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 […]
Why you should visit the Museum of Nerja
Why you should visit the Museum of Nerja We were impressed by the museum of Nerja. The first thing you should know is that if you’ve visited the Nerja Caves (which is a must-see in Nerja) then your ticket to the museum is free within 10 days of your visit to the Caves. See our […]
Where to Eat in Nerja
Where to Eat in Nerja We lived 2 ½ years in Nerja and experienced many of its restaurants. In this post (and video) I cover some of our favorite restaurants and other food locations in Nerja. You might not agree with some, you might consider other restaurants better than some I recommend. That’s ok, taste […]
Goodbye Nerja! We’ve moved…
Goodbye Nerja! We’ve moved… A few days ago we said our goodbyes to Nerja. We lived 2 ½ years in Nerja, it was our first base in Spain and a refuge during Covid. We had arrived in October 2020, our non-lucrative visas in hand. It was during the height of the pandemic and it wasn’t […]
The Beaches of Nerja
The Beaches of Nerja (Spain) Nerja is the place if you love beaches. There are beaches all around this coastline and you’ll find all kinds of beaches: from long, wide and sandy beaches to small, private beaches hidden in coves. In this post I cover only beaches within easy reach of Nerja’s center – the […]





