Nerja:
The villa is situated on a quiet development on the eastern outskirts of Nerja, which is within walking distance. The old town of Nerja has retained its Spanish charm being a bustling mixture of narrow cobbled streets, shops and restaurants. It is claimed that there are over 300 restaurants and bars. There are numerous beaches, the biggest being Burriana with the usual beach facilities (for example, swimming, sailing, windsurfing, scuba-diving, paragliding and fishing) and many excellent restaurants - it is within walking distance. The focal point of the old town is the Balcon of Europe, a popular meeting point and the starting point for horse-drawn carriage rides. Tuesday market is very big and very popular with visitors and locals alike. The holiday can be what you want: lively, active or peaceful.
The Surrounding Area:
The house and town are surrounded by market gardens quickly rising to a back- drop of spectacular mountains. The area is punctuated with the white-washed houses of the Andalusian villages - Frigiliana is a fine example. Walkers are particularly drawn to the area. Nearby (within walking distance) are the spectacular Nerja caves (actually at Maro). They are open every day but there is an auditorium where annual dance and music festivals are held. The blue lagoon of Lake Vinuela is worth a visit. There are golf courses, the nearest being Baviera (15 minutes away). Further afield is Granada with the Alhambra Palace. Close to Granada are the Sierra Nevada mountains, which accommodate Europe's most southerly ski resort (Solynieve). For the more ambitious, day trips to Gibraltar and Morocco are possible.