The Cost of Living in Antequera (and comparing it to Nerja) A year ago we lived in Nerja on the Costa del Sol. I did a post at the time breaking down our cost of living in Nerja. Earlier this year we moved to Antequera in the interior. There were many reasons for the move: […]
Is Nerja Overrated?
Is Nerja Overrated? Not a week goes by without me getting an email from someone thinking of settling in Nerja. They ask me what it’s like and if we can meet for drinks so they can pick my mind. Unfortunately I always have to tell them that we no longer live in Nerja. We moved […]
The Best Bars in Nerja?
The Best Bars in Nerja? Nerja has tons of bars and the “best bars” is subjective. But in this post I’ll tell you what I think are the best bars in Nerja. Note: I’ve highlighted different types of bars (Irish bars, Sports bars, a couple of rooftop bars, a bar with live music). I’m leaving […]
Our Top 5 Tapas Bars in Nerja
Our Top 5 Tapas Bars in Nerja One of the great things about Nerja is the tapas scene – Nerja has a lot of bars and many give you a free tapa with your drink (something you don’t see everywhere in Spain). Visiting different tapas bars is a fun way of discovering different restaurants, trying […]
The Best Day Trips from Nerja
The Best Day Trips from Nerja We lived 2 ½ years in Nerja and during that time got to know much of the region. Although Nerja is known as “the crown jewel” of the eastern Costa del Sol there are other towns and cities that are lesser known and just as interesting as Nerja. In […]
The Parador de Nerja
The Parador de Nerja Even if not staying here, the Parador de Nerja has to be visited if coming to Nerja. The first and foremost reason is the Parador’s incredible location. The Parador de Nerja has arguably the best views in Nerja. Looking down, Burriana beach (Nerja’s most famous beach) stretches out in front of […]