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Nerja lies to the east of the Costa del Sol in the very South of Spain. Here miles of beaches are surrounded by the spectacular Almijara Mountains and the climate is one of the most equable in Europe - rarely too hot in summer and mild throughout the winter. Situated about 60 kilometres from Malaga airport, the town is a whole world away from 'high rise' apartment blocks and featureless hotels. Originally a fishing village, Nerja has kept its genuine Spanish charm with twisting narrow streets and white buildings. The focal point is the Balcon de Europa - a promenade jutting out into the Mediterranean, giving panoramic views of the coastline to the east and west.

There are numerous fascinating small shops and restaurants and a weekly street market is held every Tuesday throughout the year. Nerja is also ideal for touring. Granada with its famous Alhambra Palace is a spectacular 2 hours drive into the mountains; the tiny Moorish village of Frigilana is 7 km inland and Gibraltar is an easy day excursion. Nerja's own limestone caves are just 5 minutes by car.

In the winter, skiing is just 2 hours away at Sol y Nieve. In fact Nerja is one of the few places in the world where you can ski in the morning and sunbathe by the Mediterranean in the afternoon!