Nerja is one of the most important tourist destinations on the Costa del Sol, its main attraction being the beaches, which offer a wide range of water activities. On the mainland is the most iconic place in the town, the world-famous Balcony of Europe, an exceptional viewpoint from which you can enjoy breath-taking views of Africa. In the area around the town are the Nerja Caves, the grotto with the greatest number of artistic and symbolic expressions of Pre-history. Every year in July it hosts the Music and Dance Festival, which attracts acclaimed international artists.
The most iconic place in Nerja is the world-famous Balcony of Europe, a spectacular viewpoint with the best panoramic view of the Mediterranean. Its historic centre also contains the famous boat of Chanquete, the legendary character from the popular Spanish TV series Verano azul, which was filmed in the town.
The Nerja coast also has numerous beaches and urban coves where you can enjoy bathing and water activities including snorkelling, scuba diving and kayaking. There is a wide variety of activities to enjoy in the surrounding area, and numerous well-signposted trails where you can discover the many special spots the Sierras Tejeda and Almijara Natural Parks.
Just 7 km from Nerja is the delightful village of Frigiliana, which has won more awards than almost any other in the Axarquia region; its historic centre is of Moorish-Mudejar origin and has been declared an Asset of Cultural Interest and is known as the “Town of Three Cultures.”
A little closer, 3 kilometres away, you can visit the beautiful Maro cliffs, in the Maro-Cerro Gordo Cliffs Nature Reserve.
General data about parador hostel | |||
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Parador hotel | Parador de Nerja | Stars | 4 |
Capacity | 196 Places | Styles | Modern style |
Director | Emilio Mojón Márquez | Chef | Rafael Gutiérrez |
Address | Almuñécar, 8 | ||
Autonomous community | Andalucía | Province | Málaga |
Town | Nerja | Postcode | 29780 |
Latitude | 36.750748 | Longitude | -3.870707 |
Telephone | +34 952520050 | Fax | +34 952521997 |
nerja@parador.es | |||
Distance to airport | 70 Km. | ||
Distance to the port | 55 Km. | ||
Distance to train | 55 Km. |
Services offered by the parador hostel | |
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air conditioning | Elevator |
Laptop safe | Conferences and meetings |
Gastronomic space | Handicapped facilities |
Garden | Minibar with a carefully selected selection of products |
Flat screen TV | Seasonal swimming pool |
Paddle tennis court | Tennis court |
Restaurant | Hairdryer |
Room service | Digital press and magazines service |
ChromeCast technology | Free Wifi |
Activities offered by the parador hostel | |
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Mountain biking | Diving |
Boat rides | Excursions to nature reserves |
Golf | Pedal boating |
Kayaking | Massages |
Jet-skiing | Swimming |
Paddle tennis | Paragliding |
Fishing | Rowing |
Horseback trail rides | 4X4 routes |
Hiking (unguided) | Tennis |
4x4 vehicles |
A complement to the traditional restaurant, La Cuajadera del Mediterráneo is a gastronomic space in its own right with a more informal menu and dishes to share that are representative of the regions of Malaga. Acorn-fed Iberian ham, Montes de Málaga goat’s cheese, fried aubergines, fried fish, anchovies, dogfish bienmesabe, grilled octopus, zoque, ajoblanco, gazpachuelo, Nerjeña-style cabrito stew.
Information on the halls | |
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Number of halls | 3 |
Minimum capacity of halls | 15 |
Maximum capacity of halls | 160 |
Nerja is located 50 km from Málaga. It can be reached via the Autovía del Mediterráneo (E-5). Follow signs for the Parador, which is located on a cliff above Burriana Beach.