening
hours (winter) are
from 8.30/9.00 am until 13.30/14.30, Monday to Friday and from
8.30/9.30 until 12.00/1300 on Saturdays. In the summer, for some
mysterious reason, banks are closed on Saturdays. (from June to
September or October). See Info
for more details on Banks and Banking.
Nightlife in Nerja tends to centre around
Calle
Antonio Millon and the adjacent Tutti Frutti Square, although you will
find bars all over town open until the early hours. See
Nightlife
for more Info. Many Bars and Restaurants have regular 'live'
entertainment throughout the year. See What's
On
for more details.
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