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WHAT TO
DO AND WHAT TO SEE IN THE SURROUNDING AREA We provide
folders and booklets containing information on all the places of interest for
you to visit. www.guideofnerja.com , www.nerja.org
and www.nerjanow.com is another useful
website. NERJA - Nerja boasts many small coves
reached by walking the Paseo de los Carabineros from Burriana to
the Balcon de Europa. Six kilometers
from Nerja is Frigiliana, one of Andalusia's most
picturesque villages. The outsides of the houses on the narrow streets are decorated with vibrantly coloured
flowers. The village also has wonderful views over the surrounding valleys
and out to the coast. FESTIVALS- Nerja stages a
wide variety of cultural and festive activities beginning the year with the
February carnival. At Easter, several floats lead processions through the streets of the town.
Holy Week is celebrated here with great emotion and simplicity. The festivity
of the 3rd of May is also important in Nerja and
two specialities are prepared for this day, arropia
and marcocha, both made with honey. On May 15th the Romeria de
San Isdro takes place; a pilgrimage
involving gaily-decorated carts and horses. The lavishness here of the
commemorations for the patron saint of farming is a clear sign of the importance
of agriculture in the economy of Nerja. Another outstanding festivity is 24th
of June, St John's day. The tradition on this day is to go down to
the beach to enjoy the specialty of the feast, torta
de San Juan. The importance of the sea for Nerja is reflected in the feasts in honor of the Virgin del Carmen, on 16th of July. Nerja fair takes place from 9-13th of
October. Regarding strictly cultural events, there are two outstanding
occasions to mention; the International Music Week and the Festival of Dance and
Music, held every year in Nerja Caves. CAVES OF NERJA - Are 3kms. east along the
coast road. These are natural archaeological caves containing the
world's widest column shaped by the merge of a stalactite and a stalagmite (Guinness
Record 1989). Traces of paintings, the discovery of weapons and tools, jewels
and bones, indicate that the cave was
inhibited in the Paleolithic era. An annual
festival of music and dance is held in the Sala de
la Cascada. LAKE AT VINUELA - Take the A352
north from Velez-Malaga to Vinuela. Enjoy an
extremely pleasant lunch at El Lagar, sitting on
their beautiful terrace overlooking the lake. There's few better ways to
pass an hour or two. FRIGILIANA - Picturesque
Andalucian village in the Sierra Almijara mountains where you can taste the
delicious vino del terreno
and Choto (goat kid). MALAGA -A vast sprawling city, it is the
lively capital of the Costa del Sol. Visit the Cathedral, monuments, wine
bodegas, tapas bars and up market shops. The central food market in Calle
Atarazanas is housed in a fabulous mudejar influenced building. This market has excellent
fresh produce and is easy to find -
just follow the locals' shopping baskets. Garden lovers can visit Malaga's
oldest gardens, founded around 1669. El Retiro at La
Conception, beautiful and immense botanical gardens where plants and exotic
birds live in harmony with nature, art and history.Enjoy
your sightseeing trip on the open double-deckers as an
alternative to the traditional horse and carriage. Serious shoppers will head
for the swanky Marques de Larios
or the upmarket store El Cortes Ingles. MIJAS - Wonderful
mountain setting with views over the coast. Typically Andalusian
picturesque narrow streets lined with whitewashed houses. RONDA - A monumental and historical city.
The home of bullfighting, it has Spain's oldest bullfight arena dating back
to 1785. Perched high above a deep ravine, Ronda
has been an inspiration to artists from around the world. GRANADA - A holiday on the Costa del Sol simply
has to include a day trip to Granada. Not only is the location beautiful, it
has an incredible backdrop of the Sierra
Nevada's snowy peaks, but the city itself is stunning. Explore the Alhambra
Palace with the finest example of Arab architecture in the whole of
Spain sumptuous images of marble columns, gilded ceilings and meticulously
embroidered tapestries. SEVILLE - A traditional city which can keep
you enthralled for hours. The Cathedral is one of the most beautiful in
Spain. Take a walk through the gardens of the Alcazar,
the old Moorish palace, or maybe stroll through the Jewish Quarter, a
romantic huddle of flower-decked houses and tiny squares shaded by
orange trees and cooled by tiny fountains. FUENGIROLA
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Has the largest market on the Costa del Sol and you can have a great time
haggling with the locals for your holiday bargains. MARBELLA - One of the most famous resorts on
the Andalusian coast; a holiday home to the
international jet set. Luxury hotels, elegant residential areas and golf courses,
landscaped amongst pinewoods and gardens, welcome celebrities from all over
the world. PUERTO BANUS - Marbella's
famous port is the holiday playground for the rich and famous. There is no
shortage of bars and restaurants here. The main square, which is delightful, is
shaded by orange trees and is particularly good for those liking to eat
outside. The port of Puerto Banus is filled with expensive looking yachts and
pretty exciting for those who like to people-watch! GIBRALTAR - Coach trips from Nerja also go as
far as Gibraltar, a little bit of England at the end of Spain and from where
you can enjoy the fantastic tax-free shopping! TIVOLI
WORLD
- Arroyo de la Miel, Benalmadena.
Theme/amusement park. SEA
LIFE CENTER
- Aquarium, Benalmadena port. CABLE
SKI
- San Pedro de Alcantara (Marbella) USEFUL LINKS FOR MORE INFOMATION
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