Balcon de Europa
A palm-lined promenade on a rocky outcrop with panoramic views of the Mediterranean coast and the Sierra de Almijara mountains. Free to visit and the social heart of the town.
Town in Spain
Nerja
3 things to see
This whitewashed Costa del Sol town in Spain keeps its budget appeal simple: the Balcon de Europa viewpoint over the sea costs nothing, the coves and beaches below are free, and the old streets are pleasant to wander without spending. Off-season stays are remarkably affordable, and the mild winter climate draws long-stay budget travellers who want sun without high-rise resort prices. It sits an easy bus ride east of Malaga, and Granada with the Alhambra is within day-trip reach inland.
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Cueva de Nerja
A vast cave system with prehistoric paintings, enormous stalactites, and a concert hall inside one of the chambers. The entry fee is moderate and the cave formations are among the most impressive in Spain.
Playa de Burriana
Nerja's largest sandy beach, tucked below cliffs with a lively chiringuito scene and calm swimming water. Free access, and the walk down from town passes through a scenic ravine garden.
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