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Despite a booming number of tourists, Nerja has held onto its traditional Spanish flair.

The city’s modern resort features collide with its original whitewashed houses, giving the town an urban yet village-like atmosphere. Although the Nerja faces tough competition for the title of most popular Costa del Sol city, its location is hard to beat. Sandwiched between the Sierras de Tejeda mountains and the Mediterranean Sea, the surrounding landscape is a visual feast.

Hidden within caves just beyond the city are a wealth of archaeological treasures. But if dark spaces don’t take your fancy, you can always drive along the coast and find your perfect patch of beach. Compare the top car hire suppliers in Nerja with easyCar and discover the sweet Costa del Sol.

Part sleepy traditional fishing village, part lively coastal resort, the Spanish town of Nerja is one of the jewels of the Costa del Sol. From relaxing on the beach to tasting some authentic local paella, a holiday in Nerja makes for a wonderful relaxing break. easyCar compares car rental facilities in Nerja to help you find your perfect hire.

Things to do in Nerja

Fringed by fine sandy beaches and overlooked by the striking Sierra Almijara Mountains, Nerja is an enchanting holiday town on the ever-popular Costa del Sol. With 16km of beaches to enjoy, much of the activity revolves around relaxing in the sun or enjoying water sports such as scuba diving, sailing and water-skiing. Less congested than many of the other more popular resorts, Nerja has retained much of its original Spanish flavour. The whitewashed houses and narrow alleys of the old quarter are a treat to wander around. Pleasant squares filled with fragrant flowers are ideal places to sit and watch the world go by. At the heart of Nerja is the eye-catching Balcon de Europa, a promenade that stretches along the edge of a sheer cliff face.

Nerja: Discover more

Just 3km from the town is one Nerja's best attractions. A series of caves contain fascinating archaeological treasures including paintings from over 20,000 years ago. As an added attraction, one of the largest of the gaping caverns has been transformed into a wonderful performance venue, a stunning place to watch music in the summer months.