Nerja is a great place from which to view the many attractions in Andalucia. Here we have listed several interesting places to visit including Granada, Seville, and Cordoba.
Granada and the Alhambra Palace A visit to Granada is always an unforgettable experience, there are many attractions in Granada City including the Cathedral, the Royal Chapel, the Alcaiceria and the Moorish market. A visit to the Alhambra Palace is "must see" experience, see the photo to right, which shows a part of the beautiful gardens. A local guide is always available to explain the most interesting details of this wonderful place with it's artwork, architecture and gardens.
Seville
One of the most beautiful cities in Spain, Seville
offers history and architecture, with it's
Plaza de España
(Spanish Square), the old Jewish Quarters, and a
magnificent cathedral which dates back 600 years and is
the 3rd biggest in the world!
Ronda
One of the oldest cities in Spain, Ronda has many
attractions including it's cathedral and the famous bull
ring which is the oldest in Spain. The Gorge of El Tajo
is another well-known landmark where a stone bridge
joins two cliffs 300 meters above the River Guadalevín this offers visitors various viewpoints of the famous
gorge.
The Rock of Gibraltar
The Rock of Gibraltar is situated off the coast at the most
southern point of
Spain. Gibraltar offers
both a shopping and sightseeing experience.
A tour of the
rock consists of a visit to
Martin's Caves along with fantastic views
from the rock.
Visiting the rock of Gibraltar is not
complete without meeting its famous apes.
A
trip around Gibraltar's spectacular bay in
now available which offers a chance
to see
dolphins, whales, turtles and flying fish.
Cordoba
Once the old Moorish capital of Spain. It is home to the fabulous Alcazar (royal palace) with it's fantastic Roman mosaics. Nearby is the old Arab market area. The historic Jewish quarters of Cordoba are also worth a visit along with its synagogue. If you come to Cordoba, you must see the world famous Mezquita which is a mosque, but within it is a cathedral with a mass of delicate columns. Cordoba city is a fantastic place to wander around, with it's labyrinth of streets and cultural tapas bars.
Alpujarras
Southern Spain's Alpujarras mountain ranges provide an
abundance of scenery and colours, depending on what time
of year you visit. In the summer expect Red and Yellow,
Green in the Spring, and white mountain peaks throughout
the winter. A small picturesque mountain village called
Pampaneira provides a unique shopping experience where
locally produced products are available such as
fig-sweets, almonds, cheese and handicrafts. Wear
comfortable footwear as Pampaneira is full of steep,
cobbled streets
Nerja Caves
On the east side of town is the Cueva de Nerja
(caves of Nerja). They were discovered in 1959
and are regarded as one of the most historic monuments in the
world; with archaeological remains dating back over 20,000 years.
The ‘Room of the Cataclysm’ reaches the height of
sixty metres, and is formed by the fusion of amazing stalagmites
and stalactites. In the month of July the caves
play host to the International Festival of Music and Dance,
an event not to be missed!
Opening Dates and
Times: July-August: Every day from 10.00 Hrs to
14.00 Hrs, and from 16.00 Hrs to 20.00 Hrs. September-June: Every day from 10.00 Hrs
to 14.00 Hrs, and from 16.00 Hrs to 18.30 Hrs.
The Caves of Nerja are Situated 3 kilometres
from Nerja town centre and are well signposted.
Some of the features: Underground caverns with stalagmites,
stalactites & columns
The world's widest column Grand centre column in the Sala del Cataclismo (Cataclysm
Hall) reaches a height of 32 metres Karstic cavities formed by erosion of marble by water
Palaeolithic wall paintings, Restaurant
and Museum.
It is possible to explore some of the chambers and caverns
that are not yet open to the public
by joining a speleological
group, consisting of a maximum 10 people over the age of 14.
No special physical skills are necessary. For enquiries call
the number below.
Scientists investigating cave fauna have
recently discovered species that were thought to be
extinct
in the caves. Amongst these, in areas not
open to the public, are scarab beetles
and blind scorpions.
Alberto Atinavt, department head at the University of Granada,
is
carrying out studies on the interior and exterior micro
fauna of the cave.
