WITH fun activities, 10 miles of powdery golden beaches and highs of 30C – Nerja in Spain makes the perfect sun escape for all the family. Pronounced Ner-ha, this hidden gem is located on the eastern tip of the Costa del Sol . Nerja is around 50 minutes’ drive east of Malaga and is a hidden gem compared to its built-up neighbours.
With Ryanair flights from €27.99 in September, Nerja is the perfect destination for a last minute sun getaway. Average temperatures hit around 30C in July and vary from 20C to 28C in September.
The picturesque town is home to a number of tapas bars, restaurants and pubs. And with the average price for beers and wine costing between €1.20 to €1.
80, a night out won’t break the bank. Adventure seekers will have lots to try including buggy tours, horseback riding and water sports. Choose from a pedalo boat, banana boat, jet-ski, kayaking or paddle boarding.
Explore the fabulous Nerja Caves in Cuevas de Nerja stretching for almost five kilometres. Grab a bargain at the Tuesday market or the car boot sale market on Sunday. Soak up the sun at one of Nerja’s beautiful beaches including Carabeillo Beach, El Playazo Beach or Maro Beach.
Visitors took to Tripadvisor to rate Nerja’s popular Burriana Beach. One person said: “This beach was spotless clean, there were lots of places to rent lounge chairs with parasols, lots of wonderful places to eat, rentals of all sorts for waters sports, and clear beautiful water. “I will never forget the fe.
