Nerja Factfile

Use this handy factfile to get information on the resort of Nerja, Costa del Sol.

Facts and Information for Nerja Spain

Location: Between Velez-Malaga and Almunecar, Malaga province, on the coastline of Andalucia, Spain.

Population: 22,000.

Municipal Area: 85 square kilometres.

Nerja Tourist Information Office: Puerta del Mar, Tel: (0034) 952-521-531.

Nerja Fiestas: Three Kings (January), Carnival (February), Fiesta of San Isidro (May), Fiesta of San Juan (June), Caves Festival (July), Feria of Nerja (October).

Nerja Shopping: For some interesting craft shops, check out the old town.

Nerja Markets: Main street market on Tuesdays.

Nerja Hotels: Hotel Carabeo, the Riu Monica Hotel, the Hotel Nerja Princess, the Hotel Paraiso del Mar, and the Hotel Marina Turquesa.

Nerja Beaches: Playa Burriana, Playa Caletilla, Playa Calahonda, Playa Torrecilla, Playa Playazo, Playa El Salon. There are some 9 kilometres of Nerja beaches in all.

Nerja Attractions: Balcon de Europa, 17th century El Salvador church, Nerja caves, Gardens of Capistrano Playa.

Nerja History: Nerja caves show of human habitation at least 20,000 years ago, for many centuries just a small fishing village, 20th century development of tourism.

Nerja Restaurants: Rendevous (0034) 952 526 010, the White Truffle (0034) 952 533 909, Henley's (0034) 619 476 204.

Nerja Bars: Bamboo (Torrecilla beach), Bar Uno (Los Huertos), Blue Lagoon (Calle Fray Junipero), Irish Annie's (Calle Almirante Carranza 28).

Nerja Airport: Nearest airports Malaga 55 km, Granada 120 km.

Nerja Golf: Baviera Golf.

Nerja Links: Nerja Guide - Nerja Map - Nerja Weather

Related Links: Costa del Sol - Torremolinos - Fuengirola - Malaga - Mijas - Marbella - Puerto Banus - Motril - Estepona - Ronda - Torrox - Almunecar - Calahonda - Granada

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