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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. NERJA - Nerja boasts many
small coves reached by walking the Paseo de los Carabineros from Burriana to
the Balcon de Europa. The shops here are varied and leather goods are one of
the best buys. 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 (sweet wine) 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. MIJAS - Wonderful
mountain setting with views over pine forests and 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 We can recommend the car hire below
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