Situated on the coast around fifty kilometres from Malaga. Nerja was once a quiet fishing village and the old quarter has remained virtually unchanged with delightful narrow streets and whitewashed Moorish houses set against the dramatic backdrop of the Sierra Almijara mountains. Nerja boasts sixteen kilometres of beautiful beaches with all major water sports on offer. The town's monuments include the 17th century Church of El Salvador and the beautiful Gardens of Capistrano Playa, which descend to Burriana Beach. Built on the cliff edge the spectacular Balcón de Europa is a magnificent view point and promenade with wide panoramic vistas. Another popular attraction is the fascinating caves, one of the huge natural caverns has been transformed into a concert hall where performances are staged during the summer. There are numerous restaurants and cafes to choose from and specialities include De La Doncella (red mullet) and pescaito frito (fried fish) as well as Paella and fresh grilled sardines served al fresco at the beach bars.