Nerja, Spain
Seville, Grenada, Cordoba, Cadiz – just the very
mention of these quintessential Andalucian cities conjures images of what most
people imagine the ‘real’ Spain to be like. Whitewashed villages, colourful
fiestas and festivals, sensuous flamenco, Moorish palaces, tapas, sherry from
Jerez. But there’s more to Andalucia just the images portrayed on so many
travel posters. There are also hidden gems and Travel One’s gem is in Nerja,
one of Andalucia’s prettiest costal resorts, located some 40 miles east of
Malaga. Here, with a backdrop of beautiful mountain scenery you will be
forgiven for thinking you are a million miles from the bright lights of the
Costa del Sol. The pace is slower, there’s a selection of attractive rooftop
bars with great views, pretty little whitewashed houses with colourful flowers
and plants, and always a friendly ‘buenos dias’ from the Andalucian locals.