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Nerja Costa del Sol,
Introduction to Nerja Nerja is a town situatied in the easternmost part of the province of Malaga on the Costa del Sol of Spain. Geographically speaking, the Costa is defined by the majority of the southern coast of the Iberian Peninsula, facing the northern coast of Morocco in Africa. The area is renowned for its year-round hot climate and low rainfall. It has long been a haunt of tourists seeking the sun, and is home to some spectacular scenery and mouthwatering cuisine.
The town of Nerja (pronounced Nehr-kha) has some 13,000 permanent inhabitants and is situated on an area of flat land between the towering Sierra Nevada mountains and the beautiful Mediterranean Sea. Originally a small fishing village dating back to Roman times, it still retains a lot of its original charm and character, despite developing into a busy haven for tourists throughout the year. Luckily the town seems to have escaped the onslaught of high-rise hotel and apartment developments that have sent many other resorts into decline. There are only a few large hotels in the resort, which means it is often impossible to reserve a room in the peak periods of April, July and August. The town has adapted to the tourist bombardment well, with many local attractions and activities to take part in. There are also literally hundreds of restaurants and bars of all tastes and descriptions to sample. This region of Spain (Andalusia) is well known for its fine food and drink. Local wine is available everywhere, and fresh sea food is always worth trying. Easily accessible from the airport at
Malaga and the national motorway network, Nerja is still a serene and
quiet little town well worth the visit any time of year.
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