ABOUT NERJA
Once a sleepy fishing village, the town now has a population of over 22,000. The old quarter of the town is still virtually unchanged with narrow, winding streets, whitewashed houses with wrought iron terraces overflowing with geraniums, on which a canary can sometimes be heard singing. Nerja boasts 10 miles of beaches with powdery sand and sparkling clear water.
The `Balcony of Europe,` is the heart of Nerja, a magnificent promenade along the edge of a towering cliff. It was once the site of the great Moorish castle, with sweeping panoramic views of the Mediterranean and the small coves and beaches below, against an awesome backdrop of hazy blue mountains.
Nerja`s most spectacular attraction is undoubtedly its fascinating caves, located just 2 miles from the center of town. They include archaeological treasures such as paintings over 20,000 years old and other pre-historic remains. One of the enormous natural caverns has been transformed into a concert hall, where many performances are staged during the summer.