Nerja has plenty of restaurants and cafes to choose from that serve local specialities such as De La Doncella (Red Mullet), international cuisine and the obligatory sausage, egg and chips! Nerja has a wide selection of restaurants serving everything from an English pub roast to a Thai green curry. There are many wonderful fish restaurants offering Nerja?s particular favourite, red mullet, or those delicious small fried fish served with rice and salad. Nerja is a small town, still relatively unspoilt compared to other areas of Costa del Sol because the thriving tourist industry somehow manages to blend into the town and coast. The parador is very well sign-posted and easy to find.

Nerja, on the south coast of Andalucia is an ideal place to learn Spanish in Spain. Nerja is a small town, with a wonderful sunny climate and beautiful unspoilt beaches, where students find it easy to make friends. Nerja's year-round warm sunny climate simply could not be better! And, because of Nerja's location in Andalusia, it is easy to visit beautiful cities like Granada, Seville, Cordoba and Ronda, at any time of year, returning to Nerja at the end of the day, to relax at the beach and enjoy this simply unique location. Nerja is a lovely coastal Andalusian town that rises up from rocky shores into the Almijara mountain range. The foothills here are dominated by old-fashioned Spanish villas, which preside over the coastline and the narrow streets of the old town center, and you'll see it all at your own pace with your rental car in Nerja.

Nerja golf course is under planned construction and golf is currently available nearby as are many other sports. Walks are endless, guided if you prefer and even the Sierra Nevada ski resort is only 1? hours away! Nerja?s strong Andalusian character, almost perfect climate, and cosmopolitan atmosphere, has made it one of the most attractive spots on the Costa del Sol. Less than one hour from M?ga Airport and almost equidistant from the famous Andalusian cities of Granada, Seville, C?ba, Ronda, and just across from the coast of Morocco, Nerja is known world-wide for its open welcome to all people and for its spectacular Caves where an International Festival takes place. Nerja boasts 16 kilometres of beaches with powdery sand and sparkling clear water and is flanked by a dramatic mountain range, the Sierra Almijara, to the east. The old quarter of the town is virtually unchanged with narrow winding streets and whitewashed houses.

Nerja is located 50 km from Malaga, the capital of the province. Nerja is a beautiful place, even if it is a bit touristy. Nerja, although charming and traditional, does have a great selection of bars and restaurants to choose from, and this lively town offers a good nightlife scene. Nerja is unlike many of the over-developed resorts in the Costa del Sol , with numerous high-rise concrete complexes, and instead the resort boasts more attractive traditional hotels and apartments, and manages to retain its?

Nerja, (originally named Narixa, meaning "rich in water"), has many legends and stories which have been passed by word of mouth across the centuries, stemming from romance between the sun, the moon and the sea. The sea has always been - and still remains - the soul of the town. Nerja is located at the foot of the Sierra Tejera on soaring cliffs high above the sea some 50 kms to the east of Malaga . It is a very pretty, and still relatively undeveloped corner of real Spain that?s quite unlike the high rise resorts elsewhere on the Costa del Sol -- although there is a great deal of building work currently taking place. Nerja is a hot spot for tourists and so property owners make extra income renting villas and houses out to the tourist trade. Private property or commercial property you are assured of a great bargain with any Nerja real estate.

Located in the old section of Nerja, the Hostel is newly-constructed (May 2004), yet maintains the traditional Andalusian manor style and is exquisitely decorated throughout. The Hostel comprises 7 well-appointed rooms, TV, ensuite bathrooms, sun terrace and Jacuzzi. Located in the Axarqu?a region, east of the Costa del Sol, El Capistrano Villages is situated close to the village of Nerja and hava a real sense of calm and undemanding tranquillity. The holiday complexes has typically 'Andalusian' white houses, footpaths and well kept floral gardens making it the ideal place for a relaxing and enjoyable holiday.

Owners have seen their investment rise steeply over the past 5 years and I reckon it will continue even though the prices are high. Yields are not the most exciting but if you can break even then you have done well. Owner Direct has been matching holiday guests with privately-owned short term and long term vacation rentals since 1994. Start your search for accommodations in Nerja below.

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