Under the Hill of Heaven
Burriana Beach
Great Walking Country
La Sierra
Mother church
San Isidro ready to rock
Up Close with San Isidro
Viva San Isidro!
Guapo!
Make mine a two ox-power model
Go San Isidro,go!
Ole!
On the Road
On the Road 2
Lipstick Pitstop
Chaaa...arge!
Journey's End
Horsin' around
Let's Dance
Ole, bejaysus!
Shady Grove
Too much!
Feria 2004
Dancing in the Street
Ole!
Ole 2!
All the fun of the fair
Jacaranda Glory
Cooking up a storm!
Almost done
Vinos de Malaga
The Alhambra: Granada
And as the sun sets in the West...
La Cuesta de Cielo (4800 feet) to the East is a memorable sight from the renowned mirador, the Balcon de Europa, in the heart of Nerja.
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Long and sandy with a lively strip of beach cafes and bars running alongside, Burriana is one of the most popular beaches in Nerja.
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This gentle walk east from Nerja to Maro is one of many well worn paths in the area. There is also more demanding hill and mountain walking in the Sierras Almijara, Alhama and Tejeda. See the page on walking guides on this website.
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Looking north across the rooftops of Nerja to the Sierra Almijara which peaks at more than 6,000 feet
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The Iglesia El Salvador and the nearby Monkey Puzzle Tree is a scene stamped indelibly on the memories of Nerjenos and visitors.The setting is hugely popular with many foreign couples who choose Nerja to stage their weddings. The town has a number of expert Wedding Planners, and our commercial neighbour, the international salonWalli Ron, is one of the hairdressers of choice for these events.
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The icon of San Isidro, patron saint of farmers, ready to leave Nerja on the annual May 15 romeria, pilgrimage, to the site of the Cuevas de Nerja where a noisy festival is in full swing. (c) 2008 Picture may be reproduced or copied only by permission from info@booksaboutspain.es
The icon of San Isidro, patron saint of farmers, ready to leave Nerja on the annual May 15 romeria, pilgrimage, to the site of the Cuevas de Nerja where a festival is in full swing. (c) 2008 Picture may be reproduced or copied only by permission from info@booksaboutspain.es
Dance and song greets the emergence each May of San Isidro, patron saint of farmers, from Nerja's Iglesia El Salvador, at the start of the annual romeria which escorts his icon to the fairground at Maro.
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A cavalcade of dozens of beautiful horses and finely dressed riders on the pilgrimage of San Isidro during Nerja's annual romeria in honour of the patron saint of farmers.
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Gaily decorated oxen pull a float at the San Isidro pilgrimage in Nerja on the annual May 15 romeria to the site of the Cuevas de Nerja where a festival is in full swing. (c) 2008 Picture may be reproduced or copied only by permission from info@booksaboutspain.es
The icon of San Isidro is conveyed by ox-drawn cart from Nerja to Maro during the annual romeria in his honour each May 15
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Nerja's local flamenco club in action on its float during San Isidro
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The romeria of San Isidro on the road from Nerja to Maro
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The romeria of San Isidro on the road from Nerja to Maro
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Running repairs are made by a pilgrim on one of the floats making their way from Nerja to the Cuevas de Nerja during the town's May 15 annual romeria to honour San Isidro.
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A quirky contribution to Nerja's San Isidro pilgrimage in May
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The annual romeria in honour of San Isidro, patron saint of farmers, reaches the fairground at Maro after making its way the few kilometres from Iglesia El Savador in Nerja.
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Riders tie-up their mounts at the Cuevas de Nerja fairground site during the San Isidro romeria from Nerja to Maro
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Pumping up the volume at Nerja's San Isidro festival each May.
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A trio of Irish expats and visitors enters the spirit of things during the annual pilgrimage in honour of San Isidro staged in May in Nerja. Many expatriate residents and tourists join in and are welcome at the festivities.
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A young couple take a welcome siesta in the shade during Nerja's annual May 15 romeria, pilgrimage, to the site of the Cuevas de Nerja where a loud festival takes place. (c) 2008 Picture may be reproduced or copied only by permission from info@booksaboutspain.es
Little man, you've had a busy day. Nerja's annual pilgrimage in honour of San Isidro takes its toll on old and young alike with its two days or merrymaking.
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This procession is part of Nerja's annual Feria in October
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People let their hair down during Nerja's feria in October
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Flamenco stars at Nerja's annual feria in October
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Flamenco stars at Nerja's annual feria in October
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A large and very noisy fun fair is the night-time focus of Nerja's annual feria in October.
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The Jacaranda trees bloom twice a year in Nerja (c) 2008 Picture may be reproduced or copied only by permission from info@booksaboutspain.es
Big paella cook-ups on Nerja's Burriana and Playazo beaches are a firm family favourite, particularly on Sundays. (C) 2008
A giant paella cook-up bubbles away at the beach in Nerja
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Only 45 minutes from Nerja by car or direct bus, Malaga boasts some excellent bars and restaurants. The old Civil Guard house in the Alameda Principal has a great collection of modestly priced sweet Malaga wines and seafood tapas. Standing only!
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The Alhambra car park is only one and a quarter hours from Nerja by car on a reasonably traffic-free day, but this time will shrink even further when the next section of the coastal motorway is finished. Once seen, never forgotten, the Alhambra is simply one of those 'things to do before you die'.
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Hasta pronto, amigos!
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Under the Hill of Heaven
La Cuesta de Cielo (4800 feet) to the East is a memorable sight from the renowned mirador, the Balcon de Europa, in the heart of Nerja.
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