Surroundings
Nerja and La Costa del Sol
The Costa Del Sol offers an incredible lifestyle. The activities available on the Costa del Sol are wide and varied, there is actually something for everyone. Many other areas report to offer the same but usually fall far short of the choice available on the Costa Del Sol. Nerja forms part of this lifestyle but due to its location on the eastern side of the Costa del Sol, it offers a quieter and more relaxed version than the western side, better known for the more flamboyant style of life associated with Marbella and Puerto Banus. Nerja is an ideal location to own or rent or property and take holidays enjoying the excellent and mild all year round climate.
Relaxing days out at one of the many beaches are a must, enjoying some of the most beautiful, clean and safe beaches on offer, with the Blue Flag of Merit being awarded on many occasions to the beaches on the Costa del Sol, including Nerja. Beach activities include waterskiing, boat, fishing trips and yacht charter, other major sports such as tennis, bowls, football and basketball are also all popular and expertly catered for. Nerja has its own sports stadium for athletic events and football matches as well as a public heated indoor swimming pool. Many of the Sports activities are a very popular pastime to local residents and Tourists alike, the most popular of these being Golf. The Costa del Sol has not been named the Costa del Golf without good reason, it is simply a golfers paradise. There are some 69 golf courses in Andalucia with some 45 situated along the Costa del Sol and four of which are ranked in the top 10 in Europe. Local golf courses can be found in Torre del Mar and La Herradura, whilst two new courses are planned for Torrox.
For yachting enthusiasts, there are many marinas along the entire coast, and good news for local residents in Nerja, the new marina has finally received the go-ahead and will be constructed on the municipal border between Nerja and Torrox Costa. In the meantime you can enjoy the local Marina del Este in La Herradura, just 10 minutes drive.
For country lovers, there is much to be discovered inland. Seek out some traditional cooking in one of the many great value 'Ventas' (country restaurants) dotted all over the countryside. There are many national parks in Andalucia and are a must for any visitor to the South of Spain. Nestled behind Nerja you will find the Almijara National Park, a great venue for trekking, horse riding, cycling, and off-road activities. Just one and a half hours drive from Nerja you have the international skiing resort of Sierra Nevada, ever popular with the winter ski enthusiasts, although even if you don't enjoy the winter sports its well worth a visit for the breathtaking views across the mountains looking back down to the ancient city of Granada and its world famous Alhambra Palace.
As you can see the Costa del Sol is for people who like to live life to the full enjoying and enriching their lifestyles with the best things it can offer. Read more below about the local towns and villages close to Nerja...
Meanwhile those of you who relish a shopping expedition will be more than satisfied at the choice of modern indoor centres or smaller designer boutiques. Close to Nerja there are several shopping complexes with multi screen cinemas and ten-pin bowling. Also nearby, aqua parks and and top quality international schools.
Read more about the towns and villages closest to Nerja...
Contact
Urb. Fuentes de Nerja, 21, Avenida Castilla Pérez 29780 Nerja (Málaga) SPAIN Telephone: (0034) 952 525 882 Skype: edwards.estates Web: http://www.edwardsestates.es