Although the Villa itself is in the quiet hillside, Nerja is only a few minutes' drive away. It is now the biggest resort of the Costa del Sol to the east of Malaga but was once a small fishing village. There are numerous attractions to suit all ages.
The old centre of the town retains its original charm and there are plenty of bars and restaurants.
Nerja is probably most famous for its caves which were discovered in 1959 and, although visitors are welcome, some parts are still closed to the public in order to protect and preserve them. It is estimated that they were inhabited between 20,000 and 1,800 BC.

Eating out
At the villa you will find a list of our favourite bars and restaurants that we recommend you to try. All of them are very good indeed but, as with most places in the world, you get what you pay for! The lower the price, the more basic the menu and, probably, the smaller the portions. The beach restaurants at Burrianna are also very good but do get very busy in the peak season.
We especially recommend you visit Ayo's who cooks paella on an open fire. Ayo's claim to fame is that he discovered the caves at Nerja as a youngster and they are well worth a visit. On Sunday, he also cooks roast pork (cerdo) with vegetables, a very popular and enjoyable dish. You can keep going back as many times as you like to have your plate refilled.

Shopping
The Spanish have a very different lifestyle from ours, both in the summer and winter months. Don't expect too many shops to be open before 10 o'clock in the morning, and expect them to shut at 2 o'clock in the afternoon. Most will reopen from 5 or 6 o'clock and stay open until 9 or 10.
There are lots of interesting shops in town but, for most of your everyday supplies, we recommend you use the Supersol Supermarket which is situated near the roundabout at the bottom of the hill. Just keep going straight on at that roundabout and you then come to the entrance to the underground car parking which can get very busy during the morning and evening periods. However, this shop is usually open for the whole day.
NB: You will need a €1 coin for the trolley!

Malaga

Malaga is the capital city of the Costa del Sol. It is a bustling city with excellent shops and a thriving nightlife. It boasts many beautiful sights. Pablo Picasso was born in the city and his house and the museum which is dedicated to him, are amongst many popular tourist attractions.
Narrow streets are crammed with Tapas bars and wine shops which come alive at the weekend with families going out to enjoy the vibrant nightlife.

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