Parador de Nerja

Description and location

The Parador de Nerja in Andalusia is beautifully located on a cliffop next to the sea and overlooking the pretty Burriana beach. The beach is easily reached via a private lift/ elevator exclusive to guests staying at the Parador de Nerja.

This modern Parador hotel has a splendid scenic garden where the lush, tropical greens of the palms contrast with the blue of the refreshing swimming pool. 

The spacious and bright interior of the Parador de Nerja provides maximum comfort and includes elegant decorative elements. All of the bedrooms are en-suite and many have spacious terraces with views of the sea. 

The Parador´s restaurant features a fine selection of traditional Andalusian dishes including the delicious, local `fritura de pescaitos´ (small fried fish), 'maimones' (typical Andalusian soup with olive oil), and roasted goat dressed with a very tasty almond sauce.  The Parador de Nerja´s location is ideal for walking into the centre of Nerja to enjoy this lovely town´s many bars and restaurants.

Services available at Parador de Nerja

Seasonal outdoor swimming pool , Tennis Court, Garden, Car Park outdoors

Environment and surroundings

Activities

Boat trips 
Diving 
Fishing 
Golf 
Horse riding routes 
Motorboats 
Mountain bikes 
Paragliding 
Pedalboats 
Swimming 
Tennis 
4x4 Routes 
 
Visits

Nerja - Old quarter, Balcon de Europa viewpoint 
Nerja Cave - (3 km) 
Frigiliana (6 km) - Old Jewish-Moorish quarter 
Almunecar (23 km) - Holiday area, beaches 
Malaga (55 km) - Cultural visit of the city
Granada - The Alhambra and Old Quater (95Km).

Extra information about Parador de Nerja

Málaga

Nerja is located about 39 miles east of Malaga, where the mountains of the Sierra Almijara come down and meet the sea. It is a true Spanish town in a spectacular setting between the mountains and the sparkling Mediterranean. A place where clear fresh mountain water flows abundantly, making the town a paradise of trees and colourful flowers, all year round. 

Nerja lies in one of Spains richest farming areas known as the Garden of Europe, in a tropical valley where you will find olive groves, avocado trees, fields of wild strawberries and a great variety of exotic plants all encouraged by an excellent
year round climate. 

Being protected from the north by the majestic Sierra Nevada mountain range, Nerja has its own micro-climate and the soft dry air is known to be particularly beneficial to sufferers of respiratory and associated disorders. 

Nerja is ideal for exploring on foot. Stroll through the narrow white-washed streets and you will discover interesting court-yards, colourful shops and local people chatting and relaxing in the sun. The old quarter of the town is still virtually unchanged with whitewashed houses with wrought iron terraces overflowing with geraniums, on which a canary can sometimes be heard singing.

The heart of Nerja is its spectacular Balcon de Europa, the "Balcony of Europe", a magnificent promenade along the edge of a towering cliff, once the site of the great Moorish castle, with sweeping panoramic views of the Mediterranean and the small coves and beaches below. It is a splendid area paved with marble and lined with palm trees and is the centre of activity for local festivals, or for simply meeting friends at one of the pavement cafes. 

Nerja boasts 10 miles of beaches with powdery sand and sparkling clear water. All major water sports are available here, including water skiing, scuba diving and sailing. There is a good choice of restaurants and traditional Tapas bars in the centre of Nerja. Or, you may prefer to try one of the beach restaurants where you can enjoy anything from freshly grilled sardines (a local speciality!) to delicious paella, all freshly prepared over a wood fire.

The town´s monuments include the 17th c Church of El Salvador, a charming mixture of Baroque and Moorish styles, and the beautiful Gardens of Capistrano Playa, which descend to Burriana Beach. Nearby are the fascinating Nerja caves with paintings over 20,000 years old and other pre-historic remains. One of the enormous natural caverns has been transformed into a concert hall, where many performances are staged during the summer.