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| | | | Review by Michael McGrotty from Selby
Torrox was a farily typical rural spanish sea side town, all the ammenities you could want but quite and relaxing. Nerja was a beautiful town and seemed very upmarket in places. It was however a little cramped with narrow streets and almost no parking. This part of the world is close enough to the facilities in and arround malaga (parks and attractions) with great transport links but at the same time far enough away from the tourists and the hustle and bustle to make it relaxing and even a reasonably authentic taste of spanish life.
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| | Destination Guide : Nerja |
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| | | It's pronounced Nair-ha |  | Why go on holiday to Nerja?
Nerja, 56km east of Malaga on Spain's southern coast, lives for tourism but is older and more charming than other towns to its west. It has a good beach at Playa Burriana and the lookout point Balcon de Europa, which offers great views along the coast.
How much will it cost?
Accommodation: from about £200 for a week's self-catering package based on two sharing, rising to about £700 for a fortnight's half-board holiday, also based on two sharing. Charter and budget flights to Malaga are from about £70 return in low season.
When should I go?
July and August are the hottest, busiest months with average daily highs of 29C/85F and up to 12 hours of sunshine per day. June and September are also pleasant — only slightly cooler than July and August, with average temperatures of 27C/80F. They are cheaper for package breaks.
Who's it for?
Mature travellers and couples seeking a low-key holiday on the Costa del Sol, close to lots of fascinating sightseeing.
What are the must-sees?
Wander around Nerja's old town, parts of which were built in the 15th century, and visit churches, crafts shops and Nuestra Señora de las Angustias Hermitage, a retreat dating from the 16th century.
Join the tourist stampede to the Cueva de Nerja, vast underground caverns (one of which doubles as a concert hall), with cave paintings and impressive stalactites and stalagmites.
Take a day trip to Granada, 90 minutes' drive away, to visit the spectacular Alhambra. The Moorish fortress was built in the 13th, 14th and 15th centuries and its lavish Nasrid Palaces once housed kings. Allow most of a day to do it justice.
October brings the lively Feria de Nerja, five days of fairs and amusements. In July, look out for the Festival Cueva de Nerja's flamenco and music concerts.
What will I spend?
Prices vary greatly, but as a rough guide: bottle of beer 75p, a film for your camera £2.50, moderate meal £5-£8, litre of petrol 45p, short taxi ride £5.50. All prices are approximate.
*Feeling inspired? Book a break to Spain.
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| | Available rental properties in Nerja |
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| |  | | English Gardens Apartment
Fully equipped 2 bedroom apartment in the peaceful English Gardens at Torrox Park. Sleeps up to 6 people. Prices between £200 and £300 per week.
|  | | Casa de la Fuente
Beautiful 3 bed, 2 bath terraced villa. Superbly located just 12 min. walk to Burriana beach and 15 min. walk to the Balcon de Europa, but is set in a
|  | | Oasis Club
Large modern two bed, two bath forntline beach apartment.
|  | | Oasis 1e
Large modern two bedroom, one bathroom, one shower room frontline beach apartment.
|  | | Villa Cecilia
This is the jewel of our properties - a spectacular Andalucian villa, on the edge of Nerja. The villa is 15 to 20 minutes walk to Nerja's town centre.
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