In and around Nerja:
At the foot of the Sierra Almijara Mountains, the Andalucian town of Nerja has retained much of its old world charm and is surrounded by avocado, pomegranate and orange groves. The narrow cobbled streets have plenty of shops, restaurants and tapas bars to suit all tastes and it bustles with activity. The famous Caves boast the largest stalagmite in Europe and are home to concerts in its great caverns during the summer months. There are breath-taking panoramic views of the coast from the palm-lined Balcon de Europa, an elegant and historic promenade providing both a focal point and popular meeting place.
Beaches & water sports:
A footpath leads from Oasis to the famous blue flag award-winning Burriana Beach. This is an excellent beach, alive with bars, cafes and restaurants including Ayo’s where you can watch the giant paella being cooked over the beach fire. Simply relax and enjoy Nerja’s fantastic climate or take part in the host of activities and water sports facilities available: sailing, windsurfing, scuba-diving, paragliding and fishing. In addition, there are many smaller beaches and inlets to discover locally which with their tropical vegetation are quiet and serene. For the children and those young at heart, there are Water Parks at Torre del Mar and Almunecar. Anoreta Golf (6538 yards par 71) 30 minute drive is a parkland course, designed by Jose Maria Canizares to offer a challenge to golfers of all levels with water a major hazard at eleven of the holes. Baviera golf (6100 yards par 71) is a 10 minute drive, also designed by Canizares, the landscaping enables maximum appreciation of the views.
Worth a visit...:
The local Nerja bus stops at the entrance to Oasis and trips can be taken west to Torre del Mar and Malaga where the tourist bus offers the best views of the city. To the east is the bustling market town of Almunecar and venture inland to the mountain village of Frigiliana, voted Spain's prettiest village. Competa is another pretty Andalucian mountain village with white-washed houses, good craft shops and locally produced wine. An hour's drive on good roads will take you to Granada and the unmissable Alhambra Palace. A wonderful experience, but make sure you book your tickets in advance as they only allow a certain number through on any one day. Go to the tourist office in Nerja for more information. For the more ambitious, day trips to Gibraltar and Morocco are possible. Twenty minutes drive from Granada and you can be at the top of the Sierra Nevada, which accommodate Europe's most southerly ski resort, Solynieve, home to the 1992 Winter Olympics.
Other Activities:
guided off-road motorbike tours
